The Legal Intelligencer | News
By P.J. D'Annunzio | October 16, 2020
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has appointed Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Lisette Shirdan-Harris as the new administrative judge, replacing Judge Jacqueline Allen.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By P.J. D'Annunzio | October 15, 2020
Philadelphia Judge Jacqueline Allen, administrative judge of the First Judicial District's trial division, is set to be removed from that position at the end of the month, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Max Mitchell | October 9, 2020
Although monitors are allowed to watch voting at polling places on Election Day, Philadelphia Judge Gary Glazer said the satellite offices do not qualify as polling places under the Election Code.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By P.J. D'Annunzio | October 8, 2020
The city of Philadelphia, along with several residents who have been affected by gun violence, has sued the state of Pennsylvania for not allowing local jurisdictions to enact their own gun safety laws.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Lizzy McLellan | October 6, 2020
The new co-managing shareholders, who take the helm Jan. 1, said splitting the role will help them both maintain a practice.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By P.J. D'Annunzio | October 5, 2020
A group of 13 sexual assault survivors have sued the Devereux Foundation, claiming lapses in facility safeguards allowed them to be preyed upon by the organization's staff.
The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis
By P.J. D'Annunzio | October 1, 2020
A recent federal appeals court decision has brought to center stage the Philadelphia court system's spotty record on transparency and access to court proceedings, causing a stir among First Amendment advocates.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Max Mitchell | September 15, 2020
Justices heard arguments in a case first filed by a plaintiff against the city of Philadelphia after he was partially paralyzed after hitting a sinkhole during a 20-mile charity bike ride in 2015.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By P.J. D'Annunzio | August 20, 2020
"It really does hamper the citizen's right to have input," said George Bochetto, the attorney representing the Friends of Marconi Plaza in a dispute over removing the Christopher Columbus statue. "I am not necessarily faulting ... the courts because the COVID pandemic has shut down City Hall. But it definitely has a big impact. I'm just not sure what the answer is."
The Legal Intelligencer | Profile
By Max Mitchell | August 13, 2020
Shirdan-Harris is still hopeful she and other court stakeholders will be able to take some time to pause during this unprecedented time to contemplate if things should be done differently.
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