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    Amicus Loss in U.S. Supreme Court in Affidavit of Merit Case

    On Jan. 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unfavorably in a case in which PAMED, the AMA, and the Delaware and New Jersey Medical Societies joined together to file an amici brief. The case addressed the question whether a state law providing that a complaint must be dismissed unless it is accompanied by an expert affidavit may be applied in federal court.
    Jan 29, 2026

  • Amicus Loss in U.S. Supreme Court in Affidavit of Merit Case

    On Jan. 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unfavorably in a case in which PAMED, the AMA, and the Delaware and New Jersey Medical Societies joined together to file an amici brief. The case addressed the question whether a state law providing that a complaint must be dismissed unless it is accompanied by an expert affidavit may be applied in federal court.
    Jan 29, 2026

  • Pennsylvania General Assembly: 2026 Legislative Landscape

    The Pennsylvania General Assembly returns to session at the end of January, with both the House and Senate meeting the week of January 26th. As we look ahead to the 2026 Pennsylvania legislative landscape it is clear it will be dominated by elections.
    Jan 22, 2026

  • 2025 Year-End Legislative Wrap Up

    After a 135-day budget stalemate, Pennsylvania lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro struck a bipartisan deal on a $50.09 billion spending plan for FY 2025-26.
    Jan 6, 2026

  • Federal Executive Order on State-Level Artificial Intelligence Laws

    The Trump administration recently issued an Executive Order (EO) addressing state-level artificial intelligence (AI) laws.
    Jan 6, 2026

  • JUA Fund Transfer Finalized in 2025–2026 Pennsylvania Budget

    Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the 2025-2026 Commonwealth Budget. Unfortunately, as part of a last-minute budget agreement, there was a transfer from the Joint Underwriting Association (JUA) to the Pennsylvania General Fund of $100 million.
    Jan 6, 2026

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