he Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued its order approving the settlement in the PPL Electric Utilities rate proceeding, resolving a case in which PPL sought
HMS Legal’s KC Read-Fisher scores another win for client in employment dispute filed with U.S. Department of Labor under the Occupational Safety and Health Act
Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection is issuing Requests for Information in order to incentivize new energy generation, and most importantly, new energy storage projects. This
When parties have “pre-existing suits” in federal court but are subsequently ordered to arbitration, Supreme Court affirms that, upon completion of arbitration, federal courts retain
Not every workplace dispute ends when the employee leaves. HMS Legal congratulates Associate KC Read-Fisher on a recent win before the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Board
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro sent a letter to the CEOs of every Pennsylvania utility. In the letter he outlines three
MEDIA CONTACT: Governor’s Press Office, ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov PECO has withdrawn its proposed rate case, saving Pennsylvanians $510 million — reducing future utility bills by up to $34
Trump blocks U.S.’s renewable energy efforts even while his Iran War causes Americans to suffer higher gas prices due to foreign oil’s inability to pass
On March 2, 2026, HMS Partner Todd Stewart testified before the Pa House Energy Committee at a hearing dedicated to Net Metering. Todd was asked
Please join HMS Legal in contributing to this worthy cause that assists low-income Pennsylvania residents with their winter heating bills.
Congratulations to Judi for her Excellence in Philanthropy Award. See her beautiful tribute to her sister Beth here.
Congratulations to HMS Legal attorneys, Kevin McKeon and Melissa Chapaska, for today’s historic win for consumers in California! FERC Judge finds California’s 2001-2012 energy crisis-era
HMS Legal partners, Whitney Snyder and Judi Cassel, attend Widener University Commonwealth Law Schools’ Gala celebrating 35 years of excellence in legal education, community impact
HMS Legal, HMS Renewable and Cannabis Law Solutions welcome its newest associate, KC Read-Fisher! We are proud of her accomplishments to-date which include, but are
The US intends to cancel $13 billion in funds for green energy Sept 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Energy intends to cancel more
KC Read-Fisher, who joined HMS Legal LLP as an associate this fall (bar admission pending), recently achieved a significant milestone during her final semester of
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
HMS Legal Melissa Chapaska had a substantive win in New Jersey for one of CLS’s cannabis clients. The case involves a CLS cannabis client’s efforts to hold a construction contractor accountable for negligence and fraud in the construction of a cannabis facility. Following Melissa’s successful oral argument on the merits of these claims, the judge denied the construction company’s attempts to dismiss these claims. The case will proceed to adjudicate whether the construction company can be held liable for damages resulting from the claims alleged.