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Gerard J. St. John: Pigpen and the Philadelphia Lawyer

February 12, 2026February 11, 2026
Gerard J. St. John

In the late 1960s, the conventional wisdom in the legal world was that a young lawyer could get practical trial […]

Election Law

Trade group files complaint against Shapiro’s ad for Supreme Court retention candidates

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025
Todd Shepherd and Bradley Vasoli
1

In mid-October, the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association (PMA) formally requested that the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board investigate campaign activities performed by […]

Constitutional Law

Thomas C. Mandracchia: The exception to the Supreme Court’s originalism — Trump

August 5, 2024August 4, 2024
Tom Mandracchia

The originalist Justices missed the mark according to their own philosophy in two recent Trump-related cases.
By Thomas C. Mandracchia

Election Law

In open records lawsuit, Department of State frets about ‘misinformation’ if data is released

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024
Broad + Liberty staff
2

The Department claims to want transparency, but goes to court to hide data that is publicly available in other states.
By Broad + Liberty staff

Unions

Pennsylvania state court rules against union in worker dispute

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024
Christen Smith

At issue was a state law that compels unions to intervene in employer disputes on behalf of all workers in the unit.
By Christen Smith

Justice System

Tiger Joyce: Philadelphia’s courts continue to be ‘judicial hellholes’

February 2, 2024January 31, 2024
Tiger Joyce
2

Plaintiff-friendly courts tilt the scales of justice at will.
By Tiger Joyce

Law Enforcement

New court ruling could pry loose autopsy of Delco inmate who died by ‘delayed homicide’

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023
Todd Shepherd
1

The state appeals court ruling levels the playing field among larger and smaller counties — and produces greater transparency.
By Todd Shepherd

The Courts

Joyce + Schroder: Time to close Philadelphia’s Mass Tort Complex and put an end to litigation tourism

June 23, 2023June 27, 2023
Tiger Joyce and Curt Schroder

Philadelphia has become a magnet for out-of-state plaintiff’s lawyers — and all Pennsylvanians are bearing the cost.
By Tiger Joyce and Curt Schroder

Municipal Government

Judge grants state receiver greater powers in Chester

February 2, 2023February 4, 2023
Linda Stein

Receiver Michael Doweary will gain more responsibility in the troubled Delco city.
By Linda Stein

The Courts

Court order complicates Pennsylvania GOP efforts to impeach Philly DA Krasner

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023
Anthony Hennen
1

The Commonwealth Court judge inserted the judiciary into the impeachment proceeding, a departure from state and federal precedents.
By Anthony Hennen

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Op-Ed

Thom Nickels: A woman in Washington’s army? It’s true.

Thom Nickels: A woman in Washington’s army? It’s true.

schedule February 27 2026
ink_pen Thom Nickels

One of the most interesting press events I’ve ever attended was at the Museum of the American Revolution in 2021. […]

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