Courts & Law
What comes next for Philadelphia’s domestic workers?
A key factor in the enforcement of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights will be ensuring that all workers are confident in the reporting process.
4 years ago
Murphy signs nine bills to protect N.J.’s health insurance gains from federal attack
All state-run plans would be required to cover basic services and not penalize patients with preexisting conditions
4 years ago
Sunoco fined $2 million for Mariner East spills in Raystown Lake
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has fined Sunoco Pipeline almost $2 million for pollution releases into Raystown Lake during pipeline construction.
4 years ago
Pa. governor to follow through on plan to close state prison
Gov. Tom Wolf said Friday that he will follow through on his plan to close another state prison, as a cost-cutting step amid a declining inmate population.
4 years ago
Philly public defenders move for union vote after management skips voluntary recognition
The union, which would represent about 200 lawyers, said it’s holding out hope for a new proposal from management — but it’s still filing for an NLRB election.
4 years ago
N.J. is eliminating ‘patently unfair’ motor vehicle surcharges — but not for 15 years
New Jersey will eliminate surcharges on motor vehicle violations, which defendants are required to pay in addition to court-imposed fines and penalties.
4 years ago
Youth groups are skirting background check law intended to protect children from abuse
Five years after the law took effect, there are signs it isn’t working as intended, and organizations are able to skirt the rules and face few, if any, consequences.
4 years ago
Hearing for fired Philly cop accused of sexual assault postponed after judge recuses herself
Holmes was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing three female officers. The judge is handing off the case to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest.
4 years ago
Pa. moves to close another prison as incarceration rates drop
Crime in Pa. has been on the decline for two decades, and changing attitudes towards incarceration have dramatically lowered the state prison population.
4 years ago
SEPTA unit chief promoted to top job amid FBI inquiry
The head of a SEPTA division that is currently the subject of a federal corruption probe has been promoted to one of the highest ranking positions in the transit agency.
4 years ago
High court skeptical of New Jersey ‘Bridgegate’ convictions
The justices suggested during arguments that the government had overreached in prosecuting Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni.
4 years ago
Boy Scouts abused in other states sue in N.J. using untested strategy
The out-of-state men say they have grounds to sue because the abuse occurred when the Boy Scouts of America was headquartered in New Jersey.
4 years ago
Dozens of managers exit troubled SEPTA office in wake of FBI probe
At least 34 managers within SEPTA’s facility management unit have left the public transit agency in the wake of a federal investigation.
4 years ago
Mobile van outside prison gate provides bridge to services for Delaware’s returning citizens
When men are released from prison in Wilmington, a mobile van will be waiting to get them the services they need, from an ID card to mental health treatment.
4 years ago
Authorities: Kosher store shooters planned attack for months
State and federal authorities say David Anderson and Francine Graham were fueled by hatred of Jews and law enforcement that they expressed in notes and online postings.
4 years ago