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Federal Courts Federal Judge Finds Pennsylvania COVID-19 Restrictions Unconstitutional

Federal Judge Finds Pennsylvania COVID-19 Restrictions Unconstitutional

By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on August 10, 2021

Pennsylvanians upset about having to stay at home due to COVID-19 can get out their party hats, thanks to a decision by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge...

Federal Courts 3rd Circuit: Proposed Drug Safehouse in Philadelphia Violates Federal Law

3rd Circuit: Proposed Drug Safehouse in Philadelphia Violates Federal Law

By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on August 10, 2021

While everyone agrees that the opioid crisis is causing significant harm to individuals, families, and communities across the nation, people disagree on the...

Federal Courts Pittsburgh's "Buffer Zone" Ordinance Does Not Prevent Sidewalk Counseling at Abortion Clinics

Pittsburgh's "Buffer Zone" Ordinance Does Not Prevent Sidewalk Counseling at Abortion Clinics

By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on October 22, 2019

Outside of two Planned Parenthood clinics in Pittsburgh, pro-life advocates have long engaged in protests, demonstrations, and other activity designed to...

Federal Courts Third Circuit Clarifies When Public Employees Speak as Private Citizens

Third Circuit Clarifies When Public Employees Speak as Private Citizens

By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on October 16, 2019

It is not always clear when public employees are acting in an official capacity and when they are acting as private citizens. The issue can be important when...

Federal Courts Third Circuit Halts FCC Plan to Deregulate Broadcast Ownership Rules

Third Circuit Halts FCC Plan to Deregulate Broadcast Ownership Rules

By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on September 24, 2019

Netflix just bought the global streaming rights to Seinfeld for $500 million, proving that there is value in re-runs. That’s not necessarily the case for the...

Federal Courts Government Not Immune From Lawsuits Over Airport Screenings

Government Not Immune From Lawsuits Over Airport Screenings

By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on September 13, 2019

Invasive searches at the airport are not a new complaint. Back when the TSA first started doing full-body scans and pat-downs, they were fodder for comedians...

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