By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire An increasingly problem for renters in Pennsylvania is the issue of bed bugs. Bed bugs, however, are becoming a serious a problem for landords as well, especially given a recent report published in the Journal of Economic Entomology by researchers at Ohio State University. The study focused on ineffective treatments for … Continue reading Landlord/Tenant: What Your Landlord Should NOT Do to Treat Your Bed Bug Infestation
Firearms Law 101 – Pennsylvania Bar Association
The Pennsylvania Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, published in its Spring 2012 newsletter an article written by Attorney Joshua Prince on Firearms Law 101. The article, Firearms Law 101: Knowing When Your Client Loses His/Her Second Amendment Rights, starting on page 5 of the newsletter, reviews the general prohibitions under Pennsylvania's Uniform Firearms Act (UFA) … Continue reading Firearms Law 101 – Pennsylvania Bar Association
Facebook and … Workers’ Compensation?
by Karl Voigt What does workers' compensation have to do with Facebook? More and more, apparently! As the world becomes more "linked in" and peoples’ online presences become more commonplace, employers are trying to use that presence against injured workers. Workers' Compensation insurers and employers are more and more attempting to use injured workers’ Facebook … Continue reading Facebook and … Workers’ Compensation?
As a prohibited person in PA, can you possess antique firearms?
Frequently, individuals will inquire as to whether they can possess an antique firearm if they are prohibited from owning firearms. Under federal law, specifically the Gun Control Act, a prohibited person may possess an antique firearm, pursuant to . Federal law, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 921, defines an antique firearm as (A) any firearm (including … Continue reading As a prohibited person in PA, can you possess antique firearms?
The Importance of Earnest,… When You’re Dead
by Thomas R. Beveridge, Esquire Prince Law Offices, PC (610) 845-3803 x81104 I once had the honor of being appointed as the executor of a close relative’s estate following his untimely passing. While the first several days were shadowed by sorrow and grief, friends and family soon bonded together to begin sorting through the thousands … Continue reading The Importance of Earnest,… When You’re Dead
Workers’ Compensation isn’t taxable, right?
by Karl Voigt Workers' Compensation wage loss benefits aren't taxable, right? Right! Well, unless you're also a Social Security Disability recipient. Then, things may get complicated. We all know that workers’ compensation wage loss benefits are paid to injured workers. Simply stated, these benefits are not taxed by state or federal governments. We know that … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation isn’t taxable, right?
June 9th – National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day!
June 9th, 2012, will mark a monumental move in the firearms industry, which has been well underway for years. While female shooters were often an overlooked demographic, in recent years, the industry has realized the important role that female shooters play in the industry. Some of the major firearms manufacturers are now controlled by women. … Continue reading June 9th – National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day!
As an FFL in PA, do you need to provide safety locks with every sale?
Frequently, Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) that I represent will inquire whether they need to provide safety locks with every sale. While federal law does not require such, Pennsylvania law does. Pursuant to 18 PA.C.S. 6142, "It shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell, deliver or transfer any firearm as defined in section 6102 (relating … Continue reading As an FFL in PA, do you need to provide safety locks with every sale?
Gun Raffle with 31 Chances to Win!!!!
The Chester Montgomery Emergency Response Team is holding a gun raffle through the month of July, where a ticket number will be determined each day of the month. Starting July 1, 2012, the winning ticket number will be determined by the PA Daily 3-digit evening lottery number. The winner on July 1, 2012, will be … Continue reading Gun Raffle with 31 Chances to Win!!!!
Email and the Fourth Amendment
Almost nothing on the internet is as private as people often believe it to be. Many people imagine their email conversations as similar to spoken conversations, where the information stays between the participants of the conversation unless one or both should choose to disclose it. However, in actuality, an email conversation, like almost anything else … Continue reading Email and the Fourth Amendment
