By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Quite often a parent comes in for an initial consultation and expresses the desire to seek “full custody” of his/her child(ren). The term “full custody,” however, means a lot of different things to different people. Even amongst practitioners, terms like “full custody,” “primary custody,” and “visitation” can mean a variety … Continue reading Child Custody: I Want Full Custody!
As an FFL, Should You Conduct a Background Check and 4473 on a Law Enforcement Officer with a Department Letter for a Duty Gun?
Quite frequently the issue arises as to whether a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) may sell a firearm to a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO), without conducting a background check, where the officer has a letter, on Police Department letterhead, stating that the firearm is being purchased as a duty weapon. Under Federal and State law, theFFL can … Continue reading As an FFL, Should You Conduct a Background Check and 4473 on a Law Enforcement Officer with a Department Letter for a Duty Gun?
Mom and Dad Now Equal in the Eyes of the Family Court?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Earlier this year, the custody portion of Pennsylvania’s Domestic Relations Statute (Chapter 23) received a major update. The update included both changes to promote progress and conformity amongst practitioners and the codification of organic developments in the law, such as in the area of relocation of one parent with a … Continue reading Mom and Dad Now Equal in the Eyes of the Family Court?
FFLs Take Notice – ATF Requires “-” in Serial Numbers – Ruger Serial Number Letter
All Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) should take immediate notice of the April 14, 2011, letter that Ruger has issued regarding the recording of Ruger serial numbers in your Acquisition and Disposition books. Effective immediately, all dealers MUST include the ”-” that exists in the serial number of Ruger firearms. As many dealer are aware, Ruger uses a two or … Continue reading FFLs Take Notice – ATF Requires “-” in Serial Numbers – Ruger Serial Number Letter
No admission of liability for injuries where Employer requests Utilization Review
During the first week of April, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court held that an Employer may use the Utilization Review process to determine if medical treatment is reasonable and necessary for injuries or medical conditions which are it has not accepted as part of the work injury without fear that such a review will bind the … Continue reading No admission of liability for injuries where Employer requests Utilization Review
Denied Workers’ Compensation…and healthcare?
Our clients are often faced with a huge obstacle to getting the medical care they need for a work injury: their workers’ compensation case is denied. This can result in an inability to get needed treatment. Most doctors insist on getting paid for their services. It’s not uncommon for doctors – particularly specialists – to … Continue reading Denied Workers’ Compensation…and healthcare?
SSD for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
Your mental health condition can be the basis for a successful Social Security disability or SSI claim, if the condition is severe enough to prevent you from working. Simply having a diagnosis such as “anxiety,” “depression” or “bipolar disorder,” is not enough for the Social Security Administration to grant you benefits. Rather, you must show that your … Continue reading SSD for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
What are the Most Frequently Cited Violations for an FFL?
While the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has not released the 2010 statistics, the 2009 statistics reflect the following as being the most cited violations: 1. Not Making Timely A&D Book Entries - 27 C.F.R 478.125(e) - (25/100) 2. Transferee Not Properly Completing Part A, Form 4473 - 27 C.F.R 478.124 - (20/100) … Continue reading What are the Most Frequently Cited Violations for an FFL?
As an FFL, Do You Need to Enter a Firearm into Your A&D Book if You are Performing an Appraisal?
Occasionally, a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) will inquire as to whether he/she must enter a firearm into his/her Acquisition and Disposition Book (A&D Book) if he/she is merely performing an appraisal of a firearm. The answer is that it depends. If the firearm is being appraised immediately or where the firearm will not be left … Continue reading As an FFL, Do You Need to Enter a Firearm into Your A&D Book if You are Performing an Appraisal?
New Standard for Suspension of WC Benefits when Claimant Receives a Pension
In 2005 the Commonwealth Court held that an employee collecting a pension is presumed to have withdrawn from the work force. Under this rule, the court held that it was ” the responsibility of the claimant to rebut this presumption with evidence that he has continued to work or with evidence that he has been … Continue reading New Standard for Suspension of WC Benefits when Claimant Receives a Pension
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