Resources & Program Recordings

In this session, three experts discuss factors that may be contributing to the public's decreasing confidence in the courts and the media. The conversation is moderated by Deborah Gross, President & CEO of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts.

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Panelists

This session included a presentation conducted by David Sonenshein, Professor Emeritus at Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, on causes of wrongful convictions, including false confessions, erroneous eyewitness identifications, unscientific forensics, dishonest jailhouse informants

This session includes a presentation conducted by PMC Legal Intern, Grace Schaub, on the importance of navigating legal jargon in one’s personal and professional life.

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This was one of seven presentations during PMC's One-Day Law School for

This session includes a presentation conducted by Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts' President & CEO, Deborah R. Gross, Esq., on basic concepts in civil litigation, including the federal court system and the state court system.

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This was one of seven

PMC's 2023 One-Day Law School for Journalists included a presentation on The Lawyer's Guide to Legalese by Grace Schaub.

This document supplements that presentation and defines many common legal terms. 

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This workshop discusses the reasons why a contract is a legally enforceable promise and how to enforce or defend it if it is broken. It also discusses the law with respect to tree issues – who is responsible for harm and damages. What actions can be taken and what elements need to be proven in order

This program discusses what legal papers you should have in your possession in case an unexpected event, such as illness, accident, or death occurs. These documents will help others take care of you properly if you are incapacitated and unable to communicate your wishes.

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When taken to court, criminal matters involve very high stakes for anyone involved. Therefore, developing knowledge of the criminal process beyond TV dramas and movies is vital for an individual’s ability to advocate for themselves and for others in their community. This presentation will provide a

This presentation navigates the process of expungement and clearing your record after a criminal incident, including a review of the documents required for completion and where to go to file documents.

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Presenter: Matt Olesh, Esq.

This workshop was hosted

When taken to court, criminal matters involve very high stakes for anyone involved. Therefore, developing knowledge of the criminal process beyond TV dramas and movies is vital for an individual’s ability to advocate for themselves and for others in their community. This presentation will provide a