There were a number of notable developments in Pennsylvania civil litigation law over the past year in terms of decisions and at least one rule change. Here’s a look back at some of those changes in 2015.
Jurors and Social Media
Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in keeping up with the changing times, amended Rule 220.1, pertaining to “Preliminary Instructions to Prospective and Selected Jurors,” by expanding the need to instruct jurors to refrain from researching the case at hand through social media.
