Over the past five years, since the passage of Act 13 of 2012 and the inception of Pennsylvania’s unconventional gas well impact fee program, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has collected and distributed more than $1 billion to counties, municipalities and other organizations. Extensive public information about Pennsylvania’s impact fee program is available on … Continue reading Got Gas? PA Collects Over $1 Billion for Gas Wells
Author: Jeffrey A. Franklin, Esq.
Jeffrey A. Franklin serves clients in ways that maximize their opportunity to achieve their goals. Jeff has more than 20 years of experience, primarily in the areas of electric, gas, telecommunication, alternative energy, transportation and water regulation. He also has extensive experience in technology, Internet and computer law and e-discovery issues.
PAPUC Commissioner Powelson Elected as President of National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
Congratulations to Pennsylvania's own Commissioner Powelson! The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Commissioner Robert F. Powelson has been elected as the next president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC). He will serve a one-year term. “Since my first meeting in 2008, I have found NARUC to be an organization with a diversity … Continue reading PAPUC Commissioner Powelson Elected as President of National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
New NIST Guide Helps Small Businesses Improve Cybersecurity
NIST provides guidance to help small businesses secure their data and information in the new publication, Small Business Information Security: The Fundamentals. Small-business owners may think that they are too small to be victims of cyber hackers, but Pat Toth knows otherwise. Toth leads outreach efforts to small businesses on cybersecurity at the National Institute … Continue reading New NIST Guide Helps Small Businesses Improve Cybersecurity
FTC Offers Advice on How to Avoid and Respond to Ransomware Attacks
Following its recent workshop on Ransomware – malicious software that denies access to computer files until the victim pays a ransom – the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is offering tips on how consumers and businesses can protect devices and respond to ransomware. The FTC offers How to defend against ransomware to help consumers. Businesses can … Continue reading FTC Offers Advice on How to Avoid and Respond to Ransomware Attacks
November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month- How is your Security?
Our Nation's critical infrastructure provides essential services that underpin American society and sustain the American way of life. We know critical infrastructure as the power we use in our homes and businesses, the water we drink, the transportation systems that get us from place to place, the first responders and hospitals in our communities, the … Continue reading November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month- How is your Security?
717 Area Code adding 223 Overlay
November 9, 2016, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved a plan to implement an overlay for the 16-county region in Central Pennsylvania served by the 717 area code by adding 223. The new area code numbers will be assigned to new telephone numbers once the available supply of numbers in the current 717 area code are … Continue reading 717 Area Code adding 223 Overlay
New Locky Ransomware Phishing Attack: Credit Card Suspended And Suspicious Money Movements
Ransomware is an increasing plague. We have seen that it can disproportionately impact individuals and small businesses which may be least prepared to protect themselves or respond to ransomware computer attacks. Yesterday, Graham Cluley described the latest spam email flood trying to hold your computer files ransom for your hard-earned money. Please be extremely cautious … Continue reading New Locky Ransomware Phishing Attack: Credit Card Suspended And Suspicious Money Movements
PA Law Catches-up with Ride-Hailing Services Like Uber and Lyft
On November 4, 2016, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) commended Governor Wolf and members of the General Assembly for crafting and approving legislation that provides for permanent statewide authority for ride-hailing services. “Today’s bill-signing by the Governor marks the end of a process that began nearly three years ago, when the PUC granted experimental … Continue reading PA Law Catches-up with Ride-Hailing Services Like Uber and Lyft
HR Summit November 2 in Reading, PA
Prince Law Offices, P.C. attorney Jeffrey A. Franklin will be presenting at HR Summit, a must-attend event for HR specialists, HR professionals and business owners who need to understand the latest HR laws. The summit features specific workshops geared to the latest HR issues, as well as top-level keynote speakers. The Chamber partners with SHRM (Society … Continue reading HR Summit November 2 in Reading, PA
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