Courts & Law
Controversial anti-squatting bill becomes law in Philadelphia
Housing advocates fear the law will do far more harm than good — to homeowners and legal tenants.
8 years ago
Calls grow to delay Kavanaugh vote after accuser goes public
The woman, Christine Blasey Ford, spoke to the Post on the record and confirmed details that had previously been reported in other outlets, including The New Yorker.
8 years ago
Bucks prosecution of nursing mom in baby’s death triggers alarm on addiction treatment
The homicide prosecution of an addicted mother whose infant son died after breastfeeding is considered a test case of how far a district attorney can go to address opioids.
8 years ago
Listen 5:28Census citizenship question trial could start day before midterm elections
The hearing did not resolve whether two key Trump administration officials involved with the citizenship question will be deposed for the lawsuits.
8 years ago
Emoluments lawsuit moves a step closer to Trump
The proposal is one of several for "document discovery" in the historic civil suit against the president.
8 years ago
Manafort plea deal begs key question: What does he know?
What information is Manafort able to provide about the president?
8 years ago
Researcher tried to steal GSK drug secrets in case involving Upper Merion workers
Tao Li, 45, of San Diego, conspired to steal confidential information from the pharmaceutical giant about anti-cancer drugs under development.
8 years ago
Kavanaugh denies allegation of sexual misconduct during high school
Kavanaugh strongly pushed back on an allegation of sexual misconduct from more than 30 years ago.
8 years ago
Emily Fredrick’s mother, Laura, spoke on behalf of the family, her voice cracking with emotion.
8 years ago
As Pa. overhauls prison book policies, inmates’ rights groups cry foul
All books will now have to go through the Department of Corrections.
8 years ago
Precedent for possible criminal charges of Pa. Catholic leadership rooted in landmark Philly case
While scathing, last month’s grand jury report about clergy sex abuse in Pennsylvania was released with ...
8 years ago
Listen 4:08Manafort pleads guilty, agrees to cooperate with Mueller’s Russia probe
The plea took place three days before he was to face trial on charges related to his lobbying work for Ukraine and alleged witness tampering.
8 years ago
Student borrowers and advocates win court case against DeVos
A federal judge has ruled that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos' delay of a key student borrower protection rule was improper and unlawful.
8 years ago
Republicans brush aside Dems’ effort to delay Kavanaugh vote
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee brushed aside a flurry of Democratic attempts to delay the consideration of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday.
8 years ago
New Jersey applies data mining to predict opioid overdose hot spots
State AG says it can help law enforcement get there before the next fatal overdose and help get drug users into treatment.
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