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Pennsylvania House Bill Takes Aim at Private Equity in Health Care

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Both the CentePending legislation in the Pennsylvania General Assembly seeks to limit the impact of private equity on health care in Pennsylvania. House Bill 1460, titled the “Health System Protection Act,” passed with...more

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Pennsylvania Legislature Revives Bill Scrutinizing Health Care Transactions

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Throughout the country, state governments have been introducing bills which grant state authorities the ability to closely scrutinize health care transactions – specifically, with an eye toward those involving private equity....more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, July 10, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Warns About Medicaid Cuts, Rural Hospital Closures - During a press conference in York on Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro (D) sharply criticized Pennsylvania Republicans for supporting a federal reconciliation...more

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Pennsylvania Recreational Marijuana: Where It Stands Now and What Comes Next

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On May 7, 2025, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 1200 (HB 1200), which would have legalized adult-use marijuana across the Commonwealth. The bill authorized sales through state-run stores overseen...more

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Tsunami or Business as Usual: What Does the New Motorcycle Lemon Law Hold for Pennsylvania?

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Key Points:  Effective May 18, 2025, purchasers of new motorcycles in Pennsylvania may bring Lemon Law suits....more

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Pennsylvania Moves Closer to $15 Minimum Wage as Bill Advances to Senate

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A bill to increase the hourly minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 in Pennsylvania’s most populous counties beginning 2026 has passed the General Assembly. The bill provides other, lesser increases in the state’s smaller counties....more

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House Bill 183: A Transformative Proposal for Disfigurement Claims in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation

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Pennsylvania House Bill 183 (HB 183) introduces substantial amendments to Section 306(c)(22) of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. If enacted, the proposed changes will have significant implications for injured...more

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Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Signs POWER Act

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Mayor Parker Signs POWER Act Into Law - On Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the POWER Act into law, expanding protections for City workers by increasing penalties for employer retaliation, extending sick leave to...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, April 7, 2025

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PA Senate Passes Bill to Crack Down on Fentanyl Dealers - The state Senate approved a bill imposing a mandatory minimum 25-year sentence on drug dealers whose fentanyl sales result in fatal overdoses. The bill, known as...more

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A Chilling Effect on Zoning

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Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1346 which was introduced at the end of the 2023-2024 legislative session. Its aim was to restrict the distribution of unconventional gas well fees to municipalities whose zoning ordinances...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 3, March 2023

Department of Education’s New Guidance on Personal Liability Requirements Leaves Uncertainty for Institutions - On March 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (“DOE”) released guidance related to the instances in which...more

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