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We’re Rallying on the Steps of the U.S. Supreme Court
On Wednesday March 4, we will be traveling to Washington, DC to rally on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court as the Justices listen to arguments in June Medical v. Russo. In this case, formerly called June Medical v. Gee, the U.S. Supreme Court Justices will assess...
Victory: Defendant Did Not Have the Right to Personally Cross-Examination Minor Rape Victim at Trial
Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a plurality opinion in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Patrick Tighe agreeing that the trial court’s rejection of a defendant’s request to personally cross-examine his minor sexual assault victim during trial did not...
2020 Update: Does Your Local Pennsylvania Hospital Refuse to Provide Emergency Contraception to Rape Victims?
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Public Health Association recommend that emergency contraception is offered to all rape patients at risk of pregnancy. Some states mandate hospitals to provide such care. Pennsylvania law,...
Big News: Precedential Victory for Equal Pay in Philadelphia
After a years-long court battle, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a precedential opinion upholding the legality of a ban on inquiries about a job applicant’s prior pay to set future pay. “This is a victory for workers who have been or...
27 Years After FMLA, We Still Need *Paid Leave* in Pennsylvania
Today is the 27th anniversary of passage of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Many people erroneously believe the FMLA means paid leave, but it does not. The FMLA guarantees job protection for those who take leave under its provisions, it applies...
