The last time the Ellen Greenberg civil case was before a Philadelphia judge, there were fireworks. In early September, Judge Linda A. Carpenter delivered an extended tongue-lashing to the city ...

A Philadelphia judge Wednesday delivered an extended tongue-lashing to the city attorney representing the medical examiner over why Ellen Greenberg’s manner of death hasn’t been changed from suicide ...

A civil case accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs and Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter of sexually assaulting a then 13-year-old girl was dismissed Friday, according to a new court filing. "The false case against JAY-Z, ...

Three Philadelphia lawyers are poised to win “magic seats” as city judges after being quietly nominated last month by Democratic ward leaders to fill vacancies on the Nov. 4 ballot. Common Pleas Court ...

A Philadelphia high school student who was sexually assaulted by classmates can sue the school district under an exception to governmental immunity for sexual abuse, a Commonwealth Court panel ruled ...

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The Pa. Commonwealth Court hears high-level appeals in civil and regulatory matters involving public entities. Currently ...

"I am running for judge to make our court system more equitable. Our landlord/tenant court, known as the 'eviction' court, must recognize that housing is a human right." The following has been edited ...

In an effort to provide follow up support for jurors who experience anxiety and/or trauma following their service, the Philadelphia court system has launched a new effort that will provide mental ...

Frederica Massiah-Jackson, a retired Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judge, civil jury trailblazer, and the first African American president judge in Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, Aug. 27. She was ...