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White House Issues New Executive Actions on Federal Background Checks

Posted on January 27, 2014January 27, 2014 by Ian K Friedman, Esq.

The White House quietly announced two new executive actions earlier this month. These actions appear to be ones designed to expand the number of Federally prohibited persons by simply adding them into the NICS system without any further judicial review and/or guarantee of due process. The first measure (and it should be noted that this is … Continue reading White House Issues New Executive Actions on Federal Background Checks →

Landlord Tenant & Infestation – What Can A Tenant Do

Posted on January 25, 2014January 25, 2014 by Phillip A. Simon, Esquire

I recently had a friend contact me with questions about Landlord-Tenant law in Pennsylvania. Here is the story: I have been living in our apartment for a little over four years. Within the past year there has been an infestation of roaches. ( we had the problem in 2011&2012 but is subsided) We brought this … Continue reading Landlord Tenant & Infestation – What Can A Tenant Do →

FICG Files Supplemental Comment in Opposition to ATF 41P

Posted on January 25, 2014January 23, 2014 by Tom Odom, Esq.

Firearms Industry Consulting Group ("FICG"), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., continues to present evidence and argument to ATF in opposition to its proposed rule 41P. FICG drafted and filed a Comment on behalf of David M. Goldman (ATF-2013-0001-1899) that set forth arguments echoed in many subsequently-filed comments. FICG submitted its own Comment (ATF-2013-0001-8364 … Continue reading FICG Files Supplemental Comment in Opposition to ATF 41P →

Was Your Voice Heard on ATF 41P?

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Tom Odom, Esq.

Have you confirmed that your comment is in the docket? If not, you may want to act now to ensure it is properly processed. As readers of this Blog are well aware, on September 9, 2013, ATF published a proposed rule that would restrict the ability to make and transfer firearms regulated under the National … Continue reading Was Your Voice Heard on ATF 41P? →

Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Announces Statewide Average Weekly Wage for 2014

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Karl Voigt IV, Esq.

by Karl Voigt The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has announced the statewide average weekly wage for 2014. This directly affects workers who are injured in 2014. Generally, workers’ compensation is paid at 66 2/3% of an injured worker's average weekly wage, up to a maximum as defined by the statewide average weekly wage. Section 105.1 … Continue reading Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Announces Statewide Average Weekly Wage for 2014 →

ATF’s Appropriation Bill May Not Be As Devastating As First Thought

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

On Friday, I posted about ATF’s New Devastating Appropriation Bill – Previous Industry Protections Appear to be Lost. It appears that I may have been in error that those protections were lost, given a previous Governmental Accountability Office (GAO) determination and futurity language being included in the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013. In … Continue reading ATF’s Appropriation Bill May Not Be As Devastating As First Thought →

ATF’s New Devastating Appropriation Bill – Previous Industry Protections Appear to be Lost

Posted on January 17, 2014January 20, 2014 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

See January 20, 2014 Updated Article on ATF’s Appropriation Bill May Not Be As Devastating As First Thought.On January 15, 2014, the Congress approved H.R. 3547 - the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014," which is now awaiting the President's signature. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 seemingly removes key protections for the Firearms Industry.For those unfamiliar, … Continue reading ATF’s New Devastating Appropriation Bill – Previous Industry Protections Appear to be Lost →

Supreme Court Hears Massachusetts Free Speech Case

Posted on January 17, 2014January 17, 2014 by Allen Thompson, Esq.

Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument in McCullen v. Coakley, a free speech case challenging Massachusetts’ law restricting the discussion of abortion on public sidewalks within 35 feet of an abortion clinic entrance. While the vehicles for free speech cases tend to be controversial topics, this discussion is limited to … Continue reading Supreme Court Hears Massachusetts Free Speech Case →

ATF’s New Shenanigans with Electronic Acquisition and Disposition Records – Who’s Ready to Challenge Them?

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

Recently, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced ATF Ruling 2013-5, regarding requirements for implementing and maintaining electronic Acquisition and Disposition records that Federal Firearms Licensees must keep, without any opportunity for Notice and Comment, in direct violation of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), and invalidated a number of previously approved variances, … Continue reading ATF’s New Shenanigans with Electronic Acquisition and Disposition Records – Who’s Ready to Challenge Them? →

Despite Teething Problems, Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System is Functional

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Karl Voigt IV, Esq.

by Karl Voigt Despite Teething Problems, Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System is Functional The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation's Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System (WCAIS) is now available online. Injured workers can access some portions of their claim online from their home computer. If your case is in litigation, you may be able to … Continue reading Despite Teething Problems, Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System is Functional →