Punitive Damages in Negligent Supervision: Insights from HUTCHISON v. LUDDY Introduction HUTCHISON v. LUDDY, 582 Pa. 114 (2005), is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania...
Adoption of Restatement (Second) Torts §552: Negligent Misrepresentation by Architects without Privity in Pennsylvania Introduction In the landmark case of Bilt-Rite Contractors, Inc. v. The...
Affirmation of Death Sentence Reinforces Capital Sentencing Standards in Pennsylvania Introduction In the landmark case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Nia (581 Pa. 154), adjudicated by the...
Gribble v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Post-Conviction Relief Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. William Gribble is a landmark decision...
Commonwealth v. Hughes: Reinforcing Standards for Effective Legal Representation in Post-Conviction Relief Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Kevin Hughes, 581 Pa. 274, decided by the...
Affirming Strict Adherence to PCRA Timeliness and Meritorious Brady Claims: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Johnson Introduction In the landmark case Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Roderick Johnson,...
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania: Municipal Authority on Same-Sex Partnership Legislation Introduction The case of William Devlin, Nancy Devlin, Mary Campbell, William Free, Dottie Free, Rev. Dave...
Prohibition of 'Send a Message' Arguments in Capital Sentencing: Commonwealth v. DeJesus Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Jose DeJesus, 580 Pa. 303, represents a pivotal moment in...
Reaffirming the Standard of Review for Preliminary Injunctions in Intra-Family Corporate Disputes: WAREHIME v. WAREHIME Introduction The case of Michael Warehime v. John A. Warehime presents a...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Upholds Legislative Authority Over Municipal Parking Authority Governance Introduction In the landmark case titled The City of Philadelphia and John F. Street, Appellants...
D'Amato v. Commonwealth: Establishing Standards for After-Discovered Evidence in Post-Conviction Relief Introduction COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA v. JOSEPH D'AMATO, 579 Pa. 490 (2004), involves a...
Affirmation of Waiver of Counsel's Ineffectiveness Claims During Self-Representation: Commonwealth v. Bryant Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Robert Bryant, 579 Pa. 119 (2004) is a...
Strict Waiver of Post-Conviction Claims: Analyzing COMMONWEALTH v. SANTIAGO Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Salvador Carlos Santiago is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Termination of Parental Rights Under Section 2511(a)(1) in In Re: B., N.M. Appeal of: B., L. Introduction This commentary delves into the landmark decision rendered by the Superior Court of...
Flanagan v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Ensuring Validity in Guilty Pleas through Adequate Plea Colloquy and Correct Legal Instruction Introduction Flanagan v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 578 Pa....
Enforcement of Integrated Contracts: Upholding the Parol Evidence Rule in Yocca v. Pittsburgh Steelers Sports, Inc. Introduction The case of Ronald A. Yocca, Paul Serwonski and Patty Serwonski, His...
After-Discovered Evidence Exception in PCRA Time-Bar: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Jose G. Cruz Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Jose G. Cruz, 578 Pa. 325 (2004), is a landmark case...
Admissibility of Parol Evidence in Ambiguous Alimony Provisions: An Analysis of KRIPP v. KRIPP Introduction Robin Kripp, Appellee v. Anthony Kripp, Appellant. (578 Pa. 82) is a landmark case decided...
Established Standards for Investigative Detentions and Canine Searches: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Rogers Introduction The case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Appellee v. Edward S. Rogers,...
SCHADLER v. ZONING HEARING BOARD of Weisenberg Township: Ordinances Void Ab Initio Due to Procedural Defects Introduction SCHADLER v. ZONING HEARING BOARD of Weisenberg Township, 814 A.2d 1265...