Workers’ Compensation publications available online

Many of our clients do not know that the Department of Labor and Industry makes its Workers' Compensation publications available online. The Department, through the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, is responsible for the administration and maintenance of the Workers' Compensation Act. Injured workers can access these documents by going to the Department's website. Available to … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation publications available online

Is Now a Good Time to Start a Firearms Business?

From time to time, clients will inquire about when is the best time to start a firearms business? I always respond, "When isn't it a good time to start a firearms business?" Obviously, there are no crystal balls and a lot depends on your own marketing ability, as well as the demeanor of the current … Continue reading Is Now a Good Time to Start a Firearms Business?

SHOT Show 2012 – ATF Town Hall Meeting and NFATCA Meeting – Dealers and Manufacturers Take Notice

The ATF Town Hall meeting was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, and the NFATCA meeting was held tonight. While there was nothing earth shattering from the Town Hall meeting, there were some very interesting issues that were discussed at the NFATCA meeting. With regards to the ATF Town Hall, the big issue discussed was … Continue reading SHOT Show 2012 – ATF Town Hall Meeting and NFATCA Meeting – Dealers and Manufacturers Take Notice

Highlights from the SHOT Show’s Media Day at the Range

The kickoff to the SHOT Show - held in Las Vegas, Nevada - was Media Day at the Range.   The Sporting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show is billed as the “largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries.”  Media Day provided members from all forms … Continue reading Highlights from the SHOT Show’s Media Day at the Range

The SHOT Show – Media Day 2012

Today was the SHOT Show's Media Day (at the range) 2012. All the big named manufacturers where present, such as Browning, Colt, FN, Glock, H&K, Remington, and Winchester, as well as, some new manufacturers, such as Cabot (which I will be writing a separate blog article regarding) and Slide Fire Solutions (which Tom Beveridge will … Continue reading The SHOT Show – Media Day 2012

Citizen’s Firearms Law Seminar – May 5, 2012

On May 5, 2012, Attorneys Joshua Prince and Eric Winter, your PA Gun Attorneys, will be conducting a citizen's firearms law seminar, which is being presented by the Muhlenberg Area Shooting Association, Inc (MASA). Topics to be discussed are Open and Concealed Carry, Self-Defense, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, and the PA Castle Doctrine and other … Continue reading Citizen’s Firearms Law Seminar – May 5, 2012

Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Announces Statewide Average Weekly Wage for 2012

by Karl Voigt The Bureau of Workers' Compensation has announced the statewide average weekly wage for 2012. This directly affects workers who are injured in 2012. Generally, workers' compensation is paid at 66 2/3% of an injured workers 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 2012

New Court Case Addresses ability to Get Unemployment Compensation After Settling Workers’ Compensation Case

by Karl Voigt The Commonwealth Court has recently issued a case addressing a claimant's ability to receive Unemployment Compensation after settling her Workers' Compensation Case. In Nicole Lee v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 2085 C.D. 2010, the claimant settled her Workers' Compensation case, then applied for Unemployment. She was denied those benefits and filed … Continue reading New Court Case Addresses ability to Get Unemployment Compensation After Settling Workers’ Compensation Case