CASES
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Hohns v. Gains, M.D. - Superior Court Affirms Verdict in Favor of Physician Who Jury Found Failed to Obtain Informed Consent for Biopsy

Montgomery v. Bazaz-Sehgal, M.D.  -                                  Man Wakes Up From Surgery Surprised To Learn Physician Performed Penile Implant - PA Supreme Court Rules on Medical Battery Action

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NOTICES TO THE BAR

Effective Monday, July 1, 2002
The Honorable Victor J. DiNubile has been reassigned from the Commerce Program to the Complex Litigation Center. The Honorable Gene D. Cohen has been reassigned from the Complex Litigation Center to the Commerce Program. Major Non-Jury cases will be assigned to Judge Cohen and the Commerce Program for Trial. The Complex Litigation Center will continue to administer the Major Non-Jury Program cases.

The Alex Bonavitacola Law Library at Room 600 City Hall will be open each day to the public commencing July 1, 2002. Library hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, until further notice. Law Librarian James Clark and staff will be available to provide full service and assistance.

The United States Department of State has informed the Office of the Prothonotary that fees for passport services will change effective August 19, 2002.

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