By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The ninth piece in this series focuses on the question: can we change the child's name? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to please return and read … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Can We Change the Child’s Name?
Series on Adoptions: Can the Parties to an Adoption Agree to Allow Contact Between the Child and the Natural Family?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The eighth piece in this series focuses on the question: can the parties agree to allow contact between the child and the natural family? If you are interested in an adoption, … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Can the Parties to an Adoption Agree to Allow Contact Between the Child and the Natural Family?
How to Respond to an Active Shooter Situation?
By Joshua Prince, Esq. With the recent surge in senseless active shooter situations that our nation has faced, including the Aurora Colorado movie theater shooting and the Newtown Connecticut elementary school shooting, many of my clients, friends and family have inquired of what they can or legally should do in such situations, especially when occurring … Continue reading How to Respond to an Active Shooter Situation?
5th Annual Prince Law Offices, P.C. Community Meal
On December 15, 2012, Prince Law Offices, P.C., will host its 5th annual Community Meal at its Reading office, located at 42 S. 5th St., Reading Pa. (the Community Meal will actually be held behind the office, off of Wood St.). Every year, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Prince Law Offices hosts this community meal for … Continue reading 5th Annual Prince Law Offices, P.C. Community Meal
Can I be forced to get surgery for my work injury?
by Karl Voigt We are often asked by our clients if they can be forced to get surgery for their work injury. The decision whether or not to undergo surgery can be life-altering. Surgery gone wrong can worsen your condition or even disable you. On the other hand, surgery done right can reduce pain and … Continue reading Can I be forced to get surgery for my work injury?
Can You Change the Barrel Length of an Short-Barreled Rifle/Shotgun (SBR/SBS)?
Frequently, clients will inquire of whether he/she can change the barrel length of a short-barreled rifle or shotgun (SBR or SBS), after receiving the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) approval of his/her Form 1 or Form 4 on which a specific barrel length listed. 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(8) provides, "The term “short-barreled … Continue reading Can You Change the Barrel Length of an Short-Barreled Rifle/Shotgun (SBR/SBS)?
Series on Adoptions: What Happens If I Honestly Do Not Know Who the Father Is?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The seventh piece in this series focuses on the question: what happens if I honestly do not know who the father is? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: What Happens If I Honestly Do Not Know Who the Father Is?
Pottstown PAL – Kel Tec KSG Shotgun RAFFLE!!!
The Pottstown Area Police Athletic League (PAL) is holding a raffle for a Kel Tec KSG 12 Gauge Shotgun, which was donated by Kenney's Custom Props, LLC, a Hollywood prop design company and manufacturer of firearms. The KSG is outfitted with NUMEROUS accessories that have been donated to PAL, including: Magpul MBUS Gen 2 sights- … Continue reading Pottstown PAL – Kel Tec KSG Shotgun RAFFLE!!!
Series on Adoptions: Will I Need a Home Study in Pennsylvania?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The sixth piece in this series focuses on the question: will I need a home study? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to please return and read … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Will I Need a Home Study in Pennsylvania?
ATF to Hire 9 New Examiners?!?!?
Yesterday, the National Firearms Act Trade and Collectors Associations (NFATCA) posted on its website that the Department of Justice (DOJ) lifted the hiring freeze that had been placed on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), NFA Branch, allowing it to hire 9 new examiners! As many are aware, the NFA Branch, including … Continue reading ATF to Hire 9 New Examiners?!?!?
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