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Krasner Impeachment Articles No Longer Valid Following End of Legislative Session, Pa. Justices Rule
The Philadelphia district attorney's impeachment trial had been slated to take place in January 2023, but the Senate postponed the proceedings indefinitely following the Commonwealth Court's ruling.
One Word May Make All the Difference for Lifers Convicted of Felony Murder
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court must decide whether the term "cruel punishment" is more expansive in the punishments it precludes than the term "cruel and unusual punishment."
People in the News—Sept. 26, 2024—Barley Snyder, GTC Law
Barley Snyder attorney Beth M. Kohl has been elected president of the Friends of Reading Hospital.
Knockoffs—Nuisance or Infringement?
When something is referred to as a "knockoff" it typically implies that the knockoff product is similar in appearance to an earlier product and is unlawful. But that is not always the case. Indeed, there can be infringing knockoffs and noninfringing knockoffs. It depends on the facts and circumstances.
Wine, Dine and Grind: Summer Associates Want Experience in 'Real Matters'
While they appreciate lavish experiences, summer associates also want to know what life in Big Law will actually be like.
State Supreme Court Clarifies Special Immigrant Juvenile Practice in Pa.
Looking specifically at the Velasquez case, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted discretionary review to clarify the role of Pennsylvania courts in deciding whether our courts could make the necessary findings to support SIJ status and, if so, what branch of our court system has the ability to make those determinations.
Conduct Board Urges 'Swift and Severe Punishment' for Phila. Judge's Facebook Posts
JCB deputy chief counsel James Kleman Jr. said during Wednesday's sanction hearing that the case "will guide Pennsylvania judge's conduct for years to come."
Pa. Judicial Nominee Enjoys 'Strong Bipartisan Support,' Sen. Casey Says
"For many that know and love me, they know that I've wanted to be a judge since I was 12 years old," Keli Marie Neary, a nominee for the U.S. district judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, said.
Tractor Supply Co. Accused of Implementing Unlawful 'Tobacco Surcharges' in ERISA Class Action
The plaintiff maintains that she was a regular, full-time employee who worked as an outfitter support specialist, and was required to pay the tobacco surcharge to maintain health insurance coverage.
Do We Filter Potential Clients Based on Stereotypes?
A new study says that for injured plaintiffs, race/ethnicity may make it harder to get a lawyer.Trending Stories
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