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Additional perjury charge filed against Kathleen Kane
Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman said the new charge stems from a “secrecy oath” signed by the attorney general that was found during a search of her offices last month. -
State Supreme Court suspends Kathleen Kane’s law license
The court’s order, issued Monday, is limited to a temporary suspension of the attorney general’s license. It does not remove her from elected office. -
Ford to Pa. SC: Unfair consolidation of three cases led to $1M Philadelphia asbestos verdict
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – For years, the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas employed an improper practice of mandatory consolidation in asbestos cases despite restrictions being in place on the process, an asbestos defendant hit with a $1 million verdict is arguing. -
Judge: Snow an obvious hazard, rules against injured worker who slipped
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge granted a motion for summary judgment on May 8 to a stone container company that had been accused of negligence and not providing a safe work environment for a yard jockey who had allegedly been injured on the job. -
Pa. Supreme Court to hear AG Kane's petition to quash grand jury this week
PHILADELPHIA - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week regarding the legality of a grand jury investigation into perjury allegations against state Attorney General Kathleen Kane. -
Jury awards $2.5 million to Risperdal plaintiff
PHILADELPHIA - An Alabama man who developed breasts while using the antipsychotic drug Risperdal has been awarded a $2.5 million verdict by a Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas jury that decided against defendant Janssen Pharmaceuticals Tuesday afternoon. -
Supreme court nominee withdraws amid release of racially insensitive emails
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court bench will remain at five judges for the -
Elizabethtown attorney receives five-year suspension for embezzlement scheme
HARRISBURG - A Lancaster County attorney who pleaded guilty in 2011 to embezzling more than $30,000 from clients has been slapped with a five-year suspension by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, based on recommendations from a three-member panel of the Disciplinary Board. -
Supreme court temporarily suspends former county GOP head's law license
HARRISBURG - Following his no-contest plea to a charge of indecent assault of his law -
Wolf announces interim Supreme Court picks
HARRISBURG - Voters will receive their chance to pick from a loaded ballot of -
AG Kane petitions Supreme Court to vacate Grand Jury report
HARRISBURG - Lawyers representing Attorney General Kathleen Kane petitioned the -
Philadelphia attorney disbarred by Pa. Supreme Court
PHILADELPHIA - A prominent Philadelphia attorney was disbarred by the state Supreme Court in an order issued last week, which also stripped the lawyer of his license after an investigation by the Disciplinary Board found he had performed numerous code violations. -
Teacher at closed charter school files class action for unpaid wages
PHILADELPHIA - The sudden closure of a Philadelphia charter school during revocation -
Bus company says mechanic did not file violation complaint before firing
PHILADELPHIA - An Allentown-based bus company is disputing a former mechanic's -
PBA rates candidates for appellate court seats
HARRISBURG - A crowded field of judicial hopefuls have announced their campaigns to win one of three seats on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in November. -
Supreme Court places hold on criminal prosecution of AG Kane
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has halted the possibility of any criminal charges filed -
Kane defends record in statement about grand jury report
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane has maintained her innocence in light of -
Supreme Court enhances protection of client funds invested by attorneys
Attorneys investing funds for clients will be subject to stricter standards of accountability -
Special counsel clears remaining supreme court justices of improper emails
The special counsel selected to conduct an independent review of more than 4,500 email -
Update: Pa. Supreme Court upholds $151 million verdict against Wal-Mart
Update: Wal-mart issued a statement in response to Monday's ruling, saying that considerations are being made tot ake the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.