Category Archives: Legal Research

Prediction Realized: Downfall of the Pennsylvania Judiciary

 AN ABUSE OF POWER: HOW THE PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT USES ARTICLE V, SECTION 10(C) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSTITUTION TO DOMINATE PROCEDURAL LAWMAKING, AND WHY PENNSYLVANIA SHOULD AMEND THIS CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION
Jason Bologna, Esq. Copyright (c) 1998 Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
Introduction
James Madison once observed that “[t]he essence of government is power; and power, lodged as … Continue Reading ››

How To Sue the U.S. Federal Government

A REFRESHER ON THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT:
HOW TO SUE THE UNITED STATES

By Richard W. Hendrix

The Federal Tort Claims Act was enacted by Congress in 1946 in recognition of the inequities caused by the failure to permit tort suits against the United States Government. Prior to the enactment of the FTCA, private bills requiring Congressional consideration each session was the only avenue for civil recovery against the government. When the United States Government is now sued in tort, the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. § 346(b), 2671 - 2680, comes … Continue Reading ››