The Philadelphia Bar Association has spoken out on topics important to our profession, our system of justice, and to the community-at-large.
In recent months, here are some of the topics that we have advocated for or against on your behalf:
| SUPPORTED:  | - A broader ban on gifts to public officials
- Abolishing Traffic Court
- Filling federal judicial vacancies
- Merit selection of state appellate court judges
- Appointment of special prosecutors in police violence cases
- Reciprocity with New Jersey on Bar admissions
- Emeritus status for retired attorneys providing pro bono services
- Amending the ethical rules to allow advice on medical marijuana
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| OPPOSED:  | - A sales tax on legal services
- House Bill 1885 on "Sanctuary Cities"
- Senate Bill 869 on civil asset forfeiture
- Unjust criticism of the judiciary in the Presidential election
- A legislative gag order on physicians
- Foreclosing "Juvenile lifer" resentencing
- Strict liability on cities for acts by non-citizens
- Medical panels in workers compensation cases
- Legislation shortening the time to appeal residential evictions
- Unfair competition with local lawyer referral services
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