Failure to Clean Your Car Of Snow Could Cost You.

Whether you are dreaming of a White Christmas or not do not forget to clean your car windows of snow and ice this winter. Not only is it a smart idea for safety purposes but it is also the law in Pennsylvania. Title 75 § 4524. Windshield obstructions and wipers, states: (a) Obstruction on front … Continue reading Failure to Clean Your Car Of Snow Could Cost You.

Watch out for Higher Rents For Medical Marijuana Businesses

Any entrepreneur looking to participate in Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana program understands that one of the biggest expenses and concerns is the location of the operation of the marijuana business venture.  The Pennsylvania Department of Health is planning on issuing 25 permits for grower/processors and 50 permits for dispensaries (with up to three locations per each … Continue reading Watch out for Higher Rents For Medical Marijuana Businesses

What The Nomination Of Senator Jeffrey Sessions as Attorney General Could Mean to the Legal Marijuana Industry.

On election day in November, I wrote a blog article outlining the states which were voting to legalize either recreational or medical marijuana. Eight states voted on election day to legalize marijuana in some form bringing the total number of states who legalized recreational marijuana to eight and medical marijuana to 29. 1 in 5 … Continue reading What The Nomination Of Senator Jeffrey Sessions as Attorney General Could Mean to the Legal Marijuana Industry.

ATF Announces New Form 4473 – Firearms Transaction Record

The National Shooting Sports Foundation is reporting that on Monday, November 14, 2016, ATF announced that the new 4437 would be required on ALL firearms transactions beginning on January 16, 2017. As you may remember, I previously blogged about ATF soliciting comments on the proposed 4473 and then filed a Comment in Opposition to ATF's Proposed Changes to … Continue reading ATF Announces New Form 4473 – Firearms Transaction Record

Pennsylvania Changes Rules of No-Fault Divorce

It’s been a while in coming, but as of October 4th, 2016, the waiting period for a no-fault divorce in Pennsylvania has been reduced from two years to one.  Signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf, the practical effects of the legislation are substantial.  As a practitioner, for instance, I can attest to bemusement clients … Continue reading Pennsylvania Changes Rules of No-Fault Divorce

Election Day For Marijuana

It’s election day for marijuana. The number of states legalizing marijuana for medicinal and/or recreational use continues to grow. Five more states have ballot initiatives for the legalization of recreation/adult use marijuana and four more states have medical marijuana ballot initiatives. Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada are all states with existing medical marijuana programs who … Continue reading Election Day For Marijuana

Ballot selfie? PA Law and the First Amendment Collide

If you are planning on snapping a "selfie" in the voting booth this Tuesday, you may find yourself on the wrong side of the law. 25 Pa.C.S. § 3530 prohibits a voter from showing "his ballot or the face of the voting machine voted by him to be seen by any person with the apparent intention … Continue reading Ballot selfie? PA Law and the First Amendment Collide

Political Speech – Carrying a Firearm While Voting in PA – It’s Lawful!

While I have blogged on the topic extensively, several individuals have requested that I write an article including all the pertinent information (and include new Dept. of State guidance on the topic) in one article, as many residents of Pennsylvania are unaware of their right to carry a firearm while voting, unless their polling location … Continue reading Political Speech – Carrying a Firearm While Voting in PA – It’s Lawful!

BREAKING: BATFE Has Not Changed Anything Relating to Fingerprints for NFA Firearms

This morning TheFirearmBlog.com posted a story which stated that ATF had revised its ruling in relation to fingerprints for NFA firearms. The article claims that ATF now requires law enforcement agencies to take fingerprints rather than anyone qualified to. To support this position the article links to ATF's Explosives website. As always, the information is provided by … Continue reading BREAKING: BATFE Has Not Changed Anything Relating to Fingerprints for NFA Firearms