WITF’s The Spark with Judith D. Cassel Since Pennsylvania legalized medical marijuana in 2016, the cannabis industry has grown quickly—but not without growing pains. In
These primary judicial races could affect caregiving statewide. 4 court cases show how. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Democrats and Republicans will choose candidates for openings on
Far left, Judith Cassel, middle, Dennis Whitaker, far right, Whitney Snyder.Dennis Whitaker has not only been a strong legal advocate for environmental and energy issues
The Rohrbacher-Farr Amendment is a provision that prohibits the federal government (Department of Justice) from prosecuting medical cannabis operations that are in compliance with state
“Europe’s cannabis market: slow recreational growth but a booming medical industry While the adult-use market in Europe is taking longer than expected to take shape,
The federal government previously entered into contracts with Pennsylvania to fund public health initiatives, cut energy costs, provide safe drinking water, and create jobs in
The Senate Consumer Affairs Committee held a hearing this week (Jan 28) to receive testimony on what is causing energy prices to increase. Rather than
On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court overturned 40 years of precedent during which courts gave agencies deference when interpreting an ambiguous statute. This deference
The Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly BY: MICAH BUCY and JUDITH CASSEL,1 Dauphin County Members of the Pennsylvania Bar ABSTRACT Despite being illegal at the federal
Municipal authorities have exciting new projects that will reduce costs to customers, improve safety, and protect the environment. But these capital projects take money. Where
On May 20, 2024, the Office of Open Records (OOR) posted a notice regarding Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) requests received by agencies submitted to agencies via
By Judith Cassel, Esq., Partner, Hawke McKeon & Sniscak LLP Municipal authorities have exciting new projects that will reduce costs to customers, improve safety, and
On June 7, 2024, Senator Stefano, Chairman of the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, introduced SB 1250. The overt purpose of the bill
On April 30, 2024, the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee passed SB 1174, which was introduced by its Chairman, Senator Stefano. The bill
Bills Moving In State Capitol Last Week Multiple developments played out in the State Capitol last week that are of interest to the PPA and
Thank you to partners Judith Cassel and Todd Stewart and the Hawke McKeon & Sniscak law firm, for your generous donation to the Lancaster NFP Emergency Housing
Two and a half years ago the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed Commonwealth Court Judge Michael Wojcik’s Opinion in Hommrich v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Public Utility
In Cicero v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, ___ A.3d ___, (Pa. Cmwlth., No. 910 C.D. 2022, filed July 31, 2023) (“Cicero”), the court reversed the Pennsylvania Public
On March 9, 2023, the Commonwealth Court issued a memorandum opinion reversing and remanding a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) decision that approved a natural
On March 31, 2021, the Public Service Commission of Maryland (Commission) issued Order No. 89795 which proposed to drastically re-write the Maryland Telephone Solicitations Act
