This article was written by a 2020 graduate of Vermont Law School who is not yet licensed to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania and reviewed by Attorney Joshua Prince. The information below is presented for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Under the original stay-at-home order, the Red … Continue reading How the Green Phase Guidance Affects Shooting Ranges
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What does the Red-Yellow-Green Phase System Mean for Shooting Ranges?
UPDATE: A new order became effective May 29th moving some counties to the Green Phase and providing additional guidance to businesses in those counties. Click here for an article specifically addressing the Green Phase. This article was written by a 2020 graduate of Vermont Law School who is not yet licensed in the state of … Continue reading What does the Red-Yellow-Green Phase System Mean for Shooting Ranges?
PA State Government Committee FAILS to Protect Inviolate Rights – HB 2440
Today, the Pennsylvania House Government Committee - instead of standing up for Pennsylvania citizens' inviolate rights by enacting an amendment that would have reasserted those rights - amended HB 2440 to putatively reopen sportsman clubs with an amendment that provides a whole host of issues. While I disagree that all sportsman clubs have been shuttered … Continue reading PA State Government Committee FAILS to Protect Inviolate Rights – HB 2440
URGENT – Contact Your Pennsylvania Representatives IMMEDIATELY Regarding SB 613 to Protect YOUR Firearm Rights
Tomorrow, the Pennsylvania House is expected to take up SB 613 which, in pertinent part, adds a COVID-19 Emergency Mitigation Plan For Businesses to The Administrative Code of 1929. As currently provided by SB 613, it would add a Section 2101-C, which declares: (A) GENERAL RULE.--NOTWITHSTANDING 35 PA.C.S. PART V (RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES), … Continue reading URGENT – Contact Your Pennsylvania Representatives IMMEDIATELY Regarding SB 613 to Protect YOUR Firearm Rights
Unemployment Eligibility and COVID/Coronavirus Concerns
We just got notice that the Pennsylvania Unemployment Office is resuming hearings for unemployment claim challenges. For the moment, all unemployment hearings will be conducted with all parties appearing by telephone. As is their standard practice, all unemployment hearings are audio recorded. We’ve had several questions about unemployment eligibility in the past few weeks. The … Continue reading Unemployment Eligibility and COVID/Coronavirus Concerns
Pennsylvania Municipalities Enacting Unlawful Curfews
We recently became aware that several Pennsylvania Municipalities have imposed curfews due to coronavirus/COVID concerns. Upon initial review, the curfews are likely illegal. So far, we're aware of the following curfews: West Hazleton Borough: http://www.westhazletonboro.org/Pages/Home.aspx Hazleton: http://www.hazletoncity.org/Latest-news/emergency-proclamation-from-hazleton-mayor-jeff-cusat.html West York: https://westyorkpa.gov/ Freeland: https://www.freelandborough.org/ Hazle Township: http://www.hazletownship.com/ While we assume there are more municipalities that have enacted … Continue reading Pennsylvania Municipalities Enacting Unlawful Curfews
Abrupt Rule Change – Temporary Judicial Assignments to the PA Supreme Court – Has The Court Been Afflicted By COVID?
It is with a heavy heart that I write this article. Unbeknownst to me, on Thursday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court abruptly issued an Order promulgating a change to Section 701 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Judicial Administration. This change adds section (c)(7) to the Rule providing for "Temporary Judicial Assignments to the Supreme Court. Requests … Continue reading Abrupt Rule Change – Temporary Judicial Assignments to the PA Supreme Court – Has The Court Been Afflicted By COVID?
Pennsylvania State Police Are Now Enforcing Governor Wolf’s Stay-At-Home Order
Police agencies are now taking steps to enforce the Governor and Department of Health’s “Stay Home” order. A woman in York county has now been cited for driving her car in violate of the “Stay Home” orders. It is therefore a good time to review what that order says: The Governor has ordered: All individuals … Continue reading Pennsylvania State Police Are Now Enforcing Governor Wolf’s Stay-At-Home Order
Has Your Business Shuttered By Governor Wolf? You May Have Insurance Coverage
As many businesses have been ordered shuttered by Governor Wolf, there is a growing concern by all businesses, both big and small, as to how they can pay their debts and survive, while being forced to close by the Governor. Many business are unaware of business interruption insurance, which is frequently bundled with your general … Continue reading Has Your Business Shuttered By Governor Wolf? You May Have Insurance Coverage
Wolf Administration and PSP Extending Expiration Date of Licenses To Carry Firearms
I was just advised that the Wolf Administration and Pennsylvania State Police will be granting extensions to license to carry firearm permits. Permits that have expired on March 19, 2020 or later have been extended to May 30, 2020 and they will re-examine the possibility of an additional extension as that date gets closer. A … Continue reading Wolf Administration and PSP Extending Expiration Date of Licenses To Carry Firearms
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