By Lauren M. Hoye On January 7, 2026, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the leading newspaper in the City of Pittsburgh, announced that it would cease operations effective May 2026. This announcement comes on the heels of a ruling from the United States Supreme Court on January 7 in which it denied ...
Understanding Alternatives to Family Court Litigation in PA
By Aneesah El-Amin-Jaamia When family lawyers first meet a new client, they hear about an upcoming custody battle or similar descriptions used to describe impending family court matters. The nature of the dispute could be the custody of children, a divorce and the division of assets, or the ...
Protect Your Loved Ones: Obtain a Will, Power of Attorney and Other Vital Estate Documents
By Ruth Ann DiDonato Life can change in a moment. If something happens to you, do your loved ones know what to do? Do they know your thoughts on life support if you’re hospitalized? Do they know what you want done with your property? Do they know how to handle your bills and other ...
A Landmark Win for First Responders: Pennsylvania Court Recognizes PTSD as a Valid Work-Related Injury for Firefighters
By Michael Dryden, Esq. On October 23, 2025, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court issued a landmark decision that will forever change the way the commonwealth treats mental health injuries among first responders. In Ganley v. Upper Darby Township, the court recognized the profound psychological ...
Protecting Household Pets from Domestic Violence
By Brett Zeitlin What happens to a household pet when domestic violence occurs? Is the pet itself in danger? Who does the pet go with if parties are separated because of domestic violence? Until recently the court had no control over this issue and no answers to these questions; the law ...
The Importance of Obtaining a Name Change in Pennsylvania to Get a REAL ID
For Pennsylvania residents looking to fly domestically or enter federal facilities, obtaining a REAL ID is becoming increasingly essential. As of May 7, 2025, federal law will require a REAL ID or another federally accepted form of identification (Passport) for access to certain secure federal sites ...
The Important Role of Sanitation Workers in Labor History
By Jordan Konell Sanitation workers are a vital part of any community, and they are worthy of our deep respect. During Waste & Recycling Workers Week and every day, we honor these hard-working individuals who keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and vibrant. Sanitation work is consistently ...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Unanimously Overturns Lower Court That Had Removed Candidate Michael Huff From Ballot
Philadelphia-resident and candidate for judge Michael Huff, represented by Willig, Williams & Davidson’s election lawyers Ryan Allen Hancock and Samuel Datlof, won a major victory at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court this week. The unanimous Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision that ...
DOGE Access at the National Labor Relations Board Raises Data Security Concerns
By Micky Devitt, Esq A whistleblower at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has reported that the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has accessed the agency’s internal data systems, extracted data, and may have opened the agency up to larger data security breaches. DOGE’s mission ...
First Responder – PTSI Act: A Game-Changer for Pennsylvania’s First Responders
By Maria Elena Dryden On Oct. 23, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the First Responder - Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Amendment (Act 121 of 2024) to the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act into law. This amendment represents a step forward in recognizing and supporting the ...