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Appeals court says Pennsylvania can use AMA standards for disability decisions
Labor union argued lawmakers improperly delegated authority to outside agency -
State GOP Caucus says Muslim photographer who claimed discrimination didn't exhaust administrative remedies first
HARRISBURG – A former employee of the State House of Representatives’ Republican Caucus who alleged he received prejudicial treatment for his practice of the Islamic faith did not exhaust his administrative remedies before filing suit, the Caucus claims. -
ARCHER & GREINER: Archer & Greiner Appoints Former Longtime Pennsylvania Legislator John Taylor As Director Of Archer Public Affairs’ Pennsylvania Practice
Archer & Greiner is pleased to announce John J. Taylor has been appointed to Director of the Pennsylvania Practice of Archer Public Affairs (APA), a governmental and external relations affiliate of Archer. -
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Lobbying groups financed by Pond Lehocky to oppose Workers' Comp bills fined for ethics violations
HARRISBURG – A pair of lobbyist organizations connected to plaintiffs law firm Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano and which sought to defeat Workers' Compensation reform bills were recently found to have violated the state’s Lobbying Disclosure Law and fined by the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission. -
Muslim photographer sues Pa. House's GOP Caucus, claims he was discriminated against and fired
HARRISBURG – A former employee of the State House of Representatives’ Republican Caucus is suing the body for discrimination, unlawful termination and retaliation, claiming he received prejudicial treatment for his practice of the Islamic faith. -
Employers would be granted some relief from asbestos lawsuits under proposed Pa. law
HARRISBURG – Pending legislation in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would essentially overrule a 2014 state Supreme Court decision and change asbestos litigation statewide, to plaintiff lawyers' dismay, if it were to pass. -
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Pa. Supreme Court rules Philadelphia's controversial soda tax is legal, legislators look to continue fight
HARRISBURG – A soda and sweetened beverage tax that has divided the City of Philadelphia and been the subject of controversy since its implementation is legal, according to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. -
Pennsylvania House votes down bill to limit punitive damages in nursing home litigation
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsors viewed as a reform measure that sought to limit punitive damages in verdicts against nursing homes was defeated in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives last week. -
House action possible on bill limiting punitive damages against nursing homes to 2.5 times compensatory award
Legislation that limits punitive damages in verdicts against nursing homes could soon be discussed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. -
Bill banning non-compete agreements sits in Pa. House; Passage looks unlikely, attorney says
HARRISBURG – The proposed Freedom to Work Act, which proposes a ban on non-compete agreements by Pennsylvania employers, could cause a great deal of concern but faces a long road to passage, a Fisher & Phillips attorney says. -
Rep. Kampf says HB1037 would 'reduce frivolous litigation' against nursing facilities
HARRISBURG – Fearing the outcome of continued excessive litigation against Pennsylvania nursing home facilities, House Representative Warren Kampf (R) has sponsored HB1037 with hopes of protecting those who care for the state’s elderly population. -
House panel OKs bill to raise the stakes on consumer protection; Civil justice group says it most benefits lawyers
HARRISBURG – Rep. Anthony DeLuca’s bill to raise minimum damages awarded for violations of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection law passed a House committee in late June with almost no opposition. -
House Judiciary Committee puts off vote on asbestos transparency legislation
HARRISBURG - The state House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday passed over a scheduled vote on legislation that would require plaintiffs’ attorneys to reveal to a court any claims they intend to make to an asbestos bankruptcy trust involving the same case. -
Controversial Philly wage equity bill caught up in court battle
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia city ordinance designed to rectify pay gaps between men and women won’t take effect as planned this month. -
Pension de-risking bill seeks to provide ERISA protections to pension funds
PENNSYLVANIA — A proposed bill in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would offer protections to some retirement plans similar to those offered by the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). -
Sen. Farnese reintroduces bill fighting free speech-limiting lawsuits
Pennsylvania Sen. Lawrence Farnese, a Democrat who represents the state's First District, hopes the second introduction of Senate Bill 95 bodes better than the bill's first introduction. -
Rep. Grove makes push for state commerce court
The Pennsylvania lawmaker is hoping a newer, streamlined approach to handling corporate litigation will improve the state’s overall business climate. -
False Claims Act bill to be introduced again; Sponsor confident in passage - if he can get it to a vote
HARRISBURG – A staple of recent annual legislature sessions has been the introduction of a state equivalent to the federal False Claims Act (FCA), and one Pennsylvania congressman has said he plans to soon bring such a bill back to the floor for consideration. But opinions remain divided on the effectiveness of that legislation to benefit the state. -
Uber files motion to reconsider $11 million fine from Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
HARRISBURG – A new filing from public transportation ride-sharing service Uber illustrates its intention to fight the recent $11 million levied upon it by Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission (PUC), for allegedly operating in the state for a period of six months in 2014 without proper approval. -
Pa. legislator introduces resolution opposing Obama’s pick to lead Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division
In the eyes of one Pennsylvania lawmaker, President Obama’s nomination