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The Berks County Bar Association has opened the submission window for the 2021 Law Day Multimedia Competition. All Berks County students in grades 5 through 8 are invited to submit entries using the theme “Advancing the Rule of Law – Now.” The deadline for submission is Thursday, April 15th at 3:30 p.m.
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Daniel P. Becker, managing partner at Kozloff Stoudt, said the health department's orders can have a significant impact on businesses, particularly restaurants. 'They can take action to basically withdraw your liquor license or health license and effectively shut you down,' he said.
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“Only three years into his term, West Reading Magisterial District Judge Eric Taylor has already helped more than 100 couples say, “I do.”
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Berks County Judge James M. Bucci may have officially retired from his post on the bench in December, but he said he does not plan on hanging up his robes anytime soon.
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President Judge Thomas Parisi has issued judicial assignments for 15 Berks County judges. Assignments are effective on January 1, 2021. Click the link to view the full order.
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The Berks County Courts (23rd Judicial District) remain in an ongoing judicial emergency. Due to the rising number of positive COVID cases in Berks County, further efforts have been made to reduce the amount of people present in court facilities while keeping the courts open to the public. Effective December 2, 2020, jury trials, with the exception of murder trials will be postponed until further Order. Click the link to view the full order.
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Pursuant to local Court Order, all residential landlord tenant actions must be accompanied by an affadavit signed by the landlord stating whether they have received a Declaration Form from the tenant pursuant to the CDC order.
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Berks County Bar Association President Eden R. Bucher issued the following statement on the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

“Justice Ginsburg was a fierce advocate for equality and blazed an iconic trail for women in the legal profession. A tenacious fighter known for her bold dissenting opinions, Justice Ginsburg also was a true champion of civility. She earned the respect of her colleagues and the admiration of women across the country who have enjoyed expanded opportunities because of her determination. The loss of one of the sharpest legal minds in history will no doubt be felt for years to come.”

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