I am proud to announce that today, Judge Jacqueline Allen signed a Final Order approving the settlement that was 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 … Continue reading Settlement APPROVED in Philadelphia Class Action Lawsuit Regarding Disclosure of Confidential LTCF Information
Category: Pennsylvania Firearms Law
New DUI Law That Affects Firearms Rights
I previously blogged about the Monumental Firearms Law related Decision from the Superior Court in relation to DUI. In Commonwealth v. Musau, 2013 PA Super 159, the Superior Court held that an individual who, during a first or second DUI, refused to provide blood or breath testing, could only be punished by a maximum of … Continue reading New DUI Law That Affects Firearms Rights
Call to Action – HB 1243 – Strengthening Preemption
I just received notice from Pennsylvania Representative Stephen Bloom that HB 1243, just passed its third consideration in the House by a vote of 143-54. There are only several days left to get this through the Senate and we're going to need YOUR help! Emails are insufficient. We're being outnumbered by 3-1 in calls to … Continue reading Call to Action – HB 1243 – Strengthening Preemption
Putting Attorney General Kane’s Legal Opinion to Good Use
Today, utilizing Attorney General Kane's August 5, 2014, Legal Opinion Letter, I submitted letters to a number of Commonwealth agencies requesting that they rescind their regulations in relation to possession of firearms, which are inconsistent with Pennsylvania's Crimes Code, referred to as Title 18. Those letters include: Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) - … Continue reading Putting Attorney General Kane’s Legal Opinion to Good Use
Attorney General Kane’s Opinion on Commonwealth Agencies Regulating Possession of Firearms
As I previously blogged about, I wrote a letter to the PA Gaming Control Board requesting that it invalidate 58 Pa.Code § 465a.13, as it had unlawfully regulated the possession of firearms in casinos, pursuant to 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(m.3)(2). On September 8, 2014, I heard back from the PA Gaming Control Board that it would … Continue reading Attorney General Kane’s Opinion on Commonwealth Agencies Regulating Possession of Firearms
Perry County Update: Nauman Smith Law Firm Requests Extension for Right to Know Law Request
On August 28, 2014, I submitted a Right to Know Law (RTKL) Request to Perry County for all receipts and disbursements by Nauman Smith Law Firm in relation to its representation of the Perry County Auditors. Pursuant to Section 506(d)(1) of the RTKL, third parties possessors must disclose public record, pursuant to the RTKL. On … Continue reading Perry County Update: Nauman Smith Law Firm Requests Extension for Right to Know Law Request
PA Gaming Control Board Acknowledges That Its Regulation is Unlawful!
As many of our viewers are aware, several months ago, on April 19, 2014, I submitted a written request to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to invalidate Section 465a.13, as it violated 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(m.3). In June, I heard from Chief Counsel of the PA Gaming Control Board that the issue had been forwarded to … Continue reading PA Gaming Control Board Acknowledges That Its Regulation is Unlawful!
Perry County Auditors’ Complaint – DISMISSED
Today, Judge Zanic issued his decision on Sheriff Nace's Preliminary Objections filed against the Perry County Auditors' Complaint. A copy of the Order can be obtained here. A copy of the Decision can he obtained here. The Order simply states, "AND NOW, this 8th day of September, 2014, the Preliminary Objection of Defendant in the … Continue reading Perry County Auditors’ Complaint – DISMISSED
Perry County Update – New Filings and Rulings!
As many of our viewers are aware, I am representing Sheriff Carl Nace in relation to a lawsuit filed against him by the Perry County Auditors to force him to disclose confidential license to carry firearms (LTCF) information. The hearing is currently scheduled for September 2, 2014, at 1:30 PM in Courtroom 1 of the … Continue reading Perry County Update – New Filings and Rulings!
Chief Counsel Joshua Prince Successful in Having the PSP Overturned 4 Times in One Day!
Today, we received notice in four separate matters that the determinations of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) were being overturned by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) appointed by the Attorney General. Attorney Joshua Prince, Chief Counsel of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., represented the four individuals in … Continue reading Chief Counsel Joshua Prince Successful in Having the PSP Overturned 4 Times in One Day!
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