Saranac Hale Spencer
May 02, 2013 | Law.com
Rail Safety Law Doesn't Pre-empt Common Law Damage Claims, Panel RulesA divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled that the Federal Railroad Safety Act doesn't pre-empt the common law claims brought by a Delaware County mall against railroad giant CSX.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
5 minute read
October 03, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer
Simpson Blocks Pa. Voter ID Requirement for Next ElectionVoters won't have to show photo ID before casting a ballot in November, Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson ruled Tuesday, blocking that requirement in Pennsylvania's new voter ID law from taking effect in November.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
7 minute read
November 29, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer
Diocese's Challenge to Obamacare Tossed in Western District CaseA suit brought by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh arguing that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly called Obamacare, infringed on its right to freedom of religion was dismissed by a federal judge this week.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
5 minute read
November 01, 2012 | Law.com
Phila. Federal Judgment Could Factor in Calif. Computer CaseA federal judge in Philadelphia has granted summary judgment to the defendant on all counts in a dispute between two companies that publish electronic databases of college course catalogs.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
6 minute read
October 07, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer
Rufe Criticizes Prosecutors' Move, Sides With Federal DefendersA federal judge admonished prosecutors in a case involving the contentious involvement of federal public defenders representing death-row inmates in state court proceedings.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
4 minute read
March 04, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer
Scirica's Next Roles: Penn Law Teacher And Senior JudgeWith significant contributions to jurisprudence and the administration of justice, the varied career of Judge Anthony Scirica of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is taking an academic turn with his decision to take senior status.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
4 minute read
May 10, 2013 | Law.com
Religious School Can Bring Lawsuit Against ObamacareAs a Christian college in Western Pennsylvania faces a deadline for committing to a student health-insurance plan for the coming academic year, a federal judge has agreed to revive its case challenging Obamacare.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
5 minute read
December 10, 2012 | Daily Report Online
'Dearth of Experience' rejected in grant of attorney feesA federal judge in Pennsylvania granted most of the attorney fees requested after an employment discrimination case was resolved with a Rule 68 offer of judgment, despite the defense's argument that one of the attorneys lacked experience in employment cases.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
4 minute read
June 22, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. Medicaid Trust Law Pre-empted, Third Circuit RulesThe bulk of a Pennsylvania law governing the eligibility and administration of pooled trusts for Medicaid recipients is pre-empted by federal law, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
6 minute read
March 19, 2013 | Law.com
Third Circuit Weighs in on Split Over Sex-Offender RegistrationOn remand from the U.S. Supreme Court, a case over the implementation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act has compelled the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to weigh in on an issue over which the circuits have split.
By Saranac Hale Spencer
5 minute read
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