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06/22/2020

Counties may not ban people on probation or parole from using prescription cannabis if they are registered in Pennsylvania’s medical ma*****na program, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court said that people holding a valid medical ma*****na card are immun...

06/17/2020

Butler County State Representative Daryl Metcalfe introduced five articles of impeachment against Gov. Tom Wolf and his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read below: https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/06/16/daryl-metcalfe-gov-tom-wolf-impeachment/

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A Butler County state representative has introduced a House resolution calling for the impeachment of Gov. Tom Wolf over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

06/15/2020

Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania General Assembly will enter into a legal battle, as the Pa. lawmakers have recently passed a resolution that would end the Governor's COVID-19 emergency declaration. Read the full details here:

(*This story was updated at 3:57 p.m. on 6/10/20 to include new material from Pa. Senate Republicans) Gov. Tom Wolf said Wednesday that the Republican-led Legislature doesn’t have the authority to end the state’s pandemic emergency declaration with the resolution it passed Tuesday, and he’s pr...

06/15/2020

Today, in a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that workers cannot be fired on the basis of sexual orientation. Check the news here:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53055632

There's a lot of news happening now and we are here to keep you updated. Check back for more updates!

Watershed moment for LGBT rights in US as Supreme Court rules workplace law protects gay and transgender employees.

04/22/2020

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03/16/2020

Dear Clients:

With the increasing news and concern regarding the COVID-19, coronavirus, Sommer Law Group wants to ensure our clients we are monitoring the developing situation and have resources in place to provide you continued service in any type of contingency situation. We will continue to monitor the news and any reports or requirements from the CDC and local, state and federal governments.

Upon receipt of any notification with regards to the status of your case or file, our office will promptly notify you of any changes, postponements, and/or cancellations. In any event of shutdown, please know that our office will remain open and is equipped to work remotely and continue providing the highest level of client service.

Our focus, dedication, and support are unwavering as we navigate these unique times while prioritizing the safety and health of our employees, clients, and family. We hope you and your loved ones remain safe and healthy.

Very truly yours,
BRAD N. SOMMER
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11/13/2019

"The Pennsylvania Supreme Court said that votes cast on Tuesday for the Marsy's Law ballot referendum on victims' rights will not be counted — affirming an order last week from the state Commonwealth Court."

Voters can cast their ballots on the statewide victims’ rights referendum question, but those votes will not be tabulated.

11/06/2019

"The new restrictions were a major defeat for Airbnb as it prepares to go public and the latest in a string of laws that cities around the world have passed to regulate the home-sharing industry’s explosive growth."

Restrictions approved by voters on Tuesday followed concerns over rising rents. They were a rebuke of Airbnb as it prepares to go public.

10/31/2019

"The trademark was added to the Patent and Trademark Office’s supplemental register, which means the university doesn’t have the presumption of federal ownership — although it can sue others for using it and prevent them from registering it."

Nearly a year after applying to protect "Happy Valley," Penn State was granted the trademark by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Tuesday.

10/18/2019

"Leonard Pozner, whose son 6-year-old Noah was killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre, was awarded $450,000 in damages by a Wisconsin jury from a defamation lawsuit filed in response to conspiracy theorists claiming the Newtown tragedy never occurred."

Leonard Pozner's son 6-year-old Noah was killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre.

10/04/2019

"According to court documents, Kevin Howard recently won a judgment against his ex-wife's lover for 'alienation of affections' -- a claim that exists in just a handful of other states across the country -- according to court documents."

Alienation of affection laws, sometimes known as "homewrecker" laws, allow the spouse to sue another person for "purposefully interfering with the marital relationship."

10/03/2019

"In a ruling that could clear the way for the first supervised injection site in the nation, a federal judge ruled Wednesday that a Philadelphia nonprofit’s plan for a facility where people could use drugs under medical supervision does not violate U.S. law."

The decision will shape the legal debate surrounding supervised injection sites in several U.S. cities that are also considering, and in some cases have authorized, the opening of such facilities.