In the late 1960s, the conventional wisdom in the legal world was that a young lawyer could get practical trial […]
Beth Ann Rosica: Biology is on trial — and girls are paying the price
On an unseasonably bright January morning this Tuesday, large crowds rallied outside the U.S. Supreme Court as justices heard arguments […]
Robert Daday: The price of Philadelphia’s courtroom jackpot
Across Pennsylvania, families are feeling the squeeze. Health care costs keep climbing. Childcare and groceries cost more. Auto insurance premiums […]
Court rebuffs attempt to turn trademark law into political weapon against Pa. Manufacturer’s Assn.
‘Better Pennsylvania’ sued the Pa. Manufacturers’ Association over a website name, but its own witness conceded there was no evidence of confusion and the judge found the law didn’t apply.
By Todd Shepherd
Christine Flowers: Judging the judges and there’s a lot to not like
My first job after graduating from law school was clerking for an appellate court judge. From 1987 to 1988, I […]
Emily Kreps: Judicial restraint on the line — PA Supreme Court retention and the Constitution
Twenty years ago, Pennsylvania voters sent shockwaves through the political establishment. Voters were tired of being ignored and voted NO […]
Beth Ann Rosica: Millcreek Township School District violated First Amendment by suing citizen, court says
School districts are prohibited from suing citizens for defamation because it is considered a violation of the First Amendment. However, […]
Listening to Justice Barrett
Seven days after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, I headed over to the Constitution Center to hear Supreme Court Justice […]
Commonwealth Court narrows scope of party governance
On September 16, 2025, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court issued a major opinion in the case of In re Bucks County […]
Voters will soon get their say on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court
On November 4, 2025, three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices, Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht, will be on the […]