By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I am launching this month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The third piece in this series focuses on the question: does the child need to consent to the adoption? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Does the Child Need to Consent to the Adoption?
Do you need a workers compensation lawyer?
by Karl Voigt Do you need a Workers' Compensation lawyer? First of all, statistically speaking, most injured workers do eventually need a Workers' Compensation lawyer. Over the life of your case, the insurance company will categorically use all the tools it has to reduce or even stop your Workers' Compensation benefits. The question therefore is when … Continue reading Do you need a workers compensation lawyer?
US Senate stalls vote on the Sportsmens’ Act of 2012
The United States’ Senate stalled a vote this week on a bill known as the Sportsmens' Act of 2012 which would have increased land access and permitted specific individual hunters who lawfully harvested 41 polar bears in Canada from importing their trophies to the United States - each of which were taken prior to receiving … Continue reading US Senate stalls vote on the Sportsmens’ Act of 2012
Series on Adoptions: What is the Procedure/Process for an Adoption in Pennsylvania?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I am launching this month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The second piece in this series focuses on the question: what is the procedure/process for an adoption in Pennsylvania? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: What is the Procedure/Process for an Adoption in Pennsylvania?
ATF Announces that 07 Manufacturers Must Register for ITAR
Frequently, I read on discussion forums that many 07 manufacturers have not registered under the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR) that is enforced by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and they give a milieu of reasons for not registering. Most reasons revolve around the fact that they are not "exporting" (even though … Continue reading ATF Announces that 07 Manufacturers Must Register for ITAR
Series on Adoptions: Who Can Be Adopted in Pennsylvania?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I am launching this month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The first piece in this series focuses on the question: who can be adopted in Pennsylvania? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to please return and … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Who Can Be Adopted in Pennsylvania?
Can I get an award for a work-related scar?
by Karl Voigt Can someone injured at work get an award for a resultant scar? Yes, if that scar is to the head or neck, whether the client has been injured and scarred in an accident, or has had work-related surgery resulting in scarring. §306(c)(22) of the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act allows for an award … Continue reading Can I get an award for a work-related scar?
In a Bankruptcy, does one have to pay the ATF Transfer Tax to Transfer an NFA Firearm?
To the surprise of most, as it is generally as provision that is unknown and overlooked, the Bankruptcy Code actually provides that the transfer of an NFA firearm in a bankruptcy estate is to be transferred tax free. 11 U.S.C. § 1146, Special Tax Provisions, provides that "(a) The issuance, transfer, or exchange of a … Continue reading In a Bankruptcy, does one have to pay the ATF Transfer Tax to Transfer an NFA Firearm?
Washington Township Decides to Table Firearms/Archery Ordinance and Modify Existing Ordinances
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG) is proud to announce that last night, at the Washington Township, Berks Co., Board of Supervisors unanimously decided to table a proposed Firearm/Archery Ordinance that would have limited the ability of property owners, under certain circumstances, to even practice archery on their own property, after FICG submitted a letter to … Continue reading Washington Township Decides to Table Firearms/Archery Ordinance and Modify Existing Ordinances
Girls, Guns and a Good Time
There may be a lot of reasons why women have recently expressed an increased interest in owning and using guns. A significant portion of women are purchasing for self-defense for their home and personal protection. Others purchase guns for the sport. One organization of women goes one step further, helping other women take aim at … Continue reading Girls, Guns and a Good Time
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