Pennsylvania

Innocence Prevails: After 34 Years, Pennsylvania Man Exonerated and Freed in 1990 Murder Case

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Philadelphia, PA – A man who spent over three decades in prison for a 1990 murder has been released after a judge overturned his conviction. Ronald Johnson, 61, was freed from State Correctional Institution-Phoenix this week. The decision to vacate his conviction came after the Philadelphia judge and the prosecutor dismissed the charges. Johnson’s release was the result of the tireless efforts of him and three generations of his family, who fought for his innocence, according to Phillips Black, a nonprofit law firm advocating for incarcerated individuals. Johnson’s first plan as a free man after … Read more

Amos Miller Fights for Freedom to Sell Raw Milk Products Beyond Pennsylvania, Asserts Commonwealth’s Commerce Authority Overreach

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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Amos Miller, a Pennsylvania farmer, is seeking a court order that would allow him to sell his products outside the state. Miller’s lawyers argue that the current ban on sales, imposed by the Commonwealth, exceeds its authority in regulating commerce in other states. They believe this restriction would cause irreparable harm to Miller, his business, and his customers. Moreover, Miller’s legal team is requesting a clause in the court order that explicitly disavows his connection to a website falsely claiming to sell his products and orders the website owner to cease … Read more

Proposed Rule for Pennsylvania Lawyers Sparks First Amendment Challenge, Threatening Free Speech Rights of Legal Professionals

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Philadelphia, PA — A contentious rule proposed for Pennsylvania lawyers has raised concerns over potential infringement on First Amendment rights. Critics argue that if implemented, the rule could have a chilling effect on free speech. The legal dispute in Greenberg v. Lehocky revolves around the state’s Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys and how it defines misconduct. Licensed attorney Zach Greenberg, who is known for providing continuing legal education presentations on the First Amendment, has challenged recent changes to the rule. Following his argument that the rule changes were unconstitutionally vague and posed a risk … Read more

Jury Awards $11 Million Verdict to Pennsylvania Dentist for Delayed Cancer Diagnosis and Alleged Cover-Up

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Luzerne County, Pennsylvania – A dentist in suburban Pennsylvania has been hit with an $11 million verdict for failing to investigate a patient’s tongue sore, which turned out to be cancerous. The jury award included $8 million in punitive damages, with the defendant allegedly attempting to undermine the patient’s claims by withholding dental records. The case involved a delayed cancer diagnosis, where the plaintiff alleged that the dentist failed to properly examine and detect the cancerous condition. The jury found in favor of the patient, awarding substantial punitive damages. The defendant was accused of intentionally … Read more