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December 10, 2001 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

by cmcmmcm of the Law Weekly When the General Assembly approved legislation in the spring that effectively took control of the Philadelphia Parking Authority away from the mayor's office and placed it in the governor's office, no one could ...

By cmcmmcm of the Law Weekly

2 minute read

January 17, 2000 | The Legal Intelligencer

Too Little, Too Late

A father who had seen his children only once in their lives recently lost his argument to the Superior Court that because he never had the chance to prove his ability to parent, his parental rights should not have been terminated.

By DANIELLE N. RODIER of the Law Weekly

4 minute read

February 04, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

Workers' Compensation

A Scranton workers' compensation judge has thrown out a modification petition based on a labor market theory in the wake of the Commonwealth Court's decision that the judges lack the power to approve vocational counselors in such cases.

By Michael A. Riccardi of the Law Weekly

5 minute read

February 25, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

Emotional Distress

A mobile home park can be held liable for the shooting death of a child who was allegedly shot by another child in one of the park's homes, a common pleas court judge has ruled.

By Lori Litchman of the Law Weekly

4 minute read

June 12, 2000 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ohio UIM Gap Provision Valid in Case Involving Pa. Insured

The "gap" underinsured motorist coverage provision of an Ohio insurance policy is valid and not in violation of Pennsylvania public policy with respect to an accident in the keystone state involving a Pennsylvania resident, a federal judge has ruled.

By LORI LITCHMAN of the Law Weekly

4 minute read

November 27, 2006 | Law.com

Civil Practice Oral Agreement Could Void Ski Resort's Release Form

A signed liability release form between a skier and a ski resort does not necessarily supersede an oral agreement between a ski lift operator and a skier to stop a lift before she boarded, according to the state Superior Court.

By Gina Passarella Of the Law Weekly

4 minute read

August 07, 2013 | Daily Business Review

Judge Rips Jury For Not Guilty Verdict

Judge Amy Salerno lost her cool after the jury entered its not guilty verdict in a misdemeanor assault trial

By Above The Law

1 minute read

February 28, 2000 | The Legal Intelligencer

'Oppressive, Vexatious' Forum Will Have to Do

The circumstances surrounding an Erie County accident could warrant a transfer of venue under forum non-conveniens from Allegheny to Erie County, a common pleas court judge has ruled.

By LORI LITCHMAN of the Law Weekly

4 minute read

December 10, 2001 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

by cmcmmcm of the Law Weekly In the General Assembly's last week before its holiday break, it's expected to move quickly on legislation that will limit the Crown Cork and Seal Corp.'s asbestos exposure liability. On Dec. 4, legislative leaders ...

By cmcmmcm of the Law Weekly

2 minute read

May 29, 2000 | The Legal Intelligencer

Three-Hour Blood-Alcohol Test Timeframe for DUI Upheld

The commonwealth does not have to present relation-back expert testimony in a driving under the influence case if the chemical testing of the person suspected of driving drunk is conducted within three hours of driving, the Supreme Court has ruled.

By LORI LITCHMAN of the Law Weekly

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