On April 2, 2025, the Commonwealth Court explored whether a cumulative municipal fine imposed under the Philadelphia Code, as ...

Democrats and Republicans will choose their parties’ candidates for a vacancy on Commonwealth Court and on Superior Court.

In a brief opposing the GOP’s petition, the Democrats argue the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is the ultimate authority in the ...

A Commonwealth Court judge has to reconsider the issue of Mike Huff's residency and whether he can run in Philadelphia ...

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Commonwealth Court presides over civil actions brought by and against the Pennsylvania state government and hears appeals primarily in cases involving state departments and local governments.

An economic strike is challenging for any employer. The likelihood, however, that it will achieve its bargaining goals will be substantially ...

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