In the last two weeks of his administration, then-President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Metal of Freedom, our nation’s highest civilian honor, to Democratic megadonor George Soros. While the 94-year old billionaire was not able to attend, his son Alex Soros, recently engaged to Hillary Clinton deputy Huma Abedin, accepted […]
Christine Flowers: Biden’s December surprise
To say that it was an interesting year is to say that the Earth rotates around the Sun, something that isn’t as much of a slam dunk as it would appear. Ask Galileo. But the truth is that every year is interesting in its own way, and this one included […]
Report: Pennsylvania worst state for litigation bloat
(The Center Square) – The American Tort Reform Foundation has labeled Pennsylvania as the nation’s worst “Judicial Hellhole” in a new report. “Lawsuit abuse in the City of Brotherly Love has reached a fever pitch with nuclear verdicts,” claims the foundation, suggesting that “eye-popping nine-figure damage awards were issued without […]
Overview of pending lawsuits against Delaware County
With Delaware County’s proposed 23 percent tax increase set to be voted on this week, and with the county’s legal fees playing a role in that increase, Broad + Liberty is providing this overview of the many pending legal cases in which the county is involved. It is intended only […]
From the Editors: An open letter to Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer
The Delco Jail Oversight Board cannot conduct its business in secrecy any more than any other governmental body.
From the Editors
Thomas C. Mandracchia: “I’d like to correct the record, Your Honor.” A response to Andy Bloom on Trump’s guilty verdict.
The verdict against former President Trump was correct and not even unusual as a matter of law.
By Thomas C. Mandracchia
Curt Schroder: Personal injury attorneys spend millions to influence elections and juries
Massive campaign spending by plaintiffs’ attorneys undermines the commonwealth’s justice system.
By Curt Schroder
Mother of prison suicide victim sues Delaware County and prison contractors
The lawsuit argues that because the victim had been in the prison before, administrators should have known of his history of mental illness.
By Todd Shepherd
Richard Koenig: The EEOC swings the cudgel of ‘adverse-impact’ doctrine
Drop the case against Sheetz or make me a 76er.
By Richard Koenig
Rep. Lloyd Smucker: This Second Chance Month, let’s help returning Americans get back to work
A study tracked employment for over 51,000 people released from federal prison in 2010. One-third of them were not employed at all during that four-year period. We can do better.
By Rep. Lloyd Smucker