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
Category: Pennsylvania Firearms Law
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!
Amended Amicus Brief Filed by the PA Sheriffs’ Association
On August 11, 2014, the Pennsylvania Sheriffs' Association filed an Amended Petition for Leave To Participate Amicus Curiae and now includes an additional twelve (12) State Representatives. You can download a copy of the Amended Amicus Petition - here. I was also informed, but have not yet received the notice, that the hearing has been … Continue reading Amended Amicus Brief Filed by the PA Sheriffs’ Association
Amicus Brief Filed in Support of Perry County Sheriff Nace!
On August 7th, the Pennsylvania Sheriffs' Association, which represents 67 county sheriffs in Pennsylvania, filed a Petition for Leave to Participate Amicus Curiae in support of Perry County Sheriff Nace, in the matter of Barbara Hench, et al. v. Sheriff Carl Nace, 2014-454. The Petition and accompanying brief is joined by some 41 Federal and … Continue reading Amicus Brief Filed in Support of Perry County Sheriff Nace!
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
