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2000
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Judge Joseph A. Del Sole Chosen Superior Court of Pennsylvania President Judge
HARRISBURG, December 19, 2000 — The Superior Court of Pennsylvania today announced the election of Judge Joseph A. Del Sole as its president judge....December 18
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reappoints Three To The Continuing Legal Education Board
HARRISBURG, December 19, 2000 — The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania today announced the reappointment of three members to the Continuing Legal Education Board....December 18
Supreme Court Justice Newman to Receive Honorary Degree
HARRISBURG, December 12, 2000 — Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Sandra Schultz Newman will become Clarion University’s eighth honorary degree recipient during fall commencement ceremonies at the school on December 16....December 11
Toward A ‘Civil’ Court Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Adopts Code of Civility
HARRISBURG, December 7, 2000 — Chief Justice of Pennsylvania John P. Flaherty today announced the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has adopted a new Code of Civility for all judges and lawyers to underscore the importance of courtroom conduct in resolving cases and upholding the dignity of the legal profession....December 06
First Judicial District Awarded Attorney’s Fees for Defending Against Frivolous Lawsuits
PHILADELPHIA — The First Judicial District was awarded attorneys’ fees and costs on three recent occasions by three different federal courts after separate lawsuits filed by former employees were dismissed as frivolous...August 10
Philadelphia Municipal Court Boosts Efficiency and Access in Its Civil and Criminal Divisions
PHILADELPHIA, June 26, 2000 — Philadelphia Municipal Court is introducing new technology and operating procedures in its civil and criminal divisions to enhance access to the judicial system and accelerate efficient case processing....June 26
Supreme Court Chair Presentation
Supreme Court Chair Presentation A long-lost chair with historic and architectural significance returns to its original home in the Harrisburg Supreme Court chamber during a special ceremony at 10:30 a.m. June 5 in the court chamber....June 02
Statement of Zygmont A. Pines, Esq.Acting Court Administrator of Pennsylvania
Statement of Zygmont A. Pines, Esq. Acting Court Administrator of Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee Hearing Tuesday, March 7, 2000, 10 a.m. Good morning Mr. Chairman. I am the Acting Court Administrator of Pennsylvania and my name is Zygmont Pines. I am pleased to be here this morning and am joined by staff of the three appellate courts and of the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts – the AOPC....March 06