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Attorney accuses Mayor Kenney of severe rule of law breach over Columbus statue

December 6, 2021December 7, 2021
Todd Shepherd

An attorney in support of the Columbus statue says he was threatened with arrest when he attempted to carry out the instructions of a legal court order.
By Todd Shepherd

The Courts

Gina Diorio: Understanding this year’s judicial elections

August 19, 2021August 20, 2021
Gina Diorio
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Pennsylvanians would do well to recognize that, despite their lack of excitement, judicial elections are critically important—and vote accordingly.
By Gina Diorio

Civic Culture

Linda A. Kerns: US Attorney McSwain provided hope for those who value the rule of law

May 14, 2021May 16, 2021
Linda A. Kerns

Philadelphia progressives and traditional local media dismissed Bill McSwain because President Trump appointed him. Their under-estimation lies in stark contrast to the sense of security and safety he provided to residents of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
By Linda A. Kerns

The Courts

Rachael Shaw: Co-ops and Covid: family law in the time of lockdown

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021
Rachael Shaw

The legal profession has struggled to adapt virtually as attorneys and their clients alike face barriers to conducting smooth proceedings in crammed and chaotic quarters.
By Rachael Shaw

Crime

Guy D’Andrea: The ACLU goes for broke, and PA residents dodge a bullet

April 14, 2020July 28, 2021
Guy D'Andrea
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Never missing a crisis, the ACLU attempted to spring loose an untold number of prisoners into PA communities. The State Supreme Court slapped them down — and PA residents dodged a bullet.
By Guy D’Andrea

Culture

Stu Bykofsky: Some #MeToo worries of Lynne Abraham

January 9, 2020April 19, 2021
Stu Bykofsky

Stu Bykofsky sits down with the legendary former District Attorney of Philadelphia.

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