financial disclosure requirement in Pennsylvania

2024Id. (emphasis added). 59 Weaver v. Harpster, 975 A.2d 555 (Pa. 2009) (rejecting argument that the Equal Rights Amendment invalidated the legislative exception that limited the application of the PHRA in an at-will employment scenario); In re Estate of Geyer, 533 A.2d 423 (Pa. 1987) (discussing application of the Equal Rights Amendment to interpretation of antenuptial agreements); Snider v. Thornburgh, 436 A.2d 593 (Pa. 1981) (rejecting an argument that a financial disclosure requirement implicated the Equal Rights Amendment). [J-65-2022] - 94 Again in 1974, in Commonwealth v. Butler, 328 A.2d

2024We reasoned “that one person … should be eligible for parole at a different time than another person solely because of his or her sex is discrimination of the most obvious sort.” Id. at 856 ; see also Commonwealth v. Saunders, 331 A.2d 193 (Pa. 1975) (same).

2024Id. (emphasis added). 59 Weaver v. Harpster, 975 A.2d 555 (Pa. 2009) (rejecting argument that the Equal Rights Amendment invalidated the legislative exception that limited the application of the PHRA in an at-will employment scenario); In re Estate of Geyer, 533 A.2d 423 (Pa. 1987) (discussing application of the Equal Rights Amendment to interpretation of antenuptial agreements); Snider v. Thornburgh, 436 A.2d 593 (Pa. 1981) (rejecting an argument that a financial disclosure requirement implicated the Equal Rights Amendment). [J-65-2022] - 94 Again in 1974, in Commonwealth v. Butler, 328 A.2d

2024Id. (emphasis added). 59 Weaver v. Harpster, 975 A.2d 555 (Pa. 2009) (rejecting argument that the Equal Rights Amendment invalidated the legislative exception that limited the application of the PHRA in an at-will employment scenario); In re Estate of Geyer, 533 A.2d 423 (Pa. 1987) (discussing application of the Equal Rights Amendment to interpretation of antenuptial agreements); Snider v. Thornburgh, 436 A.2d 593 (Pa. 1981) (rejecting an argument that a financial disclosure requirement implicated the Equal Rights Amendment). [J-65-2022] - 94 Again in 1974, in Commonwealth v. Butler, 328 A.2d

2024Id. (emphasis added). 59 Weaver v. Harpster, 975 A.2d 555 (Pa. 2009) (rejecting argument that the Equal Rights Amendment invalidated the legislative exception that limited the application of the PHRA in an at-will employment scenario); In re Estate of Geyer, 533 A.2d 423 (Pa. 1987) (discussing application of the Equal Rights Amendment to interpretation of antenuptial agreements); Snider v. Thornburgh, 436 A.2d 593 (Pa. 1981) (rejecting an argument that a financial disclosure requirement implicated the Equal Rights Amendment). [J-65-2022] - 94 Again in 1974, in Commonwealth v. Butler, 328 A.2d

2024Id. (emphasis added). 59 Weaver v. Harpster, 975 A.2d 555 (Pa. 2009) (rejecting argument that the Equal Rights Amendment invalidated the legislative exception that limited the application of the PHRA in an at-will employment scenario); In re Estate of Geyer, 533 A.2d 423 (Pa. 1987) (discussing application of the Equal Rights Amendment to interpretation of antenuptial agreements); Snider v. Thornburgh, 436 A.2d 593 (Pa. 1981) (rejecting an argument that a financial disclosure requirement implicated the Equal Rights Amendment). [J-65-2022] - 94 Again in 1974, in Commonwealth v. Butler, 328 A.2d

2015See First Judicial District, 727 A.2d at 1112 (holding that the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate complaints made by court employees against their employers); Kremer v. State Ethics Commission, 503 Pa. 358 , 469 A.2d 593, 595-96 (1983) (holding that the State Ethics Commission could not subject judges to a financial disclosure requirement because it would infringe on the Supreme Court’s authority to supervise judges); Eshelman v. Commissioners of the County of Berks, 62 Pa. Cmwlth. 310, 436 A.2d 710, 713 (1981), aff'd 502 Pa. 430 , 466 A.2d 1029 (

2015See First Judicial District, 727 A.2d at 1112 (holding that the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate complaints made by court employees against their employers); Kremer v. State Ethics Commission, 503 Pa. 358 , 469 A.2d 593, 595-96 (1983) (holding that the State Ethics Commission could not subject judges to a financial disclosure requirement because it would infringe on the Supreme Court’s authority to supervise judges); Eshelman v. Commissioners of the County of Berks, 62 Pa. Cmwlth. 310, 436 A.2d 710, 713 (1981), aff'd 502 Pa. 430 , 466 A.2d 1029 (

2012In Mazzie v. Commonwealth, 495 Pa. 128 , 432 A.2d 985 (1981), our Supreme Court affirmed this Court’s decision to grant the union’s request for preliminary injunction, enjoining the Commonwealth from enforcing the financial disclosure requirement under the Code of Conduct, and permitting the union to pursue administrative remedies.

2012In Mazzie v. Commonwealth, 495 Pa. 128 , 432 A.2d 985 (1981), our Supreme Court affirmed this Court’s decision to grant the union’s request for preliminary injunction, enjoining the Commonwealth from enforcing the financial disclosure requirement under the Code of Conduct, and permitting the union to pursue administrative remedies.

1988In further support of their position, appellees place substantial reliance on our decision in Kremer v. State Ethics Commission, 503 Pa. 358 , 469 A.2d 593 (1983), and on the Commonwealth Court’s decision in Ballou v. State Ethics Commission, 56 Pa.Cmwlth. 240 , 424 A.2d 983 (1981), aff'd *596 on other grounds 496 Pa. 127 , 436 A.2d 186 (1981).

1988In further support of their position, appellees place substantial reliance on our decision in Kremer v. State Ethics Commission, 503 Pa. 358 , 469 A.2d 593 (1983), and on the Commonwealth Court’s decision in Ballou v. State Ethics Commission, 56 Pa.Cmwlth. 240 , 424 A.2d 983 (1981), aff'd *596 on other grounds 496 Pa. 127 , 436 A.2d 186 (1981).

1988In further support of their position, appellees place substantial reliance on our decision in Kremer v. State Ethics Commission, 503 Pa. 358 , 469 A.2d 593 (1983), and on the Commonwealth Court’s decision in Ballou v. State Ethics Commission, 56 Pa.Cmwlth. 240 , 424 A.2d 983 (1981), aff'd *596 on other grounds 496 Pa. 127 , 436 A.2d 186 (1981).

1988In further support of their position, appellees place substantial reliance on our decision in Kremer v. State Ethics Commission, 503 Pa. 358 , 469 A.2d 593 (1983), and on the Commonwealth Court’s decision in Ballou v. State Ethics Commission, 56 Pa.Cmwlth. 240 , 424 A.2d 983 (1981), aff'd *596 on other grounds 496 Pa. 127 , 436 A.2d 186 (1981).

1988See, e.g., Kremer, supra; Wajert v. State Ethics Commission, 491 Pa. 255 , 420 A.2d 439 (1980); 4 Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Bar Association v. Thornburgh, 62 Pa.Cmwlth.Ct. 88, 434 A.2d 1327 (1981), aff'd 498 Pa. 589 , 450 A.2d 613 (1982). 5 Our conclusion is buttressed by the fact that the financial disclosure requirement imposed by the Ethics Act is not incompatible with any of the rules applicable to attorneys in this Commonwealth. 6 To the contrary, it is expected that members of our bar will adhere to the highest standards regardless of the field of endeavor in which they are

1988See, e.g., Kremer, supra; Wajert v. State Ethics Commission, 491 Pa. 255 , 420 A.2d 439 (1980); 4 Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Bar Association v. Thornburgh, 62 Pa.Cmwlth.Ct. 88, 434 A.2d 1327 (1981), aff'd 498 Pa. 589 , 450 A.2d 613 (1982). 5 Our conclusion is buttressed by the fact that the financial disclosure requirement imposed by the Ethics Act is not incompatible with any of the rules applicable to attorneys in this Commonwealth. 6 To the contrary, it is expected that members of our bar will adhere to the highest standards regardless of the field of endeavor in which they are

1988See, e.g., Kremer, supra; Wajert v. State Ethics Commission, 491 Pa. 255 , 420 A.2d 439 (1980); 4 Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Bar Association v. Thornburgh, 62 Pa.Cmwlth.Ct. 88, 434 A.2d 1327 (1981), aff'd 498 Pa. 589 , 450 A.2d 613 (1982). 5 Our conclusion is buttressed by the fact that the financial disclosure requirement imposed by the Ethics Act is not incompatible with any of the rules applicable to attorneys in this Commonwealth. 6 To the contrary, it is expected that members of our bar will adhere to the highest standards regardless of the field of endeavor in which they are

1988See, e.g., Kremer, supra; Wajert v. State Ethics Commission, 491 Pa. 255 , 420 A.2d 439 (1980); 4 Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Bar Association v. Thornburgh, 62 Pa.Cmwlth.Ct. 88, 434 A.2d 1327 (1981), aff'd 498 Pa. 589 , 450 A.2d 613 (1982). 5 Our conclusion is buttressed by the fact that the financial disclosure requirement imposed by the Ethics Act is not incompatible with any of the rules applicable to attorneys in this Commonwealth. 6 To the contrary, it is expected that members of our bar will adhere to the highest standards regardless of the field of endeavor in which they are

1988See, e.g., Kremer, supra; Wajert v. State Ethics Commission, 491 Pa. 255 , 420 A.2d 439 (1980); 4 Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Bar Association v. Thornburgh, 62 Pa.Cmwlth.Ct. 88, 434 A.2d 1327 (1981), aff'd 498 Pa. 589 , 450 A.2d 613 (1982). 5 Our conclusion is buttressed by the fact that the financial disclosure requirement imposed by the Ethics Act is not incompatible with any of the rules applicable to attorneys in this Commonwealth. 6 To the contrary, it is expected that members of our bar will adhere to the highest standards regardless of the field of endeavor in which they are

1987Boris v. Department of Environmental Resources, 81 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 547 , 474 A.2d 722 (1984).

1987Boris v. Department of Environmental Resources, 81 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 547 , 474 A.2d 722 (1984).

1981We upheld the statute against this attack in Snider v. Shapp, 45 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 337 , 405 A.2d 602 (1979), and Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors v. Thornburgh, 45 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 361 , 405 A.2d 614 (1979); and there is nothing which needs to be added to Judge WilkiNsox’s discussion of the point in those cases.

1981We upheld the statute against this attack in Snider v. Shapp, 45 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 337 , 405 A.2d 602 (1979), and Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors v. Thornburgh, 45 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 361 , 405 A.2d 614 (1979); and there is nothing which needs to be added to Judge WilkiNsox’s discussion of the point in those cases.

1981We upheld the statute against this attack in Snider v. Shapp, 45 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 337 , 405 A.2d 602 (1979), and Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors v. Thornburgh, 45 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 361 , 405 A.2d 614 (1979); and there is nothing which needs to be added to Judge WilkiNsox’s discussion of the point in those cases.

1981We upheld the statute against this attack in Snider v. Shapp, 45 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 337 , 405 A.2d 602 (1979), and Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors v. Thornburgh, 45 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 361 , 405 A.2d 614 (1979); and there is nothing which needs to be added to Judge WilkiNsox’s discussion of the point in those cases.