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Tort reform measure advances out of Pa. Senate committee

By Jon Campisi | Monday, Jun 20, 2011 @ 7:55am

As if there weren’t enough versions of tort reform legislation on the table, Pennsylvania lawmakers are once again weighing in on a bill that would alter the way judgments are awarded in civil cases.
Commonwealth tackles 'joint and several liability' reform

By Jon Campisi | Thursday, Jun 2, 2011 @ 9:49am

After two failed attempts at so-called “joint and several liability” reform, Pennsylvania lawmakers are once again focusing on how damages are awarded in civil litigation.
'Castle Doctrine' provides for civil immunity

By Jon Campisi | Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 9:36am

Taking another person’s life in a self-defense situation would no doubt be traumatizing enough.
Pa. Bar opposes reform measure, draws ire of members

By John O'Brien | Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 11:32am

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - The Pennsylvania Bar Association is fighting the end of joint and several liability, and in doing so lost the membership of the attorneys in a Harrisburg law firm.
Former U.S. Rep. running for Pa. AG

By Jessica Karmasek | Monday, Apr 25, 2011 @ 7:14am

PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Former U.S. Congressman Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania is eyeing the state Attorney General's Office.