Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is the 5th most populous US state with close to 13 million residents. It sits in the 3rd Federal Circuit Court of Appeals with a capital city at Harrisburg. Philadelphia is the largest city, but the state is also home to Pittsburgh, Erie, and Scranton-Wilkes-Barre.

In 2016, Pennsylvania’s economy was ranked 6th in the country, with a gross state product of nearly $720 billion. The state has several manufacturing centers and prominent financial and insurance industries. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are home to several Fortune 500 companies including PPG Industries, H.J Heinz, U.S Steel, Rite Aid, Comcast, and Hershey. Gambling was legalized in 2004, and the state has at least 10 casinos.

Current political party strength lies with the Democratic Party. However, in the 2016 election the state gave its 20 electoral votes to a Republican Presidential candidate for the first time since the 1988 elections.

Pennsylvania is one of the original 13 colonies, and it became a US territory in 1681 under the land grant to William Penn. It was the second state admitted into the Union on December 12, 1787. Philadelphia is home to Independence Hall, where the US Constitution was ratified and the Declaration of Independence was drafted. Pennsylvania has 140 miles of shoreline running across Lake Erie and the Delaware Estuary.

Pennsylvania is home to some of the best universities in the U.S., including University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Villanova University.

The state's top tourism attractions include the Liberty Bell, Hershey's Chocolate World, Gettysburg, the Pocono Mountains, and the  Carnegie Museums. The cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are frequently visited by tourists for their historical and cultural offerings. Philadelphia is home to the Eagles NFL team, the 76ers NBA team, the Flyers NHL team, and the Phillies MLB team. Pittsburgh is home to the Steelers NFL team, the Penguins NHL team, and the Pirates MLB team. 

Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit Court are often faced with legal issues involving labor and employment issues, data breach and security litigation, insurance, and taxes, and food and pharmaceuticals.

Custom text Title Organization
Jul
21
2023
Exploring Current Popular Topics in Estate Litigation in Pennsylvania Stark & Stark
Jul
20
2023
Where Can a Corporation Be Sued For, Well, Anything? (an Evolving Test) Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C.
Jul
5
2023
Supreme Court Reaffirms Registering to Do Business May Subject You to Lawsuits Bracewell LLP
Jun
30
2023
Supreme Court Upholds Personal Jurisdiction by Corporate Registration Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
30
2023
US Supreme Court Holds Business Registration Subjects out Of State Companies to General Personal Jurisdiction K&L Gates
Jun
28
2023
Another Election Law Blockbuster: Moore Is Alive, but Independent State Legislature Theory Is Not – SCOTUS Today Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
21
2023
Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Reports a Rise in Infant Injuries and Deaths in PA Hospitals Stark & Stark
Jun
21
2023
PA Policeman Indicted: Pennsylvania Lieutenant Arrested for Transporting Undocumented Immigrant Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jun
18
2023
The Conundrum of Sourcing Income for Nonresidents Blank Rome LLP
Jun
7
2023
Game On: Mid-Year Update on U.S. Gaming Industry's Expanding Regulations, Legislation, and Launches Blank Rome LLP
Jun
2
2023
Pennsylvania AG Targets Rent-to-Own Company for Alleged Deceptive and Predatory Practices Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
19
2023
Client Update: Pennsylvania Breach of Personal Information Notification Act (BPINA) Norris McLaughlin P.A.
May
18
2023
Pennsylvania AG Settles With Snap for $11.4 Million: The Importance of Compliance for Consumer Finance Companies Operating in the Virtual Marketplace Katten
May
18
2023
EyeMed Data Breach Multistate Settlement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
17
2023
Litigation Minute: Protecting Against Session Replay Suits K&L Gates
May
16
2023
Tennessee Passes Comprehensive Data Privacy Law Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
May
16
2023
Pennsylvania Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Whistleblower Case Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
16
2023
Enforcing U.S. Consumer Data Privacy Laws Part 2: State Attorney General Enforcement Pierce Atwood LLP
May
4
2023
Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Information Act – Amendments Effective Today Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C.
May
2
2023
May 2nd Marks Effective Date of Pennsylvania Breach Law Amendments Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
28
2023
Pennsylvania Medical Supply Company Agrees to $5 Million Settlement ArentFox Schiff LLP
Apr
18
2023
Litigation Minute: Pennsylvania and Florida Emerge as Fertile Ground for Session Replay Litigation K&L Gates
Apr
12
2023
Pennsylvania Court Holds Employer Must Reimburse Out-of-Pocket Costs for Medical Marijuana Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
6
2023
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Provide for a Community Solar Program Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
28
2023
ACTING PA DEP SECRETARY DISCUSSES BROAD VIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL EJ STAFF Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C.
Mar
23
2023
PTO Deductions Are Not “Salary” Under the FLSA, Third Circuit Holds Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
20
2023
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Holds Employer Financially Responsible for Employee’s Medical Marijuana Treatment Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Mar
8
2023
Butler County Takes a Stand: Reverses Sanctuary Policy to Improve Public Safety Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Feb
25
2023
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Coupon Amounts Are Not Subtracted from Sales Tax Base Unless Sales Receipt Adequately Describes Taxable Item and Coupon McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
23
2023
Tooey Analysis Extended to Occupational Disease Act K&L Gates
Feb
8
2023
Pennsylvanian Immigration Detention Center Shuts Down, Raising Questions Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Feb
2
2023
Governor Shapiro Takes Action to Improve Permitting Efficiency Within Pennsylvania Agencies K&L Gates
Feb
1
2023
Graduation Goods Settlement: A Good Reminder of AGs’ Data Security Priorities Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
1
2023
How Buying Pet Stairs Led to a Class Action Lawsuit over Wiretapping Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Jan
30
2023
Annual Reports Coming to Pennsylvania and Other Updates to the Pennsylvania Associations Code: Part 4—Ratifying Defective Actions K&L Gates
Jan
25
2023
Annual Reports Coming to Pennsylvania and Other Updates to the Pennsylvania Associations Code: Part 3—Renunciation; Business Judgment Rule K&L Gates
Jan
25
2023
Former PennDOT Employee Charged in Illegal Licensing Scheme that Targeted Immigrants Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jan
24
2023
PLAINTIFF WINS TRANSFER OF TCPA AND FTSA CLASS ACTION TO MDFL: USDC EDPA found Venue, Private and Public Interests Weighed in Favor of Transfer Despite Defendant’s Objection Troutman Amin, LLP
Jan
23
2023
Annual Reports Coming to Pennsylvania and Other Updates to the Pennsylvania Associations Code: Part 2—Annual Reports K&L Gates
Jan
23
2023
Pennsylvania Set to Expand Discrimination Protections Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
Jan
19
2023
Annual Reports Coming to Pennsylvania, and Other Updates to the Pennsylvania Associations Code: Part 1 - A Summary K&L Gates
Jan
18
2023
In Philadelphia, Economy Struggles to Keep Up with New Influx of Immigrants Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jan
18
2023
Pennsylvania PFAS Regulations Become Law CMBG3 Law
Jan
17
2023
Commonwealth Court Strikes Down 2021 Accessibility Regulations as Unconstitutional - Pennsylvania Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C.
Jan
16
2023
Justice Department Secures Resolution in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania The U.S. Department of Justice
Jan
13
2023
Higher Prices in Pennsylvania and Liquor Law Reform in New Jersey Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jan
13
2023
Pennsylvania District Court Grants Employer Summary Judgment on Whistleblower Retaliation Claims Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
7
2023
Pennsylvania General Assembly Enacts Senate Bill to Amend Oil and Gas Lease Act Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C.
Jan
3
2023
Pennsylvania PFAS Regulations Poised To Become Law CMBG3 Law
Jan
1
2023
2023 New Year’s Resolution: Don’t Get “Whacked” By A State AG for Cybersecurity Compliance Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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