Reinstatement Denied: Upholding Legal Integrity in the Perrone Case Introduction The Disciplinary Docket in the Matter of William James Perrone Petitioner for Reinstatement is a landmark decision...
Limitations on Municipal Authority to Impose Development Moratoriums under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code Introduction The case of Irvin S. Naylor, Harry H. Fox, Jr., and Valley Acres,...
Establishing the Discovery Rule's Role in Workers' Compensation Notice Periods: Sell v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board Introduction The case of Joan Sell v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board...
PAPPAS v. ASBEL: Defining ERISA Preemption in Medical Malpractice within HMOs Introduction In the landmark case of Basil Pappas and Theodora Pappas, H/W v. David S. Asbel, D.O., Pennsylvania Hospital...
Ex Post Facto Challenges in Parole Denials: Insights from Coady v. Vaughn 1. Introduction Coady v. Vaughn, 564 Pa. 604 (2001), is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania's...
Homicide by Vehicle and DUI Offenses Do Not Merge for Sentencing Purposes: Commonwealth v. Collins Introduction In Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Casey S. Collins, 564 Pa. 144 (2001), the Supreme...
Reversing Employer Status: Pennsylvania Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on Independent Contractors in Workers' Compensation Introduction The case of Universal Am-Can, Ltd. and National Union/AIAC v....
Illegality of Detention Invalidates Consent to Search: Freeman v. Commonwealth Introduction In Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Diana Ericker Freeman (563 Pa. 47, 757 A.2d 884, 2000), the Supreme...
Duty of Care of Therapists Limited to Patients in Alleged Parental Sexual Abuse Cases: Althaus v. Cohen Introduction Althaus v. Cohen, 562 Pa. 547 (2000) is a landmark case decided by the Supreme...
Affirmation of Death Sentence in Commonwealth v. Spotz: Establishing Rigorous Evidentiary Standards Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Mark Newton Spotz (562 Pa. 498) is a landmark decision...
Appellees v. Appellants: Reversing the Superior Court on Trial Court Discretion in Mistrial Motions Introduction The case of Robert D. Harman and Dorothy E. Harman on behalf of Christopher Harman, a...
Affirmation of Juvenile Act’s Transfer Provisions and Burden of Proof in Commonwealth v. Cotto Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Abraham Martinez Cotto (562 Pa. 32), decided on June 20,...
Anticipatory Search Warrants and Their Constitutionality Under Article I, § 8: Insights from Commonwealth v. Glass Introduction The landmark case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Michael Glass,...
Strict Adherence to PCRA Time Limits: Ineffective Assistance Claims Do Not Extend Deadlines in COMMONWEALTH v. GAMBOA-TAYLOR Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Paul Gamboa-Taylor, 562 Pa....
Annenberg v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Establishing Severability in Commerce Clause Violations Introduction The case of Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania addresses a...
Strict Adherence to PCRA Timeliness Requirements Upheld: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Jamal Murray Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Jamal Murray, 562 Pa. 1, is a pivotal case decided...
Affirmation of the Plain Feel Doctrine under Article I, Section 8 Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Abdul M. Zhahir (561 Pa. 545, 2000) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Clarification of Real Estate Exception to Sovereign Immunity: Absence of Guardrail Does Not Constitute Dangerous Condition Introduction The case of Stacey L. Dean v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,...
Presence Requirement Affirmed in Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Claims: Insights from Taylor v. Einstein Medical Center Introduction Taylor v. Einstein Medical Center, decided by the...
Reaffirmation of Discretionary Sentencing Powers in Parole Violations: Commonwealth v. Sierra Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Emily Sierra is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Superior...