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Capital City Cab Serv. v. Pa. Pub. Util. Comm'n, PICS Case No (Pa. Commw. April 19, 2016) Cohn Jubelirer, J. (25 pages).

By | April 29, 2016
Public Utility Commission (PUC) opinion and order granting conditional approval to transportation network company (TNC) service required the transportation network company service to address public demand in a safe and cost-effective manner and was consistent with other recent TNC service approvals and a reasonable, factually-supported determination. Affirmed.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Con Ed to Pay $171 Million to Settle State Allegations

Consolidated Edison has reached a settlement with the New York Public Service Commission based on what the state regulator said was lax management in the utility's construction program.
3 minute read

The Recorder

New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC v. Public Utilities Commission of the State of California (The Utility Reform Network)

By | April 20, 2016
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The Legal Intelligencer

Grey Fox Plaza v. Herbert, Roland & Grubic Inc., PICS Case No. 16-0405 (C.P. Lycoming Feb. 3, 2016) Anderson, J. (8 pages).

By | April 04, 2016
The installation of a water/sewer line through a planned development along a street property owner had dedicated to public use did not constitute a trespass, nor was the design and construction firm liable to property owner for negligence. Defendant's motion for summary judgment granted.
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New Jersey Law Journal

BPU 2015 Revised Rules Eliminate Smart-Growth Service Extension Distinction

In addition to allowing refunds for service extensions in non-smart-growth areas, the BPU's 2015 revised regulations create a mechanism for refunds for the period 2005-2009.
18 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

PGW's Liens Against Landlords Ruled Unconstitutional

Philadelphia Gas Works' practice of imposing liens against landlords for unpaid utility bills incurred by their tenants unconstitutionally violates those landlords' due-process rights, a federal judge has ruled.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Midsize Firms See Interest in Municipal Law Practices Grow

As local governments deal with more complex legal issues, they are increasingly looking to midsize law firms with deep municipal benches to meet their needs, municipal lawyers said.
11 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Germantown Cab Co. v. Phila. Parking Auth., PICS Case No. 16-0309 (Pa. Commw. March 1, 2016) Covey, J. (13 pages).

By | March 11, 2016
Trial court correctly found that impoundment of taxicab was proper, because, while the taxi was stopped for acting outside its PUC-authorized service area, it was impounded for violating the authority's regulations by not having a TLD inspection sticker. Affirmed.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Public's Relationship to Gas Industry Argued in Act 13 Case

The contours of the relationship among the oil and gas industry, the people of Pennsylvania and the state's government were at the heart of arguments Wednesday before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in a case that could further invalidate portions of Act 13, which regulates the industry.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Town Violated Utility's First Amendment Rights, Judge Says

Eastern District Judge Arthur Spatt said the Town of North Hempstead engaged in an "impermissible regulation of noncommercial speech" when it passed an ordinance compelling a utility to post warning signs about the chemicals applied to poles.
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