Adopted November, 2004
- Transferring the Association Sponsored Life Insurance Program from Reliastar Insurance Company to New York Life Insurance Company
- Adopting the Group Insurance Liberty Mutual Association Program
- Adopting the Revised Investment Policy Guidelines
- Adopting the Report and Recommendations of the American Bar Association's Kennedy Commission
- Opposing an Additional Pennsylvania Transfer Tax as Contained in House Bill 2750
- Supporting Federal Legislation Prohibiting Genetic Discrimination
- Approving Comments to Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Regarding Discovery of Electronically Stored Information
Adopted September, 2004
- Opposing SB 689 or Similar Legislation, relating to Customer Protections Contained in the Public Utility Code and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)'s Customer Service Regulations
- Urging the Board of Judges to Implement Performance Standards for Court-Appointed Counsel in Criminal Cases
- Supporting the Extension of SSI Benefits to Refugees and Humanitarian Immigrants
Adopted July, 2004
- In Support of Proposed Amendments to the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement
- Encouraging the Philadelphia Bar Association to Provide Free Membership to Lawyers Who Have Been Admitted for Less Than One Full Year
Adopted June, 2004
- Opposing Amendment of the United States Constitution to Restrict the Ability of a State to Prescribe the Qualifications for Civil Marriage
- Establishing a State Civil Litigation Section
- Supporting the Extension of the Federal Ban on Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons
- Supporting a Reduction in the Statute of Limitations on Adverse Possession
Adopted May, 2004
- Supporting Senate Bill 276
- Regarding Taping of Interrogations
- In Recognition of the Centennial Anniversary of The Committee of Seventy
- To Include Education to Promote Fairness and Eliminate Any Bias in the Justice System as Part of Continuing Legal Education
- Regarding Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee Recommendation 67
- Opposing the Clear Acts
Adopted March, 2004
- Recommending Amendment to Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1042.1-8 and 237.1-6
- Opposing the Death Penalty for Persons Under Age 18 at the Time of the Offense
- Adopting Law Firm Pro Bono Reporting
Adopted February, 2004
- Regarding the Criminal Records Provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act
- Urging Senators Specter and Santorum to Co-Sponsor S. 1091: Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act
- Regarding Enemy Combatants
Adopted January, 2004
Adopted December, 2003
Adopted November, 2003
- Adopt The Revised Rules of the Lawyer-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program
- To Oppose Bill Number 030645 Amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code Relating to Zoning and Planning
- Supporting the Report of the Tax Reform Commission
Adopted October, 2003
- Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds to Conduct a Study to Determine the Feasibility of Developing a Lawyers Conference Center on the 6th Floor of Philadelphia City Hall
- Opposing Legislation that Caps Non-Economic Damages and Supporting Reform that Mitigates the Medical Professional Liability Insurance Crisis
Adopted September, 2003
- Supporting Repeal of Legislation Amending Pennsylvania Estate Tax
- To Support the General Assembly to Establish a Legislative Advisory Committee on Racial and Gender Bias in the Court System
- Concerning Equal Access to Courts and Administrative Agencies
Adopted July, 2003
- Supporting Improvement in the Delivery of Justice in the Domestic Relations Division of Philadelphia Family Court
- Supporting the Firearm Injury Center at Penn
- Adopting Technical Amendments to the Pension Plan
- Cosponsoring the American Bar Association's Recommendations to Amend Portions of the ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct
- Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Villanova University School of Law
Adopted June, 2003
- Cosponsoring the American Bar Association's Recommendations Regarding Adequate Compensation for State and Local Judges
- Supporting Legislation to Increase the Salaries of Federal Judges
Adopted May, 2003
- Supporting the Restoration of State Funding for Treatment of Substance Abuse
- Opposing the Imposition of the Death Penalty on the Mentally Retarded
Adopted April, 2003
- Transferring the Long Term Disability and Hospital Indemnity Products to AIG American General
- Dissolving the International Human Rights Fund
Adopted February, 2003
- Supporting the Adoption of Proposed Amendments to Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Rule *1028 and *1028.1, regarding Eminent Domain Code Preliminary Objections
- Supporting the Affirmative Action Admissions Policy of the University of Michigan Law School
Adopted December, 2002
- Approving the Submission of Bylaw Amendments to the Members Concerning Committees, Sections and Nominations of the Association
- Approving Continuation of Section 208(D) of the Bylaws, Regarding the Appointment of Minority Members to the Board of Governors
Adopted October, 2002
- Supporting Pennsylvania Senate Bill 14, Printer's No. 838, or Similar Legislation, Relating to the Satisfaction of Consumer and Other Mortgages; Providing for Certain Forms; and Making Repeals
- Supporting Pennsylvania Senate Bill 887, Printer's No. 1048, and Similar Legislation, that Amends the Act of August 21, 1953 (P.L. 1323, No. 373) Known as the Notary Public Law, with Recommended Additional Changes
- Supporting an Overturn of the Supreme Court's Decision in Buckhannon, and a Reinstatement of the Catalyst Theory for Counsel Fees
- Respectfully Urging the United States Government to Reexamine its Current Position Regarding the International Criminal Court Rome Statute
Adopted September, 2002
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Urge the Increased Participation of Corporate Legal Departments
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Increase the Leadership Role of Philadelphia's Large and Mid-Sized Firms in Pro Bono Participation
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Increase the Participation of Solo and Small Firm Practitioners
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force for Participation of the Judiciary in Encouraging Pro Bono Participation
- Agreeing to Review the Status of the Adopted Recommendations of the Pro Bono Task Force Report
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Streamline the Public's Access to Pro Bono Legal Services
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force for the Philadelphia Bar Association to Gather Meaningful Data in Association Surveys
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Expand Pro Bono Opportunities for Para Professionals
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Coordinate the Development of a Mechanism for the Annual Reporting of Pro Bono Participation by Law Firms
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force for the Board of Governors to Annually Devote a Meeting to the State of Pro Bono in Philadelphia
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Support Leadership of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Support Leadership of Philadelphia VIP
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Strengthen and Encourage Joint Initiatives by the Philadelphia Bar Association and the Philadelphia Bar Foundation
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Support Philadelphia VIP
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Encourage Large and Mid-Size Firms to Support Pro Bono
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Recognize Outstanding Pro Bono Service by Law Students
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Increase the Leadership Role of the Legal Service Agencies
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Increase Law School Participation in Pro Bono Services
- Supporting the Implementation of a System of Appointment and Compensation of Court-Appointed Private Counsel for Parties to Dependency and Adoption Proceedings
- Opposing the Amendments to Senate Bill 824, Printer's Number 2162, and Any Similar Legislation, Which Requires the Production of Photographic Identification in Order to be Able to Vote in Pennsylvania
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Institutionalize Pro Bono Support in the Profession
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Adopt an Annual 50 Hour Aspirational Standard for Pro Bono Participation
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Adopt Mandatory Reporting of Pro Bono Hours
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force to Award CLE Credit for Pro Bono Representation in New Areas
- Adopting the Recommendation of the Pro Bono Task Force for Bar Leadership to Become Visible Supporters of Pro Bono
Adopted July, 2002
Adopted May, 2002
- Concerning Proposed Modification to Model Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct, Regarding Multijurisdictional Practice
- Opposing Senate Bill 1376, or Similar Legislation
Adopted April, 2002
- Conditionally Supporting Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1260, Printer's No. 1651, Which Proposes to Repeal Section 4346 and Chapter 53 of Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes and to Amend Title 23 by Adding Chapters 53 and 54
- Supporting the Adoption of a Safe Harbor for Prearranged Trading Programs Under the Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972
- Favoring the Moving of Workers' Compensation Hearing Rooms from the State Office Building at Broad and Spring Garden Streets
- Supporting Voting Access for the Disabled
Adopted March, 2002
- Supporting the Expansion of an Ordinance Providing for Protection from Discrimination Based upon Gender Identity
- Supporting a Reduction in Philadelphia Taxes on Wages and Net Profits
Adopted February, 2002
- Supporting Pennsylvania House Bill 2322, or Similar Legislation, Imposing a Modest Filing Fee Surcharge to Establish an Access to Justice Fund
- Adopting Technical Amendments to the Philadelphia Bar Association Pension Plan
- Opposing Elimination of Mandatory Arbitration for Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
Adopted January, 2002
- Opposing Adoption of the Uniform Mediation Act
- Opposing Adoption and Implementation of the New Administrative Regulations Concerning Eavesdropping on Lawyer-Client Communications
- Endorsing the Recommendations Regarding Military Commissions as Set Forth by the ABA Task Force on Terrorism and the Law
Adopted December, 2001
- Opposing Senate Bill 406, Printer's Number 1632, Regarding Frivolous Lawsuits
- Acknowledging Kenneth Shear's 25 Years of Distinguished Service as Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Association
Adopted November, 2001
- Endorsing the Statement Released by the President of the American Bar Association, Regarding Conversations Between Prison Inmates and their Attorneys
- Authorizing the Filing by the Tax Section of an Amicus Curiae brief in an Appeal Involving the Validity of Montgomery County's Retroactive Assesment of Personal Property Tax
Adopted September, 2001
- Joining As Amicus Curiae IN RE ADOPTION OF RBF & RCF and CCG & ZCG, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- Supporting Pennsylvania House Bill 796, Printer's No. 885, Which Would Establish an Exception to a Medical Professional's Duty to Report Certain Domestic Violence Crimes
Adopted June, 2001
Adopted March, 2001
- Adopting the Chubb Insurance Masterpiece Program
- Approving the Submission of the Proposed Bylaw Amendments Regarding Election Procedures to the Membership
Adopted November, 2000
Adopted October, 2000
- Approving the Submission of a Bylaw Amendment to the Membership Adding the City Solicitor to the Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention
- Supporting the Nomination of Denis P. Cohen to Fill a Vacancy on the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Adopted September, 2000
- Opposing Pennsylvania House Bill 43, Printer's No. 31, Which Would Abolish the Recognition of Common Law Marriage in Pennsylvania
- Approving the New Bylaws of the Business Law Section
- Adopting the Principles of Professionalism
Adopted August, 2000
Adopted June, 2000
- Supporting Legislation That Will Expand the Jurisdiction of Current Federal Hate Crimes Laws
- Opposing Imposition of Tax on Investment Income of Section 501(c)(6) Organizations
Adopted May, 2000
Adopted April, 2000
Adopted March, 2000
- Concerning the Adoption of a New Long-Term Care Group Policy
- Adopting the Report of the Task Force on Multidisciplinary Practice
- Concerning the Adoption of Supplemental Lines of Life and Health Insurance Sponsored by the Association, and the Endorsement of a New Carrier for the Association's Group Disability Program
- Supporting the Adoption of Proposed Local Rules of Court to improve the Quality of and Compensation for Representation in Dependency and Adoption Proceedings
