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
New PA License to Carry Firearms Application
Recently, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) published a new version of the PA License to Carry Firearms (LTCF) Application, designated SP 4-127 (10-2012). The previous version was designated SP 4-127 (10-2008). The revised application has some interesting changes: First, Place of Birth has been added as question 7b., as compared to being question #29 on … Continue reading New PA License to Carry Firearms Application
How Does the PA State of Emergency Effect Your Gun Rights? You Might Be Surprised…
In preparation for the upcoming Hurricane Sandy, on October 27, 2012, Governor Corbett issued a State of Emergency for all of Pennsylvania. This may seem commonsensical given the high likelihood that most of eastern Pennsylvania will be hit head-on by Sandy. However, few realize the impact on firearms rights during a state of emergency. Pursuant … Continue reading How Does the PA State of Emergency Effect Your Gun Rights? You Might Be Surprised…
Brad Fox Law, Mandating Minimum Sentence for Straw Purchasers, Becomes Law
Today, Governor Tom Corbett signed into law, what has become known as the Brad Fox Law, which imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years for any straw purchaser conviction, where the individual "who at time of sentencing has been convicted of another offense under this section." Currently, Section 6111(h)(1) reads, "A second or subsequent … Continue reading Brad Fox Law, Mandating Minimum Sentence for Straw Purchasers, Becomes Law
Press Release: Attorney Winter Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer and Attorney Prince Featured on 69News in Bullying / School Discipline Case
We are proud to announce that two of our attorneys were recently featured by two Greater Philadelphia news sources for our firm's representation of a 16 year old Schuylkill Valley School District student in a school discipline lawsuit pending in federal court. On Saturday, Attorney Eric Winter, lead attorney on the case, was featured in … Continue reading Press Release: Attorney Winter Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer and Attorney Prince Featured on 69News in Bullying / School Discipline Case
Innovation or Illegal…Who Should be Allowed to Print Guns?
Back in September, you might recall my article "Up In Arms About Printing Arms," where Defense Distributed was being challenged for their innovative use of 3D printing technology. The most recent conundrum questions whether it is innovation or whether is it illegal to print a firearm from plastic? In Wired's recent article, Cody Wilson, owner … Continue reading Innovation or Illegal…Who Should be Allowed to Print Guns?
