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Policy group advocates Pa. Supreme Court to adopt 1:1 ratio cap on punitive damages
WASHINGTON – A nonprofit, public-interest law firm and policy center has suggested the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania follow the example of the U.S. Supreme Court, and adopt a proportional cap on the subject of punitive damages. -
If American Law Institute can't be impartial, judges shouldn't be members, group argues
WASHINGTON – According to one Washington observer, the Philadelphia-based American Law Institute needs to remain true to its mission of distilling and clarifying law, or else strongly consider whether it is appropriate to have judges as members of its ranks. -
Out-of-state businesses afraid of Philadelphia's court should pay attention to coming Superior Court decision
HARRISBURG – Plaintiffs lawyers and the business community await a ruling from an en banc panel of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, which is deciding whether the state can require companies who wish to do business here to consent to also being sued here. -
A Supreme Court ruling falls on deaf ears in Pennsylvania
It’s one of life’s major annoyances – being forced to repeat oneself because someone isn’t paying attention. -
Washington Legal Foundation urges Superior Court to stop letting out-of-state plaintiffs sue in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG - Opponents of what is called "forum shopping" are urging the full panel of Pennsylvania's Superior Court to overturn a decision finding that out-of-state plaintiffs can sue any company registered in the state. -
Striking of Philadelphia's wage inquiry law might deter other cities from passing similar legislation
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently struck down part of a Philadelphia ordinance that prohibited employers from asking job applicants about their pervious salaries.