Like to most Pennsylvanians, it is probably a surprise to our readers that the Third Class City Code, 53 P.S. § 35101, et seq., was up for reenactment, as it was set to expire. Yesterday, March 19, 2014, Governor Corbett signed the re-codification, SB 497, into law. Few would even take note of the re-codification but … Continue reading Third Class City Code Reenacted with Firearm Protections
Case to Watch: Drake v. Jerejian
By Allen Thompson, Esq. UPDATE: The Supreme Court, on Monday, denied the petition, declining to accept the case for review. No opinion was issued as to the denial. UPDATE: The case has been distributed for today's conference. UPDATE: The docket now reflects that Respondents have timely filed their response. The Supreme Court of the United States … Continue reading Case to Watch: Drake v. Jerejian
How will today’s sanctions against Russia impact Firearm’s owners?
In a press conference earlier today, the President announced new sanctions to be imposed against those deemed responsible and also providing support for the current crisis in the Crimea. The President stated: Today, I’m announcing a series of measures that will continue to increase the cost on Russia and on those responsible for what is … Continue reading How will today’s sanctions against Russia impact Firearm’s owners?
California Gun-Owners Seek Relief at U.S. Supreme Court
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!
