I recently blogged about Pennsylvania’s Castle Doctrine (actually a Stand Your Ground Doctrine) in a previous article here and the good aspects of HB40. Now, I am going to review the bad and ugly aspects to HB40. While HB40 overall is a vast improvement to what Pennsylvania had on the books, there are several bad and ugly aspects to this recent enactment. First, … Continue reading PA’s New Castle Doctrine (HB40) – The Bad and Ugly
ATF Panel Discussion at recent Firearm Industry Importer, Exporter and Manufacture Conference
On August 2nd and 3rd, 2011, The National Shooting Sports Foundation, FAIR Trade Group and the National Firearms Act Trade & Collectors Association sponsored the Firearms Industry Importer, Exporter and Manufacturer Conference in Reston, Virginia. On the first day of the conference, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted a question and answer session to … Continue reading ATF Panel Discussion at recent Firearm Industry Importer, Exporter and Manufacture Conference
ATF Panel Discussion at recent Firearm Industry Importer, Exporter and Manufacture Conference
On August 2nd and 3rd, 2011, The National Shooting Sports Foundation, FAIR Trade Group and the National Firearms Act Trade & Collectors Association sponsored the Firearms Industry Importer, Exporter and Manufacturer Conference in Reston, Virginia. On the first day of the conference, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted a question and answer session to … Continue reading ATF Panel Discussion at recent Firearm Industry Importer, Exporter and Manufacture Conference
BATFE Ruling 2011-4 – Pistol to a Rifle and back to a Pistol
Today, at the NFATCA Firearm Importer, Exporter and Manufacturer Conference, the BATFE announced that Acting Director Melson issued Ruling 2011-4, regarding whether a pistol can be converted to a rifle and then back to a pistol, without having to register the firearm as a short-barreled rifle. While the Ruling has not yet been published,ATF Deputy Chief Steve Albro stated that … Continue reading BATFE Ruling 2011-4 – Pistol to a Rifle and back to a Pistol
PA’s New Castle Doctrine (HB40) – The Good
I recently blogged about Pennsylvania’s Castle Doctrine (actually a Stand Your Ground Doctrine) in a previous article here. Now, I am going to review the goods aspects to HB40. It the next article, I will review the bad and ugly aspects to HB40. First, it is important to understand that a Castle Doctrine refers to the ability of … Continue reading PA’s New Castle Doctrine (HB40) – The Good
“Probable Cause”: What Does It Entitle the Police to Do? Mean?
So, okay, we’ve established probable cause. What does probable cause entitle the police to do? Well, for one thing, it can serve as a necessary condition for a search. In order to get a search warrant, among other things, probable cause must be established. The probable cause affidavit submitted by the police as a basis … Continue reading “Probable Cause”: What Does It Entitle the Police to Do? Mean?
What do I need to prepare for a workers’ compensation mediation?
by Karl Voigt, Esquire Our workers’ compensation clients often ask us if they need to do anything prior to their mediation takes place. Since 2007, mediation has been mandatory in all workers’ compensation cases except where the judge finds that it would be futile to attempt to settle a case. As a result, almost all … Continue reading What do I need to prepare for a workers’ compensation mediation?
“Probable Cause”: How is it established?
Following up on the definition of “probable cause,” it is important to note some of the facts or circumstances that have been held to, or not to, establish probable cause. For example, running away or “flight” does not, by itself, establish probable cause. Neither do “furtive” hand or head movements in a vehicle. Nervousness, inconsistent … Continue reading “Probable Cause”: How is it established?
Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Changes
by Karl Voigt, Esquire The Workers’ Compensation Fee Review process has for years been used by physicians to “motivate” workers’ compensation carriers to pay their bills in a timely fashion or at least pay the correct amount. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has now created a process for a party – doctor or employer – … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Changes
Workers’ Compensation Legislative update: July 7, 2011
by Karl Voigt, Esquire On July 7, Pennsylvania Governor Corbett signed House Bill 797, which enhances the workers’ compensation claims of firefighters who have certain cancers. Prior to the Bill’s passage, career and volunteer firefighters were entitled to a presumption that certain cancers caused by exposure to Group 1 carcinogens were work-related. The new legislation … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation Legislative update: July 7, 2011
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