Following the news of the sudden death of Pennsylvania Chief Justice Max Baer, Commonwealth Court President Justice Renee Cohn Jubelirer issued the following statement expressing her thoughts and condolences on behalf of the Commonwealth Court: In Pennsylvania, two school zoning laws have been cited more than 26,671 times in the past five years (2017-2021). The following infographic presents important data and demographics about speeding in school zones or illegally passing a school bus. The judge`s finding that this is an illegal misuse of elective funds breaks with the usual conclusion that a lawyer who commits a crime automatically damages the reputation of the office, according to his lawyer Samuel Stretton. Because of the patchwork of state laws on the legality of abortion under Dobbs v. Jackson Women`s Health Organization, it`s important to consider the state of current and potential laws governing travel for abortion services, say Virginia Bell Flynn and Tina Safi Felahi of Troutman Pepper. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upholds the sudden death of Chief Justice Max Baer. Baer died at his home near Pittsburgh. He was 74. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a new court decision from a lower appeals court in a medical malpractice lawsuit against a cardiologist and a hospital, saying providers waived their right to challenge jury damages because they did not request a decision sheet with the categories of damages. The Abortion Provider petition, originally filed in 2019, targets the Abortion Control Act of 1982, which bans Medicaid coverage for most abortions because the law violates Pennsylvania`s Equal Rights Amendment and Equal Protections. In the five years since Pennsylvania`s first comprehensive anti-trafficking law (Act 105) went into effect, 784 trafficking offenses have been filed.
A Pennsylvania appeals judge on Thursday blocked an offer by national Republicans and the state to prevent counties from letting voters “fix” defective absentee ballots that would otherwise not count in the next election, even though the decision is almost certain it will be challenged in the state Supreme Court. Heavy snowfall accompanied by stormy winds was responsible for an accident involving up to 40 vehicles on I-81 in Schuylkill County around 10:30 a.m. Monday morning. These weather conditions are commonly referred to as “snow gusts” and can pose a serious hazard to drivers on the road, mainly due to a sudden and unexpected decrease in visibility. A jury ruled that the Township of Montgomery owed a family $5.85 million for land that the municipality had acquired through an eminent estate, nearly four times the amount the municipality had paid in its originally estimated reasonable compensation for the land. Continue reading The importance of meeting Philadelphia 2021 construction requirements Pennsylvania courts allowed 36,140 requests for interpreters statewide in 2021, 88 percent of them for Hispanics. The infographic highlights key court data, including the top 10 counties for language access and interpretation costs, as well as the top 10 languages requested. In recognition of Pennsylvania Highway Safety Law Awareness Week (Feb. 20-26), Pennsylvania courts today released an infographic highlighting court data that reflects some of the most common traffic violations in the state. In 2020, suspected traffic violations decreased by 36% compared to the previous year.
The recent dismissal of Shark River Cleanup Coalition v. Township of Wall is an important, but often overlooked, aspect of citizen lawsuits under environmental laws such as the Clean Water Act: Plaintiffs` failure to comply with legal notification requirements can have significant consequences, says Archer`s Charles Dennen. Arianna Freeman will be the first black woman to sit on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Pennsylvania Chief Justice Max Baer today officially welcomed Justice P. Kevin Brobson as a member of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court following his swearing-in ceremony. Pennsylvania courts today launched an awareness campaign to educate Pennsylvanians about the signs and risk factors of the many forms of human trafficking and the resources available to victims of human trafficking. Consumer class action lawsuits seeking to extend existing laws to new online activities have recently targeted companies that use source-based tools on their websites to interact with visitors — underscoring the importance of transparency in gathering information, Crowell & Moring`s lawyers say. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Pennsylvania courts today released an infographic highlighting data from the state`s mental health courts.
The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it would not review the Pennsylvania Supreme Court`s selection of a congressional district map for the 2022 election and rejected an appeal by a former Republican lawmaker. Two major energy companies have argued that they are not responsible for obstructing allegedly abandoned gas wells that a proposed class of landowners criminalize their properties, and have ordered the West Virginia federal court to dismiss allegations of conflict with state law. The Pa. The Supreme Court`s Advisory Council on Justice for Older Persons in the Courts today recognized World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by highlighting the importance of identifying and understanding elder abuse for one of the most vulnerable populations in the PA. was highlighted. Justice David Wecht said the case law was full of “trembling words.” The case highlighted the first day of new Chief Justice Debra Todd, where she presided over oral arguments. In light of the Supreme Court`s recent order to change the general primary schedule for candidates for the Pennsylvania General Assembly and for state party committees in the upcoming primary elections on May 17, 2022, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has issued a notice and order regarding the order challenging the candidates` candidacies for these seats. The publication of the March 25, 2022 Notice and Order will allow the Commonwealth Court to resolve petition challenges more quickly and ensure timely preparation of ballots. In this column, I will discuss two rules.
One rule – Pennsylvania`s Rule of Civil Procedure 205.4(b)(4) – must be revised or partially “repealed.” The other – the public access policy of Pennsylvania`s unified court system: appellate and trial court records – needs to be revised to be more efficient and user-friendly. If you have done construction work on your property, you may have had the unfortunate experience of having a contractor or subcontractor file a mechanic`s lien on your property. A mechanic`s lien can cause a number of problems when trying to sell your property, including a cloud on your property`s title. It can also be a shock to an owner who didn`t know a subcontractor wasn`t paid in full. In recognition of National Women`s History Month, Pennsylvania courts today released an infographic that examines the history of women in Pennsylvania`s justice system, as well as women currently on duty. Now that parts of New Jersey and the AP have experienced their first snowfall of the year, it`s important to remember that all that snow creates dangerous walking conditions. As snow accumulates, the likelihood of being injured by slipping on ice or snow also increases. Barley Snyder continues to grow and expand its law group as the firm hires two new employees, Tasha R. Stoltzfus Nankerville and Charmaine E. Nyman.
As the Court`s longest-serving and most uninterrupted judge, Justice Debra Todd will become Chief Justice of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court today announced the election of Justice Renee Cohn Jubelirer as its next Chair.
