The Pittsburgh Tax Review published Issue 1, Volume 21 yesterday. This is a symposium issue comprising essays from participants in a terrific symposium organized by Alice the Incomparable. She probably doesn’t like being called that, but tough luck. She’s
"Toward a Better Criminal Legal System: Improving Prisons, Prosecution, and Criminal Defense"
The title of this post is the title of this new piece available via SSRN from David A. Harris. Here is its abstract:
During the Fall 2023 semester, 15 law (Outside) students from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law
HOLD ‘EM OR FOLD ‘EM? Volatile Assets During Divorce
The assets we write about are nice ones to own. Philadelphia is home to a significant research and technology investment community. Pittsburgh also hosts these kinds of businesses. They can create special problems in a divorce context because of how
PA COMMONWEALTH COURT INVALIDATES CITY OF PITTSBURGH’S LOCAL INCOME TAX ON NONRESIDENT SPORTS FACILITY WORKERS
On January 10, 2024, the Commonwealth Court held in NHL Players Ass’n v. City of Pittsburgh, (No. 1150 C.D. 2022) that the City of Pittsburgh’s Facility Tax — a unique tax on nonresidents who use a sports stadium or arena
City of Pittsburgh to Strictly Enforce Paid Sick Days Ordinance, Investigate Food Service Industry
The City of Pittsburgh’s Office of Equal Protection (OEP) has announced that it will begin strict enforcement and compliance checks for local businesses to ensure they are complying with their obligations under the Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act (Ordinance). The
In Pittsburgh, PILOTS are still sparse and Public Shaming Campaigns Don’t Work
The Roberto Clemente Bridge, PittsburghAbout a year ago, Pittsburgh Steelers Mayor Ed Gainey held a moderately hyped press conference announcing a new effort to challenge charitable property tax exemption for some of the big Pittsburgh eds and meds. I checked
Salena Zito: For many, owning a gun was taboo. Now they re buying them. | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
In response, Jews like David who never once considered handling a gun in their entire lives have been signing up for gun safety classes, either in groups or in one-on-one sessions at local ranges across the city and the region.
Pittsburgh woman’s dying wish to donate house left unfulfilled
Neighbors along Melvin Street in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh are seeking answers and assistance concerning the deteriorating condition of their neighbor Francine George’s abandoned home, which has become a safety concern. George, a beloved resident known for her…
Pittsburgh woman’s dying wish to donate house left unfulfilled
It’s Not Lemon Juice: Here’s the One Key Ingredient Missing from Your Staffing Agency Agreements
In 1995, a man robbed two Pittsburgh banks during the day. He wore no disguise and was easily identified by surveillance cameras and arrested. This surprised the man.
The man was surprised because he had covered himself in lemon juice,