Philadelphia Bar Association

Panel To Discuss Fairness Of Courts’ Bail And Unpaid Fee Recovery System

It’s been nearly two years since the Court System began going after back debts, as part of a reform effort to combat chronic non-appearance by defendants in criminal cases.

2013/01/30

(File photo: Philadelphia City Hall. Credit: Tony Hanson)

Philadelphia City Council Continues Work To Tweak Lobbying Oversight Law

It was originally supposed to go into effect last July, but has yet to be implemented as city officials try to make adjustments to it.

2011/09/28

(The Philadelphia Board of Ethics, which today agreed to postpone enforcement of a new law regulating lobbyists. Photo by Mike Dunn)

Philadelphia Bar Assn. Withdraws Lobbying Lawsuit Against City of Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Bar Association has decided to withdraw its lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia — at least for now — over a new law regulating lobbyists.

2011/07/07

Philadelphia Bar Association Withholds Recommendation On Several Judge Candidates

The Philadelphia Bar Association has investigated the local candidates and issued its recommendations.

2011/04/05

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Honored By Philadelphia Bar Association

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was in Philadelphia to speak to almost 1,000 guests at the Philadelphia Bar Association luncheon.

2011/03/11

(US Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor receives the Diversity Award Rudolph Garcia, the Philadelphia Bar Association's first-ever Hispanic chancellor. Photo by Karin Phillips)

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Gets Award From Philadelphia Bar Assn.

US Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor on Friday received the Philadelphia Bar Association’s “Diversity Award,” which will be renamed in her honor.

2011/03/11

Philly Bar Association Continues Its Monthly Free Legal Hotline

The “Legal Line PM” operates from 5 until 8 PM on the third Wednesday of every month.

2011/01/19

Philadelphia Lawyers Pitch In For Pro Bono Week

Monday begins national pro bono week and Philadelphia lawyers are planning a series of events to provide free legal service to those who can’t afford it, especially to the homeless and seniors.

2010/10/17