Chief Justice Debra Todd directed a letter to Pennsylvania Lawyers in commemoration of Law Day 2025 thanking them for their support of legal aid and pro bono service. The letter appears below. Text of the letter: May 2025 Dear Pennsylvania Lawyer: As we commemorate Law Day, I join outgoing PBA

In the wake of storms last week that impacted thousands of people in southwestern Pennsylvania, Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning everyone to stay alert for potential scammers and to know their rights regarding home repairs and improvements. Many impacted homeowners and business owners are

Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a policy update at the Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections to strengthen religious accommodations for individuals entering the criminal justice system. The change comes after collaboration between the Office of Attorney General’s Civil Rights Enforcement

Recognizing the need for continued guardianship reform, the Pennsylvania Courts will hold the second Pennsylvania Guardianship Justice Summit, focused on bringing together leaders from across the state to explore the use of alternatives to guardianship and expand access to justice. “Guardianship

Staff of the Federal Trade Commission published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) designed to provide consumers and businesses with information regarding the agency’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, which takes effect on May 12, 2025. The Rule prohibits bait-and-switch pricing and other tactics

The Federal Trade Commission alleged that Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) and its owner, Kenneth Redon III, threatened consumers with jail time, lawsuits, and wage garnishments to pressure them into paying debt they didn’t actually owe. In an amended complaint, the FTC further alleged that GCI and

Today, Governor Josh Shapiro launched a new, centralized consumer protection hotline, website, and email address to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to report scams, resolve financial and insurance issues, and access help from the Commonwealth. The announcement is part of the Shapiro Administration

The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that disaster preparation season kicks off soon with National Wildfire Awareness Month in May and National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 4-10. With tax season over and peak periods for disasters approaching, now is a good time for taxpayers to think