The Law

February 25, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

In a surprisingly unanimous decision, the United States Supreme Court has effectively narrowed the scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act, by more clearly defining the proper standard for assessing whether an individual is substantially limited in

By William T. Salzer and Kori Ann Connelly Special the Law Weekly

9 minute read

April 03, 2000 | The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia - The Philadelphia Bar Association became the first state or local bar association in the nation to ratify pro-multidisciplinary practice legislation last week when its board of governors approved a proposal that allows for MDPs as long as th

By JEFF BLUMENTHAL of the Law Weekly

8 minute read

November 26, 2001 | The Legal Intelligencer

Even though workers' compensation proceedings are administrative actions, they fall under the broad definition of "civil action" in the Minority Tolling Statute, the Commonwealth Court has ruled in a case of first impression.

By Lori Litchman of the Law Weekly

5 minute read

February 11, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

Senior U.S. District Judge Clifford Scott Green has a habit of using the occasion of an award acceptance speech to stir a little controversy and speak his mind on the hot-button issues of the day.

By Shannon P. Duffy of the Law Weekly

6 minute read

January 21, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

During the past year, at least eight civil actions have been filed in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia in which plaintiffs seek recovery for damages allegedly caused by OxyContin addiction. These actions present novel applications of tort theories of liab

By Alice S. Johnston of the Law Weekly

11 minute read

February 04, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

An indemnification clause which applies even if the indemnitee is party responsible for covered damages is enforceable, the Superior Court ruled in a memorandum decision.

By Lori Litchman of the Law Weekly

5 minute read

March 04, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

*ump-sum inheritance payments are not income in calculating child support, the Supreme Court has ruled in a 4-2 decision. The ruling reverses a 1999 decision of a divided Superior Court.

By Laurie Stewart of the Law Weekly

7 minute read

November 10, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

Materials being sorted, shaped or sized in connection with their use as ingredients in an industrial process or as a substitute for a commercial product are not considered waste, the Commonwealth Court has ruled.

By David Nachtweih Special to the Law Weekly

5 minute read

February 11, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

Public financing of judicial elections secured the endorsement of the American Bar Association last week in Philadelphia, as its policy-making arm, the House of Delegates, ratified the proposal.

By Jeff Blumenthal of the Law Weekly

6 minute read

June 19, 2000 | The Legal Intelligencer

While much of the regulation of land development in Pennsylvania takes place at the local, municipal level, there are requirements imposed by state and federal environmental laws of which developers and builders should be aware.

By EUGENE E. DICE Special to the Law Weekly

11 minute read