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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.

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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. ” The court again held the voting law unconstitutional, referencing its McLinko decision. .”

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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. In the complaint, Krasner argues that this petition violates the State Lottery Law by organizing an unauthorized lottery. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has previously expressed concerns regarding the petition.

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

SCOTUSBlog

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. The justices did not add any new cases to their docket for the 2024-25 term. In Paris v.

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Pennsylvania governor will continue state death penalty moratorium

JURIST

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Thursday announced that he will not issue execution warrants while in office, thus continuing a moratorium on the death penalty in Pennsylvania. The governor also called on the PA General Assembly to abolish the death penalty in Pennsylvania.

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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. This is not the first time this particular federal court has received a complaint against a Pennsylvania correctional institution.

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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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Over 50 Bar Organizations Stand Up For The Rule Of Law

Above The Law

MARCH 26, 2025

But the search is still on for compatriots willing to speak out against the current administration’s consistent disregard for the rule of law. From American Bar Association : We support the right of people to advance their interests in courts of law when they have been wronged. Louis School of Law. Why the hell not?

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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 post Pennsylvania federal court rules election official should count undated mail-in ballots appeared first on JURIST - News.

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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.

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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. Marsy’s Law would have provided 15 new constitutional rights for crime victims. 74 percent to 26 percent. .”

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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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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 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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Pennsylvania federal jury finds Pittsburgh synagogue shooter eligible for death penalty

JURIST

JULY 13, 2023

A Pennsylvania federal jury on Thursday found the gunman responsible for the shooting deaths of 11 people at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania eligible for the death penalty. A Pennsylvania federal jury previously found Bowers guilty on 63 criminal charges—including hate crimes—on June 16.

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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. The post Pennsylvania jury convicts Pittsburgh synagogue shooter on all 63 charges appeared first on JURIST - News.

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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. The post Pennsylvania man arrested for alleged torture of employee in Iraq appeared first on JURIST - News.

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

JURIST

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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The 100 Largest Law Firms In Pennsylvania (2024)

Above The Law

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Size matters for law firms in this swing state. The post The 100 Largest Law Firms In Pennsylvania (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Pennsylvania municipalities sue state over preemption of local plastic bans

JURIST

MARCH 5, 2021

Philadelphia and three other municipalities, filed suit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania legislature on Wednesday, claiming the legislature unconstitutionally deprived the municipalities of their right to pass ordinances on single-use plastics.

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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 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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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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Sorry, But The Pennsylvania Law School Merger Is Missing A Few Details

Above The Law

AUGUST 15, 2023

This merger makes less sense than the answers I gave for my Con Law final. The post Sorry, But The Pennsylvania Law School Merger Is Missing A Few Details appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Supreme Court asked to weigh in on Pennsylvania mail-in ballot law”

HowAppealing

MAY 31, 2022

“Supreme Court asked to weigh in on Pennsylvania mail-in ballot law”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report.

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“Supreme Court Allows Unusual Pennsylvania Law on Corporate Suits; A novel Pennsylvania law requires corporations that do business in the state to consent to being sued there, even if the suits have nothing to do with the state”

HowAppealing

JUNE 27, 2023

“Supreme Court Allows Unusual Pennsylvania Law on Corporate Suits; A novel Pennsylvania law requires corporations that do business in the state to consent to being sued there, even if the suits have nothing to do with the state”: Abbie VanSickle and Adam Liptak of The New York Times have this report.

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Says Amazon Must Pay Warehouse Workers for Security Checks

LegalReader

JULY 22, 2021

In their 5-2 split decision, the justices found that Amazon must abide by Pennsylvania's minimum wage laws, which are stricter than their federal counterparts.

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“Thousands of Pennsylvania Ballots Will Be Tossed on a Technicality. Thank SCOTUS.”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

“Thousands of Pennsylvania Ballots Will Be Tossed on a Technicality. ” Law professor Richard L. Hasen , founder of the “ Election Law Blog ,” has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. Thank SCOTUS.”

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The morning read for Friday, Nov. 1

SCOTUSBlog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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The morning read for Tuesday, Oct. 15

SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Mayorkas this morning. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Rivkin Jr. & & Elizabeth Price Foley, The Wall Street Journal) The post The morning read for Tuesday, Oct. 15 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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Justices vacate lower court’s ruling in Pennsylvania ballot-counting case that is now moot

SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday invalidated a lower-court ruling in a Pennsylvania election dispute that the losing candidate conceded three and a half months ago. Tuesday’s brief order granted a request by David Ritter, a candidate in a 2021 race for a judgeship in a local Pennsylvania court.

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“Dealing with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Non-Decision on Standards Compliance Evidence”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 16, 2024

“Dealing with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Non-Decision on Standards Compliance Evidence”: James M. Beck has this post at the “Drug & Device Law” blog. The post “Dealing with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Non-Decision on Standards Compliance Evidence” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“The Supreme Court’s Mail-Ballot Mulligan in Pennsylvania: The Justices could send a message to judges on rewriting election law.”

HowAppealing

JUNE 2, 2022

“The Supreme Court’s Mail-Ballot Mulligan in Pennsylvania: The Justices could send a message to judges on rewriting election law.” ” This editorial will appear in Friday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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“Pennsylvania cannot bar adults under 21 from carrying guns, court rules”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 18, 2024

“Pennsylvania cannot bar adults under 21 from carrying guns, court rules”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. And Shweta Watwe of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Third Circuit Nixes Gun Carry Ban for 18-to-20-Year-Olds.” ” You can access today’s ruling of a divided three-judge panel of the U.S.

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Idaho legislature proposes bill to reintroduce firing squad as execution method

JURIST

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Currently, 27 states in the US maintain the death penalty by law. However, last week, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced that he will not issue execution warrants while in office, thus continuing a moratorium on the death penalty in Pennsylvania.

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“Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Scheduling Order So That Any 2024 Election-Related Challenges Can Be Decided Quickly”

HowAppealing

AUGUST 29, 2024

“Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Scheduling Order So That Any 2024 Election-Related Challenges Can Be Decided Quickly”: Rick Hasen has this post at his “Election Law Blog.” ” You can access the Pa. Supreme Court ‘s order at this link.

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U.S. News Releases Two Wildly Different Versions Of The 2025 Law School Rankings At The Same Time

Above The Law

APRIL 7, 2025

News & World Report law school rankings have finally arrived complete with their fair share of drama and absurdity. — of the top law schools in the nation, as ranked by U.S. — of the top law schools in the nation, as ranked by U.S. News Best Law Schools site (as originally published circa 9:00 p.m.

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Fifth Circuit reverses summary judgment entered in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

HowAppealing

JANUARY 13, 2022

District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania : As the Fifth Circuit’s opinion explains, “To be clear, it is the Pennsylvania MDL court’s summary judgment that we review, but Louisiana substantive law controls.” Fifth Circuit reverses summary judgment entered in the U.S.

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“One Law Firm Prepared Both Penn and Harvard for Hearing on Antisemitism; The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and M.I.T. came under fire after dodging questions about their policies”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 8, 2023

“One Law Firm Prepared Both Penn and Harvard for Hearing on Antisemitism; The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and M.I.T. The post “One Law Firm Prepared Both Penn and Harvard for Hearing on Antisemitism; The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and M.I.T.

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“Justices Debate State Law Opening Courts to Suits Against Corporations; A novel Pennsylvania law requires corporations that do business in the state to consent to being sued there, even if the suits have nothing to do with the state”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

“Justices Debate State Law Opening Courts to Suits Against Corporations; A novel Pennsylvania law requires corporations that do business in the state to consent to being sued there, even if the suits have nothing to do with the state”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. ,

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“Divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court, In Case Involving Mail-In and Provisional Ballots, Tees Up Potential Independent State Legislature Theory for U.S. Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

“Divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court, In Case Involving Mail-In and Provisional Ballots, Tees Up Potential Independent State Legislature Theory for U.S. Supreme Court”: Rick Hasen has this post at his “Election Law Blog.”

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How One Pennsylvania City Brought Down Gun Crime

The Crime Report

AUGUST 17, 2021

They may not vocalize it, because it may not be the most celebrated thing to work with law enforcement, but it’s beginning to matriculate throughout Chester.”. We’re all looking at that same goal, which is to bridge the gap between community and law enforcement,” Gretsky said.

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“Supreme Court Allows Undated Ballots in Pennsylvania Election; A state law required mailed ballots to be accompanied by a signed and dated declaration, but a federal appeals court ruled that undated declarations sufficed”

HowAppealing

JUNE 9, 2022

“Supreme Court Allows Undated Ballots in Pennsylvania Election; A state law required mailed ballots to be accompanied by a signed and dated declaration, but a federal appeals court ruled that undated declarations sufficed”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report.

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“‘A Titanic Decision’: Pa. Supreme Court’s Ruling Makes Venue Challenges Harder; Daniel Cummins, managing partner of Cummins Law, called the ruling, ‘another victory for the plaintiff bar at the appellate court level in Pennsylvania.’”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Supreme Court’s Ruling Makes Venue Challenges Harder; Daniel Cummins, managing partner of Cummins Law, called the ruling, ‘another victory for the plaintiff bar at the appellate court level in Pennsylvania.’” ” Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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

Pennsylvania court declares state mail-in voting law unconstitutional

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

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

Pennsylvania governor will continue state death penalty moratorium

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

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

Over 50 Bar Organizations Stand Up For The Rule Of Law

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

Pennsylvania top court rules for gas drilling firms in antitrust lawsuit

Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes down victims’ rights constitutional amendment

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

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

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

Pennsylvania federal jury finds Pittsburgh synagogue shooter eligible for death penalty

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

The 100 Largest Law Firms In Pennsylvania (2024)

Pennsylvania municipalities sue state over preemption of local plastic bans

Pennsylvania state court website down due to denial of service cyberattack

Pennsylvania Appellate Court Issues Important Win For Parents Using Assisted Reproduction

Sorry, But The Pennsylvania Law School Merger Is Missing A Few Details

“Supreme Court asked to weigh in on Pennsylvania mail-in ballot law”

“Supreme Court Allows Unusual Pennsylvania Law on Corporate Suits; A novel Pennsylvania law requires corporations that do business in the state to consent to being sued there, even if the suits have nothing to do with the state”

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Says Amazon Must Pay Warehouse Workers for Security Checks

“Thousands of Pennsylvania Ballots Will Be Tossed on a Technicality. Thank SCOTUS.”

The morning read for Friday, Nov. 1

The morning read for Tuesday, Oct. 15

Justices vacate lower court’s ruling in Pennsylvania ballot-counting case that is now moot

“Dealing with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Non-Decision on Standards Compliance Evidence”

“The Supreme Court’s Mail-Ballot Mulligan in Pennsylvania: The Justices could send a message to judges on rewriting election law.”

“Pennsylvania cannot bar adults under 21 from carrying guns, court rules”

Idaho legislature proposes bill to reintroduce firing squad as execution method

“Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Scheduling Order So That Any 2024 Election-Related Challenges Can Be Decided Quickly”

U.S. News Releases Two Wildly Different Versions Of The 2025 Law School Rankings At The Same Time

Fifth Circuit reverses summary judgment entered in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

“One Law Firm Prepared Both Penn and Harvard for Hearing on Antisemitism; The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and M.I.T. came under fire after dodging questions about their policies”

“Justices Debate State Law Opening Courts to Suits Against Corporations; A novel Pennsylvania law requires corporations that do business in the state to consent to being sued there, even if the suits have nothing to do with the state”

“Divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court, In Case Involving Mail-In and Provisional Ballots, Tees Up Potential Independent State Legislature Theory for U.S. Supreme Court”

How One Pennsylvania City Brought Down Gun Crime

“Supreme Court Allows Undated Ballots in Pennsylvania Election; A state law required mailed ballots to be accompanied by a signed and dated declaration, but a federal appeals court ruled that undated declarations sufficed”

“‘A Titanic Decision’: Pa. Supreme Court’s Ruling Makes Venue Challenges Harder; Daniel Cummins, managing partner of Cummins Law, called the ruling, ‘another victory for the plaintiff bar at the appellate court level in Pennsylvania.’”

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