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US appeals court upholds decision finding Pennsylvania statutes restricting youth gun possession unconstitutional

JURIST

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld its previous decision on Tuesday which found Pennsylvania statutes preventing “18-to-20-year-olds from carrying firearms outside their homes during a state of emergency” unconstitutional. ” The court then explained that in New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn, Inc.

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Supreme Court allows Pennsylvania to continue to enforce bar on gun possession for those under 21

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday sent a challenge to a Pennsylvania law barring people 18- to 20-years-old from carrying guns back to the lower courts for another look in light of last term’s decision in United States v. This article was originally published at Howe on the Court. In Paris v.

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules police officers can no longer search vehicles without a warrant

JURIST

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Article 1, Section 8 of the Pennsylvania Constitution offers greater protection to citizens from warrantless searches of their vehicles than does the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. The Court chose not to define the meaning of exigent circumstances.

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Pennsylvania court declares state mail-in voting law unconstitutional

JURIST

JANUARY 29, 2022

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Friday declared unconstitutional Pennsylvania’s “no-excuse mail-in voting law,” which permits voters to cast their ballots by mail without providing an excuse for their absence. ” In its decision, the court stated: Approximately 1.38

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Philadelphia district attorney sues Elon Musk for PAC money giveaways for illegal lottery

JURIST

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The lawsuit alleges that the petition, with an offer to pay Pennsylvania registered voters, amounts to illegal lottery. Accordingly, Krasner invites the court to issue an injunction to restrain the petition. ” At this time, the civil lawsuit is in its early stages, but Krasner is planning to litigate the issue in court.

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“The fate of undated ballots is back before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court; A long contested issue, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will take on undated ballots this year”

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JANUARY 20, 2025

“The fate of undated ballots is back before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court; A long contested issue, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will take on undated ballots this year”: Katie Bernard of The Philadelphia Inquirer has this report.

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Pennsylvania appeals court finds housing authority cannot deny assistance to certain former criminal defendants

JURIST

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

An appeals court in Pennsylvania affirmed a trial court ruling on Thursday which held that welfare fraud and outstanding restitution balance cannot be used to justify the denial of housing assistance. The decision signaled a win for applicants seeking housing vouchers in Pennsylvania. Under 24 C.F.R.

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of mandatory life imprisonment for felony murder

JURIST

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced Friday that it will hear an appeal from Derek Lee, a man convicted of second-degree murder who is challenging the state’s law requiring mandatory life prison sentences for those found guilty of the offense who did not intend to kill.

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Pennsylvania top court rules Commonwealth can use WiFi connection data without warrant

JURIST

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled in favor of the Commonwealth on Wednesday , allowing Pennsylvania to use WiFi connection information which police obtained without a warrant to pinpoint the defendant’s location at the time of an on-campus robbery at Moravian College. In Commonwealth v. United States.

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Pennsylvania federal court rules election official should count undated mail-in ballots

JURIST

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

A federal court in Pennsylvania ruled that undated mail-in ballots must be counted in a Monday decision that could significantly influence future elections in the state. The court agreed with the plaintiffs, holding that refusing to count votes due to a missing or incorrect date on the envelope violated the Materiality Provision.

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US Justice Department finds Pennsylvania courts discriminate against opioid users

JURIST

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Monday publicly released a letter that found Pennsylvania’s court system violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) because it prohibited or limited individuals under court supervision from taking medication to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).

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Pennsylvania inmates sue state corrections department over ‘torturous’ solitary confinement conditions

JURIST

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A group of five Pennsylvania inmates sued the state’s Department of Corrections and its employees, according to a Tuesday announcement from the Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project. The lawsuit, filed last week, alleges severe mental health consequences stemming from the use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons.

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Pennsylvania voters file suit asking state court to redraw congressional districts

JURIST

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Registered voters filed suit Friday, asking the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania to intervene in the state’s 2021 redistricting process. In the last decade, Pennsylvania’s population has grown more slowly than other states. Without legislative action, the courts are obligated to intervene.

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DOJ sues Pennsylvania courts for discrimination against recovering opioid addicts

JURIST

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The Department of Justice (DOJ) Thursday filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against the Unified Judicial System (UJS) of Pennsylvania, alleging that the UJS has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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US appeals court allows oil pipeline in New York and Pennsylvania to proceed despite environmental concerns

JURIST

JUNE 17, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruled on Friday that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) adequately evaluated emission impacts when it approved a gas pipeline expansion in Pennsylvania and New York, allowing the project to move forward.

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes down victims’ rights constitutional amendment

JURIST

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down “Marsy’s Law,” a victims’ rights amendment that would have added a new provision to Article I of the Pennsylvania Constitution. If a victim or a victim’s family were not notified of significant developments, they could petition courts.

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Pennsylvania top court rules for gas drilling firms in antitrust lawsuit

JURIST

MARCH 26, 2021

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the attorney general’s office does not have authority under the consumer protection law to sue natural gas exploration firms over their leasing practices. Therefore, the defendants asserted that they were not subject to action under the UTPCPL.

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court orders state police to disclose social media monitoring policy

JURIST

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled Tuesday that the state police (PSP) must disclose its social media monitoring policy to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania under the state’s right-to-know law (RTKL). The case is an appeal from the Commonwealth Court of Pennslyvania. Justice David N.

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ACLU alleges Pennsylvania school district discriminated against after-school satanist club

JURIST

MARCH 31, 2023

A Pennsylvania school district violated the First Amendment rights of an after-school satanist club by banning its members from gathering for regular meetings on school grounds, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) argued in a complaint filed Thursday. TST) in its suit against the Saucon Valley School District of eastern Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania jury convicts Pittsburgh synagogue shooter on all 63 charges

JURIST

JUNE 17, 2023

A Pennsylvania jury convicted the gunman responsible for the shooting deaths of 11 people at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on all 63 counts Friday. Robert Bowers will appear in court again on June 26 to determine his sentencing, which includes a potential death sentence.

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“Superior Court Gives Cold Reception to Popular Argument Against Pa.’s Consent by Registration Law; The court held that the defendant failed to identify any binding case law demonstrating grounds for such differing opinions; ‘While it is true enough that Justice Alito’s concurrence provides a window into the workings of that jurist’s mind,’ the court ruled, ‘concurring opinions have no legal effect and, therefore, are not binding on any court’”

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MARCH 27, 2025

“Superior Court Gives Cold Reception to Popular Argument Against Pa.’s

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Pennsylvania man arrested for alleged torture of employee in Iraq

JURIST

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

A Pennsylvania man was arrested Thursday on charges alleging that he tortured a victim in the Kurdistan region of Iraq in 2015, after a superseding indictment was returned on Tuesday in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. A federal district court judge will determine his sentence.

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Former Pennsylvania judges ordered to pay $200M to victims of juvenile detention scandal

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AUGUST 18, 2022

A federal judge Wednesday ordered former Pennsylvania judges Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan to pay more than $200 million in damages to victims in the 2010 “kids for cash” juvenile detention scandal. Both former judges waived their right to participate at trial.

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“Supreme Court rejects suspension for Scranton attorney”

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

” You can access yesterday’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania at this link. million in fees, costs and interest.” million in fees, costs and interest.”

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Pennsylvania state court website down due to denial of service cyberattack

JURIST

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Pennsylvania Chief Justice Debra Todd announced Sunday night that a portion of the Pennsylvania State Court’s website is unavailable because of a denial of service cyberattack. ” In the announcement, the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts did not disclose the attacker’s motive or identity.

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“Undated mail ballots won’t be counted in next week’s election, Pa. Supreme Court rules; In a scathing opinion, one justice chastised Commonwealth Court for elevating the issue so close to Election Day”

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Supreme Court rules; In a scathing opinion, one justice chastised Commonwealth Court for elevating the issue so close to Election Day”: Jeremy Roebuck and Katie Bernard of The Philadelphia Inquirer have this report. “Undated mail ballots won’t be counted in next week’s election, Pa.

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Pennsylvania Appellate Court Issues Important Win For Parents Using Assisted Reproduction

Above The Law

JANUARY 17, 2024

The post Pennsylvania Appellate Court Issues Important Win For Parents Using Assisted Reproduction appeared first on Above the Law. This case has experienced a rocky road -- but one with a happy ending for parents using assisted reproduction, even without a genetic connection.

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Montana Supreme Court affirms landmark climate ruling in favor of youth activists

JURIST

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed a lower court’s ruling that a state law violated the youth plaintiffs’ right to a clean and healthful environment under the state constitution. ” The court also ruled against the state’s argument that the plaintiffs lacked standing in the case.

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“New Jersey Transit Can Face NY Suits, State Top Court Says; Transit agency has ‘significant independence’ from state; Courts wading into ‘uncharted waters’ since Hyatt ruling”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A case raising this same issue is currently pending before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania , where the oral argument did not seem to go very well for plaintiff’s counsel (who appeared to have been proceeding without the help of an appellate practitioner). Perhaps this decision will help turn the tide in that case.

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Superior Court of Pennsylvania Finds Trial Court Improperly Precluded Defendant From Impeaching Declarant

EvidenceProf Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Similar to its federal counterpart, Pennsylvania Rule of Evidence 806 states that When a hearsay statement has been admitted in evidence, the declarant’s credibility may be attacked, and then supported, by any evidence that would be admissible for those purposes.

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Superior Court of Pennsylvania Concludes That GPS Data is Not Hearsay

EvidenceProf Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Similar to its federal counterpart, Pennsylvania Rule of Evidencee 801(a)-(c) state the following: (a) Statement. Statement’’ means a person’s oral assertion, written assertion, or nonverbal conduct, if the person intended it as an assertion. (b) b) Declarant. Declarant’’ means the person.

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“Cyberattack Hits Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

“Cyberattack Hits Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this breaking news report. The post “Cyberattack Hits Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Superior Court of Pennsylvania Holds That Own Witness Impeachment Doesn't Require Surprise or a Hostile Witness

EvidenceProf Blog

JULY 13, 2021

Like Federal Rule of Evidence 607, Pennsylvania Rule of Evidence 607(a) provides that Any party, including the party that called the witness, may attack the witness’s credibility. Federal courts have held with regard to own witness impeachment by a prosecutor.

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US Supreme Court agrees to hear cases on statute of limitations, personal jurisdiction

JURIST

APRIL 25, 2022

The US Supreme Court Monday granted certiorari to two cases, Reed v. In Reed , petitioner Rodney Reed asked the court to decide when “the statute of limitations begins to run for an action under 42 U.S.C. Petitioner Mallory sued Norfolk in Pennsylvania after he was exposed to carcinogens by the corporation and developed cancer.

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“Pa. Supreme Court again rules that Philly and other counties cannot count undated mail ballots; The ruling comes after several Philly-area counties defied the court’s previous guidance; The issue has come under close scrutiny as the race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick undergoes a recount”

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Today’s decision of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania consists of a per curiam order , two concurring statements ( here and here ), and a dissenting statement.

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Superior Court of Pennsylvania Distinguished Between Inadmissible Character Evidence & Admissible Habit Evidence

EvidenceProf Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Similar to its federal counterpart, Pennsylvania Rule of Evidence 406 provides that Evidence of a person’s habit or an organization’s routine practice may be admitted to prove that on a particular occasion the person or organization acted in accordance with.

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“Undated and misdated Pennsylvania ballots may not be counted in November after court ruling; The Pennsylvania Supreme Court threw out a lower court ruling that required such ballots to be counted during November’s presidential election”

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

“Undated and misdated Pennsylvania ballots may not be counted in November after court ruling; The Pennsylvania Supreme Court threw out a lower court ruling that required such ballots to be counted during November’s presidential election”: Katie Bernard and Jeremy Roebuck of The Philadelphia Inquirer have this report.

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“Pennsylvania Supreme Court Announces Upcoming Retirement of State Court Administrator Geoff Moulton”

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APRIL 25, 2023

“Pennsylvania Supreme Court Announces Upcoming Retirement of State Court Administrator Geoff Moulton”: The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts issued this news release today.

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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Recognized Fiduciary Exception to Attorney-Client Privilege & Work Product Doctrine

EvidenceProf Blog

APRIL 10, 2021

5928, Pennsylvania's attorney-client privilege, In a civil matter counsel shall not be competent or permitted to testify to confidential communications made to him by his client, nor shall the client be compelled to disclose the. Pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S.

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“Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention could be the next ugly political fight”

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

“Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention could be the next ugly political fight”: Tom Riese and Chris Potter of 90.5 WESA have this report.

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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania agrees to consider whether to limit availability of “statutory employer” defense

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MAY 17, 2024

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania agrees to consider whether to limit availability of “statutory employer” defense: Yesterday, the Pennsylvania’s highest court issued this order granting review in the case.

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“Pennsylvania voters can cast a provisional ballot if their mail ballot is rejected, court says”

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

“Pennsylvania voters can cast a provisional ballot if their mail ballot is rejected, court says”: Marc Levy of The Associated Press has this report on an unpublished ruling that a divided three-judge panel of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued today.

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“Races for 4 court seats, including 1 on Supreme Court, lead statewide Pennsylvania primary ballots”

HowAppealing

MAY 16, 2023

“Races for 4 court seats, including 1 on Supreme Court, lead statewide Pennsylvania primary ballots”: Marc Levy of The Associated Press has this report. ” The post “Races for 4 court seats, including 1 on Supreme Court, lead statewide Pennsylvania primary ballots” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Deciphering, retitling, and rewriting Justice Alito’s separate statement in Texas v. Pennsylvania

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DECEMBER 12, 2020

Pennsylvania : Thanks to everyone who has taken time to respond to my tweet from last night seeking views on whether yesterday evening’s U.S. Supreme Court order was unanimous in rejecting Texas’ effort to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election or was instead a 7-0-2 vote. (Feb. 24, 2020) (Thomas, J.,

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US appeals court upholds decision finding Pennsylvania statutes restricting youth gun possession unconstitutional

Supreme Court allows Pennsylvania to continue to enforce bar on gun possession for those under 21

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules police officers can no longer search vehicles without a warrant

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Pennsylvania court declares state mail-in voting law unconstitutional

Philadelphia district attorney sues Elon Musk for PAC money giveaways for illegal lottery

“The fate of undated ballots is back before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court; A long contested issue, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will take on undated ballots this year”

Pennsylvania appeals court finds housing authority cannot deny assistance to certain former criminal defendants

Pennsylvania Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of mandatory life imprisonment for felony murder

Pennsylvania top court rules Commonwealth can use WiFi connection data without warrant

Pennsylvania federal court rules election official should count undated mail-in ballots

US Justice Department finds Pennsylvania courts discriminate against opioid users

Pennsylvania inmates sue state corrections department over ‘torturous’ solitary confinement conditions

Pennsylvania voters file suit asking state court to redraw congressional districts

DOJ sues Pennsylvania courts for discrimination against recovering opioid addicts

US appeals court allows oil pipeline in New York and Pennsylvania to proceed despite environmental concerns

Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes down victims’ rights constitutional amendment

Pennsylvania top court rules for gas drilling firms in antitrust lawsuit

Pennsylvania Supreme Court orders state police to disclose social media monitoring policy

ACLU alleges Pennsylvania school district discriminated against after-school satanist club

Pennsylvania jury convicts Pittsburgh synagogue shooter on all 63 charges

Pennsylvania man arrested for alleged torture of employee in Iraq

Former Pennsylvania judges ordered to pay $200M to victims of juvenile detention scandal

“Supreme Court rejects suspension for Scranton attorney”

Pennsylvania state court website down due to denial of service cyberattack

“Undated mail ballots won’t be counted in next week’s election, Pa. Supreme Court rules; In a scathing opinion, one justice chastised Commonwealth Court for elevating the issue so close to Election Day”

Pennsylvania Appellate Court Issues Important Win For Parents Using Assisted Reproduction

Montana Supreme Court affirms landmark climate ruling in favor of youth activists

“New Jersey Transit Can Face NY Suits, State Top Court Says; Transit agency has ‘significant independence’ from state; Courts wading into ‘uncharted waters’ since Hyatt ruling”

Superior Court of Pennsylvania Finds Trial Court Improperly Precluded Defendant From Impeaching Declarant

Superior Court of Pennsylvania Concludes That GPS Data is Not Hearsay

“Cyberattack Hits Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts”

Superior Court of Pennsylvania Holds That Own Witness Impeachment Doesn't Require Surprise or a Hostile Witness

US Supreme Court agrees to hear cases on statute of limitations, personal jurisdiction

Superior Court of Pennsylvania Distinguished Between Inadmissible Character Evidence & Admissible Habit Evidence

“Undated and misdated Pennsylvania ballots may not be counted in November after court ruling; The Pennsylvania Supreme Court threw out a lower court ruling that required such ballots to be counted during November’s presidential election”

“Pennsylvania Supreme Court Announces Upcoming Retirement of State Court Administrator Geoff Moulton”

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Recognized Fiduciary Exception to Attorney-Client Privilege & Work Product Doctrine

“Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention could be the next ugly political fight”

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania agrees to consider whether to limit availability of “statutory employer” defense

“Pennsylvania voters can cast a provisional ballot if their mail ballot is rejected, court says”

“Races for 4 court seats, including 1 on Supreme Court, lead statewide Pennsylvania primary ballots”

Deciphering, retitling, and rewriting Justice Alito’s separate statement in Texas v. Pennsylvania

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