Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed suit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Police alleging that because more men than women pass the PSP's physical fitness tests, their use is discriminatory and violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Complaint, filed in the Middle District of Pennsylvania, docket … Continue reading Department of Justice Files Lawsuit Against the Pennsylvania State Police
Category: Firearms Law
Hearing Date Scheduled for Preliminary Objections to the Perry County Auditor’s Complaint
On July 21, 2014, Huntington County President Judge George Zanic issued an Order in Barbara Hench, et al (Perry County Auditors) v. Sheriff Carl Nace, docket no. 2014-454, directing that the Auditors are to file a brief in response to Sheriff Nace's Preliminary Objections on or before August 21, 2014 and the hearing on the … Continue reading Hearing Date Scheduled for Preliminary Objections to the Perry County Auditor’s Complaint
Settlement in Philadelphia Class Action Lawsuit Regarding Disclosure of Confidential LTCF Information
I am proud to announce that a settlement has been reached with the City of Philadelphia in the matter of John Doe, et al., v. City of Philadelphia, et al, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas docket no. 121203785, stemming from the City's posting and disclosing of what we alleged was confidential license to carry firearms … Continue reading Settlement in Philadelphia Class Action Lawsuit Regarding Disclosure of Confidential LTCF Information
Preliminary Objections Filed Against the Perry County Auditors’ Complaint
For those of you following the declaratory action that was filed against Perry County Sheriff Carl Nace by the Perry County Auditors, Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG) Chief Counsel Joshua Prince has filed preliminary objections to the Complaint on behalf of Sheriff Nace. You can download a copy of them - here. When a hearing … Continue reading Preliminary Objections Filed Against the Perry County Auditors’ Complaint
Trop Gun Shop Club Meet & Greet!
Trop Gun Shop is hosting a Networking Meet & Greet in their new Club at the Trop Gun Shop, 910 North Hanover St. Elizabethtown, PA 17022, on Monday, July 14, 2014, from 5-7pm. This is a great opportunity to come out, check out the new club, state-of-the-art indoor range and Trop Gun Shop, while networking … Continue reading Trop Gun Shop Club Meet & Greet!
Chief Counsel Joshua Prince to Represent Perry County Sheriff Carl Nace
It is with extreme honor and privilege that we announce that Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., has been retained as special counsel to Perry County Sheriff Carl Nace in relation to a recent lawsuit filed against Sheriff Nace by the Perry County … Continue reading Chief Counsel Joshua Prince to Represent Perry County Sheriff Carl Nace
Pennsylvania Has Its Own Firearm!
Today, Governor Corbett signed HB 1989 into law; thereby, making the Pennsylvania Long Rifle the official firearm of the Commonwealth! I previously blogged about this last week, here. In signing HB 1989 into law, it also made the Piper J-3 Cub the official state aircraft of Pennsylvania.
Perry County Auditor’s Complaint Against Sheriff Nace
As many of our readers are aware, recently the Perry County Auditors filed suit against Sheriff Nace in an attempt to force him to disclose confidential license to carry firearms (LTCF) applicant information, even though the Perry County Board of Commissioners came out in support of Sheriff Nace. Thanks to an assist by a member … Continue reading Perry County Auditor’s Complaint Against Sheriff Nace
Perry County Commissioner Support Sheriff Nace’s Position!
Today, Perry County's Right to Know Law Officer provided me with additional information regarding my request of June 22, 2014. A copy of the Nauman Smith law Firm June 2, 2014 invoice can be obtained here. More interesting is the June 16, 2014 letter from Perry County Solicitor William Blunt. You can download a copy … Continue reading Perry County Commissioner Support Sheriff Nace’s Position!
Perry County Taxpayers to Pay for Lawsuit Against Sheriff Nace
I have previously blogged about the pending legal action filed by Perry County Auditor McMullen against Perry County Sheriff Nace. What most are unaware of is the cost that will be borne by the Perry County taxpayers. Pursuant to a Right to Know Law (RTKL) request that I filed in April, I was able to … Continue reading Perry County Taxpayers to Pay for Lawsuit Against Sheriff Nace
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