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Ringing in the New Year ATF Style…

Posted on January 1, 2015January 1, 2015 by Adam Kraut, Esq.

It figures that I’d be sitting at my computer browsing Facebook on New Years Eve and stumble across a post from Thordsen Customs, which stated that they received a determination letter from ATF regarding their custom buffer tube covers and CAA Saddles, which was posted 4 hours before midnight…Happy New Years Eve! It seems that … Continue reading Ringing in the New Year ATF Style… →

Abrakadabra from Pistol to Short Barreled Rifle and ATF’s Magical Nonsense

Posted on December 21, 2014December 22, 2014 by Adam Kraut, Esq.

ATF is at it again in their latest determination later. Previously, I discussed their determination in relation to the sample that Black Aces Tactical submitted and hinted that ATF might be shifting its view on stabilizing braces. In the newest letter addressed to Martin Ewer, the Firearms Technology Industry Services Branch (FTISB) examined a device … Continue reading Abrakadabra from Pistol to Short Barreled Rifle and ATF’s Magical Nonsense →

Mistake for Me; Jail for Thee

Posted on December 18, 2014December 18, 2014 by Allen Thompson, Esq.

By Allen R. Thompson, Esq. The Supreme Court of the United States continued to tighten the scope and meaning of the Fourth Amendment on Monday. In Heien v. North Carolina, the Court almost unanimously held that a "reasonable" mistake of law could provide the basis for reasonable suspicion and, therefore, any evidence obtained thereafter could … Continue reading Mistake for Me; Jail for Thee →

Hunters, Landowners and Permission to Hunt

Posted on December 15, 2014December 10, 2014 by Adam Kraut, Esq.

There are two kinds of property to hunt on, those which are public and those which are not. Private property offers a number of advantages over public, mainly that the landowner controls who can and cannot hunt on it. So how does one obtain permission to hunt private property in Pennsylvania? It's simple actually, you … Continue reading Hunters, Landowners and Permission to Hunt →

C&R Licensee applications, FFL Licensee applications and Responsible Persons Questionnaire

Posted on December 12, 2014December 12, 2014 by Adam Kraut, Esq.

ATF recently posted two notices in the Federal Register. One stated that they would be combining ATF Form 7 (5310.12) and ATF Form 7CR (5310.16), the applications for an FFL and Curios and Relics license, respectively. The other notice is for the creation of a Responsible Persons Questionnaire (RPQ) for use with the new proposed … Continue reading C&R Licensee applications, FFL Licensee applications and Responsible Persons Questionnaire →

Landlord-Tenant: Brief Overview

Posted on September 28, 2014September 28, 2014 by David Cohen, Esq.

A residential lease is where the landlord and tenant enter into a contract to lease premises, real property, for the sole purpose of living. The real property is used as a home. The classic example of a lease is for an apartment. The lease can also be for a house or mobile home. The lease … Continue reading Landlord-Tenant: Brief Overview →

Perry County Auditors Feel Harassed, Provide Misinformation and Appear to Be Funded

Posted on August 28, 2014August 28, 2014 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

I just received some new Right to Know Law (RTKL) documents in relation to the Perry County Auditors' lawsuit against Perry County Sheriff Nace, which result in far more questions than answers.In a letter dated "June [sic] (July) 21, 2014," Attorney Craig Staudenmaier informs Perry County Commissioners Benner and Rudy that his clients "continue to be … Continue reading Perry County Auditors Feel Harassed, Provide Misinformation and Appear to Be Funded →

What Many People Don’t Understand About Attorney Billings and Consult Fees

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Prince Law Offices, P.C.

Often times, a prospective client will call a law firm to speak with an attorney and become upset when the staff informs the prospective client that there is a fee for the consult. The client will typically respond that he just has “a question” for the attorney and that he shouldn’t be charged to simply … Continue reading What Many People Don’t Understand About Attorney Billings and Consult Fees →