On Friday, November 18, 2011, HR 2112, the “Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture, Commerce/Justice/Science (CJS) and Transportation/Housing/Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bills”, also known as the “Mini-Bus”, which includes the annual appropriations bill that controls the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, was passed, which includes some new limitations on the ATF's power, as well as, … Continue reading ATF Appropriations Bill – New Limitations, Including on the Importability of Shotguns!
Employer parking lot injuries – when are you actually “at work”?
by Karl Voigt Your Workers' Compensation checks will be coming later. Unfortunately, the US Postal Service, facing the possibility of bankruptcy, has decided to consolidate its mail-processing facilities, closing 250 of its 500 centers. By the spring of 2012, this will affect the delivery of all first-class letters. Most workers' compensation insurance companies mail wage … Continue reading Employer parking lot injuries – when are you actually “at work”?
Syracuse Child Sex Abuse Allegations: Is It Legal to Record Telephone Conversations in Pennsylvania?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire The Child Sex Abuse Scandal surrounding the associate head coach of Syracuse University's men's basketball, Bernie Fine, presented an unexpected twist this weekend with the release of a taped telephone conversation between one of the alleged victims and Fine's wife, Laurie. The recorded telephone call seems to establish that Laurie … Continue reading Syracuse Child Sex Abuse Allegations: Is It Legal to Record Telephone Conversations in Pennsylvania?
Is Supreme Court Justice Kagan Pro-Gun?
The question of whether Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan is pro-gun has been a contentious issue, with most pro-2nd Amendment individuals and organizations believing that she will fit the liberal mold of an anti-gun advocate. However, there is some hope that the tides may be changing. During Justice Kagan's confirmation, she was asked by Senator … Continue reading Is Supreme Court Justice Kagan Pro-Gun?
Is the Pennsylvania State Police Changing Docket Entries 11 Years Post-Conviction to Support Firearm Purchase Denials?
Is the Pennsylvania State Police Changing Docket Entries 11 Years Post-Conviction to Support Firearm Purchase Denials? It just may be. I am currently involved in a case that seems to suggest that the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) may be changing docket entries, where it is 11 years post-conviction, and only now, after a denial to … Continue reading Is the Pennsylvania State Police Changing Docket Entries 11 Years Post-Conviction to Support Firearm Purchase Denials?
Penn State Scandal: If I Report Child Abuse, Can I Lose My Job? Am I Protected in Any Way?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire The tragedy which has engulfed Penn State and forced the retirement of Joe Paterno has also generated an opportunity to discuss what is legally required of someone who, like Mike McQueary, finds themselves in the unfortunate, uncomfortable, and infuriating situation following the discovery of suspected child abuse. My previous article on … Continue reading Penn State Scandal: If I Report Child Abuse, Can I Lose My Job? Am I Protected in Any Way?
Heart of the Penn State Scandal: 23 Pa.C.S. § 6311 – Persons Required to Report Suspected Child Abuse and § 6313 – Reporting Procedure
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire The current scandal engulfing Penn State raises a lot of difficult questions. These questions include: Who knew what? Who did what? and What were the persons involved required to do - both morally and legally? The answer to the question of what they were legally required to do is found … Continue reading Heart of the Penn State Scandal: 23 Pa.C.S. § 6311 – Persons Required to Report Suspected Child Abuse and § 6313 – Reporting Procedure
Does your insurance company offer a Workers’ Compensation direct deposit or debit card?
Does your insurance company offer a Workers' Compensation direct deposit or debit card? Well, they should! As technology advances, there are more and more convenient ways to do banking. Waiting for that check every week can be unpredictable and even frustrating, let alone making it to the bank and waiting for them to process it. … Continue reading Does your insurance company offer a Workers’ Compensation direct deposit or debit card?
Is the Department of Justice the New Silencer for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives?
With the heat constantly being turned up on Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Justice regarding the botched Fast and Furious program, some are questioning the relationship between the ATF, Fast and Furious, and the DOJ. Instead of the DOJ throwing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives under the bus, the … Continue reading Is the Department of Justice the New Silencer for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives?
New Legislation – HB 1668 – The Right to Transport Firearms Without a License to Carry Firearms
There is currently new legislation, HB 1668, which deals with the right to transport firearms without a license to carry firearms (LTCF). As many are aware, there are stark limitations on one's ability to transport a firearm, pursuant to 18 PA.C.S. § 6106, when that individual does not have an LTCF, which I previously discussed here. … Continue reading New Legislation – HB 1668 – The Right to Transport Firearms Without a License to Carry Firearms
