[5] Governor Tom Wolf nominated Bruce Beemer to serve out the remaining balance of Kane's term which expired in January 2017.

The attorney general may act on behalf of consumers to issue cease and desist orders.

Under the new constitution of 1790, attorneys general were appointed by the governor, subject to approval by the legislature (similar to how the United States Attorney General is appointed by the president of the United States).

[11] Under the influence of David Lloyd, who served 1686–1710, Pennsylvania developed its first judicial system.

Andrew Hamilton, who served 1717–1726, strongly influenced Pennsylvania law away from some aspects of the British system.