Pennsylvania DEP Oil and Gas Surface Regulations – Draft Final Rule Update

Pa DEP Draft Final Rule Discussions Regarding Oil and Gas Surface Regulations Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will continue to discuss the draft final rule with members of the Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board (TAB) and the newly created Conventional Oil and Gas Advisory Committee (COGAC) at upcoming meetings this year. COGAC will … Continue reading Pennsylvania DEP Oil and Gas Surface Regulations – Draft Final Rule Update

PRESS RELEASE: Amici Curiae Brief of Members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly Filed Against the City of Harrisburg

Today, Joshua Prince, Esq., Chief Counsel of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., filed an amici curiae brief (or friends of the court brief) on behalf of numerous members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly against the City of Harrisburg, in the matter of City of Harrisburg, et al., v. … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Amici Curiae Brief of Members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly Filed Against the City of Harrisburg

Obama Clean Power Plan Impacts on Pennsylvania

On August 3, 2015, President Obama announced his Clean Power Plan.  So what does it mean for Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has expressed support for the President's Clean Power Plan, “Pennsylvania is a leader in energy, and we need to do everything in our power to advance the next generation of energy production while protecting … Continue reading Obama Clean Power Plan Impacts on Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania PUC Enhances Ability to Search for Utility Complaints

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced a series of enhancements to the PUC website in order to make it easier for consumers to find and review complaints involving utilities. “Earlier this year we launched a new website feature that allows users to search by company for formal complaints filed against regulated utilities,” Commissioner Pamela A. … Continue reading Pennsylvania PUC Enhances Ability to Search for Utility Complaints

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Restricts Use of Electronic Devices by Jurors

On July 7, 2015, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court adopted new Rules of Criminal Procedure, and revised and renumbered other Rules, to provide for instructions to prospective and selected jurors concerning the use of personal electronic devices during their service. Jurors are prohibited from using such devices for communication or to conduct independent research on a … Continue reading Pennsylvania Supreme Court Restricts Use of Electronic Devices by Jurors

PRESS RELEASE: Attorneys Allen Thompson and Adam Kraut admitted to the Western District of Pennsylvania

Today, on motion by Attorney Joshua Prince, Attorneys Allen Thompson and Adam Kraut were admitted to practice in United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania. The ceremony took place at the Federal District Court in Johnstown, PA in front of Judge Kim R. Gibson. Judge Gibson administered the oath to Attorneys Thompson and Kraut … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Attorneys Allen Thompson and Adam Kraut admitted to the Western District of Pennsylvania

EPA Honors Green Chemistry Winners – including our local Renmatix

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing landmark green chemistry technologies developed by industrial pioneers and leading scientists that turn climate risk and other environmental problems into business opportunities, spurring innovation and economic development.  Prince Law Offices, P.C. congratulates Renmatix from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for being a winner. The Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award … Continue reading EPA Honors Green Chemistry Winners – including our local Renmatix

Is it Time to Appeal Your Property Assessment?

Your home or business property tax bill may have arrived recently and like many of us, you wonder if you are paying more than your fair share.  How do you tell?  What can you do? What is an assessment? In Pennsylvania, real estate assessment is the value the county assigns to your property.  The assessment … Continue reading Is it Time to Appeal Your Property Assessment?

Pennsylvania Firearms Law Seminar – July 25, 2015!

On July 25, 2015, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Attorney Eric Winter of Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., in conjunction with King Shooters Supply, will offer a four (4) hour seminar on state and federal firearms law at their store located at  346 E Church Rd, King of … Continue reading Pennsylvania Firearms Law Seminar – July 25, 2015!

A Government of Laws? Only If You Can Guess What They Mean.

John Adams once stated that the U.S. was to be a government of law, and not of men.  This meant that the word of law – the text, not the intent – was to govern.  If the law was inartfully drafted, or had negative and unintended consequences, a democratically-elected Congress could change the law.  If … Continue reading A Government of Laws? Only If You Can Guess What They Mean.