Good policy starts with good people! The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania currently has vacancies on two procedural committees that can have a tremendous impact on the legal climate in our state. These committees make recommendations to the Court for amendments, revisions or simplification of court procedural rules. There is currently one opening on the Appellate…
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Step Up to Provide Balance to Procedural Rules Committees
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Expands Liability Under Consumer Protection Law
Bill to Revive Time-Barred Claims Passes House
A bill that would open a statutory two-year window to bring civil claims that are time-barred by the statute of limitations passed the House on April 7 by a vote of 149 to 52. HB 951 appears to respond to the drama that ensued after a constitutional amendment passed by the House and Senate was determined to…
Pennsylvania House passes Covid-19 limited liability bill
PCCJR Applauds House Passage of Covid-19 Liability Protection Legislation
Covid-19 Safe Harbor Legislation Will Help PA’s Economic Recovery HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform (PCCJR) applauds the House passage of HB 605, legislation providing temporary, targeted protection from Covid-19 liability lawsuits for those complying with government health and safety guidelines. “While Pennsylvanians are working overtime and then some to get…