By Allen Thompson, Esq. UPDATE: Justice Kennedy has denied the requested injunction, according to SCOTUSblog. UPDATE: The City of Sunnyvale responded before the 3 pm deadline, arguing that the residents had not met their burden required to enjoin enforcement during the pendency of the appeal. Read the Response here. Several residents of Sunnyvale, California, have … Continue reading California Gun-Owners Seek Relief at U.S. Supreme Court
What Are My Rights at an Insurance Medical Examination (IME)?
Karl answered this Pennsylvania workers’ compensation question on Avvo.com: "What Are My Rights at an Insurance Medical Examination (IME)?" Sometimes, the insurer gets to choose what doctor examines you. The carrier is allowed to have you examined for an insurance medical examination (IME) twice a year. The IME doctor is hired not to treat you … Continue reading What Are My Rights at an Insurance Medical Examination (IME)?
Can a Nurse Case Manager Talk to My Doctor?
Karl answered this Pennsylvania workers’ compensation question on Avvo.com: "Can a IC's Nurse Case manager talk to the Dr. after my appointment without my permission?" No. As has already been pointed out, one of the first "red flags" that we see in WC cases is the involvement of a nurse case manager. He or she … Continue reading Can a Nurse Case Manager Talk to My Doctor?
Social Security Fraud
By Tom Beveridge. On February 26, 2014, Carolyn W. Colvin, the Acting Commissioner of Social Security, testified before Congress regarding the Social Security Administration’s efforts to investigate and stop disability fraud. Commissioner Colvin indicated that fraud rate in the Administration’s disability programs is actually less than 1 percent; however, no amount of fraud is tolerable. … Continue reading Social Security Fraud
Preliminary and Permanent Injunction Granted Against the City of Erie
On February 21st, 2014, Erie Court of Common Pleas President Judge Ernest DiSantis, Jr. issued an Order granting not only Justin Dillon's request for a preliminary injunction against the City of Erie's Ordinance 955.06 but also his request for a permanent injunction. In the very simple Order, Judge DiSantis wrote, "AND NOW, this 21st day … Continue reading Preliminary and Permanent Injunction Granted Against the City of Erie
At What Age Can Someone Establish a NFA Gun Trust?
Recently a client asked at what age a person in Pennsylvania could establish a revocable trust to hold firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act (the "NFA"). The answer is eighteen years of age. First, although federal law requires an individual to be twenty-one to purchase a firearm (other than an ordinary shotgun or rifle) … Continue reading At What Age Can Someone Establish a NFA Gun Trust?
E Pluribus Unum, So Come On In!
The Supreme Court of the United States yesterday issued its opinion in Fernandez v. California. The case dealt with the ability of police to search the premises of a person when he or she is not home, but someone else who shares the premises is. By way of background, the Court’s precedent does not require … Continue reading E Pluribus Unum, So Come On In!
Can Someone Tell Me What Does “NCP” Mean in a WC case?
Karl answered this Pennsylvania workers' compensation question on Avvo.com: Can someone tell me what does ncp meaning in wc injury case???? An NCP is a Notice of Compensation Payable. If you have received one, it's good news. Without issuing this document, the carrier is not bound to pay any benefits associated with your work injury. … Continue reading Can Someone Tell Me What Does “NCP” Mean in a WC case?
Did ATF Provide an Adequate Comment Period in ATF 41P?
When the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") published its notice of proposed rulemaking ("NPR") with respect to imposing additional filing requirements for the making and transfer of firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act ("NFA"), on September 9, 2013, ATF stated that it would provide a ninety day period for public comment … Continue reading Did ATF Provide an Adequate Comment Period in ATF 41P?
The Great Pennsylvanian Trunk Gun
If you ever read Internet gun forums or overhear conversations at a gun store you will often hear many people asking for firearm recommendations for a variety of reasons. The reasons range from everyday practical ones, such as concealed carry protection to more esoteric ones…like bear protection. On the more esoteric side of the equation … Continue reading The Great Pennsylvanian Trunk Gun
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