Establishing Duty of Care in State Negligence Claims Against Fundraising Entities Introduction In the landmark case of R.W. and C.W., Indi v. dually and as the Parents and Natural Guardians of L.W.,...
Interpretation of Section 511.2(1) of the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act: Mandatory Timing Requirements for IRE Requests Introduction The case of Gardner v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board...
Distinguishing Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims under Pennsylvania’s Post-Conviction Relief Act Introduction In the landmark case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Ronald Collins, decided on...
Offensive Application of Collateral Estoppel in Disciplinary Proceedings: Analysis of Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. William B. Kiesewetter, Jr. Introduction The case of Office of Disciplinary...
Reaffirming the Strict Timeliness of PCRA Petitions: COMMONWEALTH v. WHARTON Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Robert Wharton, 584 Pa. 576 (2005), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...
MVFRL Section 1714 Bars First-Party Benefit Recovery for Registered but Uninsured Vehicle Owners Swords v. Harleysville Insurance Companies, 584 Pa. 382 (2005) Introduction The case of Wayne Swords...
Enhancing Protections Against Employer Retaliation: Rothrock v. Rothrock Motor Sales Introduction The case of Theodore C. Rothrock and Douglas Rothrock, Appellees v. Rothrock Motor Sales, Inc.,...
Statutory Construction in Successive Amendments and Predicate Conviction Requirements: Insights from Commonwealth v. Magliocco Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Eric J. Magliocco, decided...
PHILLIPS v. CRICKET LIGHTERS: Clarifying Implied Warranty and Punitive Damages in Product Liability Introduction PHILLIPS v. CRICKET LIGHTERS is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Dual Prosecution Under Catastrophe Risk Statutes in Commonwealth v. Karetny Introduction Case: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Eli Karetny, Michael Asbell Court: Supreme Court of...
Sequential Application of Pennsylvania's Three Strikes Law: Commonwealth v. Shiffler Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Albert S. Shiffler (583 Pa. 478), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Broad Interpretation of 'Collapse' in Insurance Policies: Affirmation in 401 Fourth Street, Inc. v. Investors Insurance Group Introduction The case 401 Fourth Street, Inc. v. Investors Insurance...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines on Single-Subject Requirement and Severability in Gaming Act Introduction In Pennsylvanians Against Gambling Expansion Fund, Inc. et al. v....
Applicant Bears Burden of Proving Good Repute in Liquor License Transfers Introduction The case of Street Road Bar Grille, Inc. v. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (583 Pa. 72) is a pivotal decision...
Strict Enforcement of PCRA Waiver Provisions on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Brown Introduction The case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Brown (582...
Reversing Mandamus Relief: McCray v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Introduction Michael McCray, an inmate under the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, initiated a legal challenge...
Amending the Notice of Compensation Payable under Section 413(a): An Analysis of Jeanes Hospital v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Hass) Introduction The judicial landscape of workers'...
Refining the Statute of Limitations: Discovery Rule and Fraudulent Concealment in Pennsylvania Dental Malpractice Cases Introduction The Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision in Fine v. Checcio and...
Affirmation of Accurate AWW Calculations in Successive Workers' Compensation Claims Introduction In the cases of William Colpetzer v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Standard Steel) and David...
Presumption of Prejudice in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Reinstating Direct Appeal Rights Under Rule 1925(b) Introduction The case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. James Halley addresses a...