The PBA Joint Task Force on Continuity of Delivery of Legal Services has issued a report that identifies practices to assure legal services continue so that citizens have access to justice for the duration of the pandemic and future emergencies. Read the news release. Read the report.

Pennsylvania Chief Justice Thomas G. Saylor has announced that he will transfer leadership of the court to Justice Max Baer on April 1. Read PBA President David Schwager’s statement.

Net proceeds to benefit Feeding Pennsylvania, a nonprofit organization that serves food pantries across the Commonwealth. Get more information.

Denise M. Burdge, executive director, Monroe County Bar Association, receiving the annual Arthur J. Birdsall Award; York County lawyer William Hoffmeyer presented with Chief Justice John P. Flaherty Award; and 20 county bar associations from across the state receiving County Bar Recognition Awards during the 55th Annual Seminar of the Conference of County Bar Leaders on Feb. 25. Read the news releases.

COVID-19 Task Force’s Resources Guide has information about Pennsylvania’s vaccine mandates and implications, including updated information from USI Affinity. Also find a link to the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania’s expansive list of orders, “COVID Cues: Tips for Enhancing Civility During Times of Crisis” and “Reopening Your Practice: Considerations from the PBA” (member login required).

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