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Latest Legal News & Court Updates
Philadelphia Paid $25M in Wrongful-Conviction Claims in 2 Years. Will the Exoneration Pipeline Slow? Law.comRead at original source
Date: 2026-08-25
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Philly’s Tenant Unions Becoming Force Landlords Can’t Ignore The Real DealRead at original source
Date: 2026-08-25
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Justice Dept. targets another Philly ‘ICE Out’ ordinance after a court win on masking ban Inquirer.comRead at original source
Date: 2026-08-25
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Liberia's ex-vice president will await trial on drug trafficking and other charges in prison AudacyRead at original source
Date: 2026-08-25
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Trump's mail-in ballot order gets Supreme Court boost but legal fights persist ReutersRead at original source
Date: 2026-08-25
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The ABA Accreditation Council has extended its test-optional admissions variance program for three years to bring in more law schools and data before deciding whether to reconsider changing its standardized-testing requirement. Read at original source
Date: 2026-08-25
Source: Law.com
The National Law Journal and Law.com announce the shortlist for this year's legal awards. Read at original source
Date: 2026-08-24
Source: Law.com
The FTC sued Zillow and Redfin last year over claims their $100 million agreement violated the Sherman and Clayton Acts by eliminating Redfin as a competitor in the ILS market. The commission alleged the agreement increased costs for property managers and reduced the quality of tools used by renters to...Read at original source
Date: 2026-08-24
Source: Law.com
The U.S. Department of Justice called the settlement "one of the largest recoveries ever obtained" in a case alleging violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. Read at original source
Date: 2026-08-24
Source: Law.com
"This is pretty invasive and widespread," an attorney who recently filed numerous voiceprint-related BIPA suits said. Read at original source
Date: 2026-08-24
Source: Law.com
Furia Rubel Voted No. 1 for PR, Business Development Coaching, Marketing, and Customer Service to Philadelphia Legal Community Yahoo FinanceRead at original source
Date: 2026-08-19
Source: Google Philadelphia Legal News
Furia Rubel Voted No. 1 for PR, Business Development Coaching, Marketing, and Customer Service to Philadelphia Legal Community Yahoo Finance SingaporeRead at original source
Date: 2026-08-19
Source: Google Philadelphia Legal News
HITN and Philadelphia’s Impacto Partner on Special Immigration Program Offering Legal and Consular Guidance WBOC TVRead at original source
Date: 2026-08-13
Source: Google Philadelphia Legal News
HITN and Philadelphia’s Impacto Partner on Special Immigration Program Offering Legal and Consular Guidance Carroll County Mirror-DemocratRead at original source
Date: 2026-08-13
Source: Google Philadelphia Legal News
Rivers Casino Philadelphia data breach lawsuit moves forward YogonetRead at original source
Date: 2026-08-12
Source: Google Philadelphia Legal News
Local Media — Philadelphia (TV Stations)
Man who pleaded guilty to killing Cherry Hill veterinarian sentenced to 30 years in prison CBS NewsRead at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: CBS Philadelphia (Google RSS)
Residents in Camden, New Jersey, faced renewed flooding concerns Thursday afternoon as heavy rain moved through the area.Read at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: 6 ABC News
A music school at Project Row Houses is striking a chord in the community through free and reduced-cost lessons.Read at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: 6 ABC News
Fashion designer and Project Runway contestant Anna Molinari is transforming discarded materials into runway-ready couture.Read at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: 6 ABC News
"A Shop for Killers" Season 2 is coming to Disney+ and Hulu with more action, new enemies and a deadlier battle for survival. Read at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: 6 ABC News
"Moana" is setting sail for theaters, bringing audiences back to the Pacific Islands in a live-action reimagining of the beloved Disney animated film.Read at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: 6 ABC News
Grand Jury indicts Eugene Horsch after he was arrested with loaded guns, fake DEA and FBI badges CBS NewsRead at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: CBS Philadelphia (Google RSS)
Hundreds of Philadelphia School District teachers are still waiting to find out where they will work next school year and union leaders say problems with the district’s vacancy selection process are creating unnecessary stress. After weeks of uncertainty over potential budget cuts, the district says all 340...Read at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
The family of a woman who disappeared 10 years ago tells the NBC10 Investigators that police have not connected her to a home raided by investigators two weeks ago. Amy McHale disappeared in June 2016, her daughter, Amanda Stoffer, said. McHale was married to Raymond Horsch, the...Read at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
The Philadelphia Police Department’s South Detective Division is seeking the public’s help in locating a 72-year-old man who is considered endangered. According to police, Bernard Nuble was reported missing by his significant other on July 5, 2026, at approximately 12:10 p.m. He was last seen on July...Read at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
Warning: The details of this story are extremely graphic and could be disturbing to some readers. Ten years after 14-year-old Grace Packer was raped and murdered by her adoptive mother and her mother’s boyfriend, advocates say more needs to be done to protect children. ...Read at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
Many Philadelphia businesses are not complying with the city’s plastic bag ban law, a new survey found. A survey of more than 80 businesses by PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center found that 55% violated at least one key provision of the law. This includes more than half...Read at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
How to watch today’s World Cup match: Thursday, July 9 FOX 29 PhiladelphiaRead at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: FOX29 (Google RSS)
Man arrested for threatening to burn down Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home, police say CBS NewsRead at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: CBS Philadelphia (Google RSS)
23-year-old shot 6 times while parking dirt bike in South Philly alley: police - FOX 29 Philadelphia
23-year-old shot 6 times while parking dirt bike in South Philly alley: police FOX 29 PhiladelphiaRead at original source
Date: 2026-07-09
Source: FOX29 (Google RSS)
Federal Courts — EDPA + DNJ + U.S. Courts
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Public Notice for Reappointment of a Federal Public Defender
The current term of office of K. Anthony Thomas, Defender for the District of New Jersey, is due to expire on December 18, 2026. The public is invited to submit comments for consideration regarding the reappointment of Mr. Thomas to a new term...Read at original source
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From Fellows to Mentors: Alumni Share Lasting Lessons from Courts with the Next Generation
Annabel Rodriguez grew up in Boston in a Spanish-speaking home where, from childhood, she was the family translator and advocate. She didn’t think a career in law was within her reach until she got a unique opportunity in college to enroll in a fellowship at the federal courthouse.Read at original source
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Notice: Request for Quotes - Window Treatments - Chambers 2042
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Notice to the Bar – Updates for Public Access to Court Electronic Records (“PACER”) Users
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Second Amended Standing Order 2026-02: In Re Increase in Immigration-Related Habeas Corpus Petitions seeking Emergent Relief
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Justice Department Announces Significant Health Care Fraud Takedown, District Anti-Fraud Initiative - Department of Justice (.gov)
Justice Department Announces Significant Health Care Fraud Takedown, District Anti-Fraud Initiative Department of Justice (.gov)Read at original source
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Federal Circuit Celebrates Independence Day Anniversary Through History and Civic Learning
On the eve of the 250th anniversary of Independence Day, in the nation’s capital, the Federal Circuit Center for Innovation and Law invited the public to the Justice Up Close, History All Around civics program to explore how law, innovation, science, and civic action have shaped the nation.Read at original source
- Statement of Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr., Director of the AO, Regarding Introduction of the Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act
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Bankruptcies Rise 12.2 Percent
Bankruptcy filings rose 12.2 percent during the 12-month period ending June 30, 2026.Read at original source
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Notice to the Bar: Consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction in Social Security Appeals
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2025 Wiretap Report: Intercepts and Convictions Fall
Federal and state courts reported a combined 24 percent decrease in authorized wiretaps in 2025, compared with 2024, according to the Judiciary’s 2025 Wiretap Report.Read at original source
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Eastern District of Pennsylvania | U.S. Attorney David Metcalf Appointed To Attorney General’s Advisory Committee - Department of Justice (.gov)
Eastern District of Pennsylvania | U.S. Attorney David Metcalf Appointed To Attorney General’s Advisory Committee Department of Justice (.gov)Read at original source
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Feds seize over $1 billion of cocaine in historic bust in Philadelphia, officials say - abcnews.com
Feds seize over $1 billion of cocaine in historic bust in Philadelphia, officials say abcnews.comRead at original source
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U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania David Metcalf Promotes White-Collar Justice Program and Signals Emphasis on White Collar Enforcement in the District - The National Law Review
U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania David Metcalf Promotes White-Collar Justice Program and Signals Emphasis on White Collar Enforcement in the District The National Law ReviewRead at original source
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Third Circuit Promotes White-Collar Justice Program - The National Law Review
Third Circuit Promotes White-Collar Justice Program The National Law ReviewRead at original source
State Courts — Philadelphia + Suburban Counties
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Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order in advance of midterms - WHYY
Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order in advance of midterms WHYYRead at original source
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U.S. airman faces felony charge after missing Bucks County 15-year-old found safe in Delaware - FOX 29 Philadelphia
U.S. airman faces felony charge after missing Bucks County 15-year-old found safe in Delaware FOX 29 PhiladelphiaRead at original source
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Man Gets 10 Years in 100-Pound Chester County Meth Case - MyChesCo
Man Gets 10 Years in 100-Pound Chester County Meth Case MyChesCoRead at original source
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Appoints Lamb McErlane Chairman to State Judicial Conduct Board - VISTA.Today
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Appoints Lamb McErlane Chairman to State Judicial Conduct Board VISTA.TodayRead at original source
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An old veterinarian’s office may become Radnor’s new district court - Inquirer.com
An old veterinarian’s office may become Radnor’s new district court Inquirer.comRead at original source
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Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Overturned $19 Million Corporate Negligence Jury Verdict Against Nursing Home Management Entities - Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Overturned $19 Million Corporate Negligence Jury Verdict Against Nursing Home Management Entities Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PCRead at original source
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Daughter, 2 men indicted in fatal shooting of mother inside Delaware County home - 10TV
Daughter, 2 men indicted in fatal shooting of mother inside Delaware County home 10TVRead at original source
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Man sentenced to probation for assaulting nurse at Montco jail - Perk Valley Now
Man sentenced to probation for assaulting nurse at Montco jail Perk Valley NowRead at original source
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“Night of Light” to Shine on Overdose Loss, Recovery in Chester County - MyChesCo
“Night of Light” to Shine on Overdose Loss, Recovery in Chester County MyChesCoRead at original source
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1 Dead After Barricade Incident In Lower Salford - Patch
1 Dead After Barricade Incident In Lower Salford PatchRead at original source
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Man accused of peering into young girl's bedroom window in Bucks County - FOX 29 Philadelphia
Man accused of peering into young girl's bedroom window in Bucks County FOX 29 PhiladelphiaRead at original source
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Longtime Philadelphia Homicide Judge Barbara McDermott Dies at 71 - Law.com
Longtime Philadelphia Homicide Judge Barbara McDermott Dies at 71 Law.comRead at original source
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Longtime Philadelphia Homicide Judge Barbara McDermott Dies at 71 - Law.com
Longtime Philadelphia Homicide Judge Barbara McDermott Dies at 71 Law.comRead at original source
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Montgomery County Takes On Social Media Giants in Federal Court - MONTCO.Today
Montgomery County Takes On Social Media Giants in Federal Court MONTCO.TodayRead at original source
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Chester County Expands Court Access With AI Kiosks - MyChesCo
Chester County Expands Court Access With AI Kiosks MyChesCoRead at original source