Yesterday, President Trump stated that "[i]t takes so long to go to court to get the due process procedures, I like taking the guns early. Take the guns first, go through due process second" seemingly without consideration for what he was proposing or the impact on his and Vice President Pence's Second Amendment rights. What … Continue reading President Trump and Vice President Pence to Lose Second Amendment Rights
Join the Fight to Stop the Regulation of Bump Stocks
As many of our clients and viewers are aware, Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®) a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., has submitted substantial comments in opposition to rulemaking entered into by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and spearheaded the opposition to ATF-41P. Unfortunately, as it appears that ATF intends to … Continue reading Join the Fight to Stop the Regulation of Bump Stocks
Yet Another Workers’ Compensation Act Proposed in PA Senate
by Karl Voigt Yet another piece of proposed legislation is circulating in the Pennsylvania legislature. Senate Bill 1052 proposes that older occupational disease cases - with symptoms that may take years to manifest - be limited to the Workers’ Compensation system. As an example, asbestosis and mesothelioma cases would be brought back before Workers’ Compensation … Continue reading Yet Another Workers’ Compensation Act Proposed in PA Senate
Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in ANOTHER Second Amendment Case
Once again the Supreme Court has denied certiorari in another Second Amendment Case. Silvester, et al. v. Becerra was an appeal from the 9th Circuit challenging California's 10-day waiting period to firearm purchasers. In particular, the petition for certiorari raised the issue of whether the 9th Circuit "improperly applied lenient scrutiny in a Second Amendment challenge … Continue reading Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in ANOTHER Second Amendment Case
After an Arrest in Pennsylvania, You Get a Free Phone Call, Right? Well, Not Exactly…
Having watched a lot of Law & Order, most individuals believe that upon arrest, they will be provided at least one free phone call but that isn't exactly true in Pennsylvania. Upon arrest, there is no immediate right to a phone call in Pennsylvania. Within a reasonable time of being arrested, the Police officer must … Continue reading After an Arrest in Pennsylvania, You Get a Free Phone Call, Right? Well, Not Exactly…
Investing in Bitcoin – Cryptocurrencies
Clients have been asking me about investing in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently provided some helpful advice. You do your best to keep up with the latest financial news. You’ve been hearing more about cryptocurrencies and asking yourself “Hmmm.” Of course, it’s not just Bitcoin. There are now hundreds of … Continue reading Investing in Bitcoin – Cryptocurrencies
New PA Hunting Law Precludes Revocation of Hunting Licenses
Yesterday, Governor Wolf signed HB 359 into law, which will take effect in 60 days and provides protections for hunters, (1) where they mistakenly kill a bear or elk, (2) where they are erroneously hunting in the wrong area and take a game animal that is out of season, and (3) where the hunter is … Continue reading New PA Hunting Law Precludes Revocation of Hunting Licenses
The 3rd Circuit holds debtors may sue creditors who offer to settle time-barred debt under the FDCPA.
Recently, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, rendered an opinion in the class action, Michelle Tatis vs. Allied Interstate, LLC: John Does 1-25, No. 16-4022, clarifying whether time-barred offers from creditors to settle old obligations violated the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (“FDCPA”). On appeal, the 3rd Circuit reversed a decision … Continue reading The 3rd Circuit holds debtors may sue creditors who offer to settle time-barred debt under the FDCPA.
York County Magistrate Judge Dismisses Charges of Making False Statements in Relation to Prior Putative Mental Health Commitment
Today, Attorney Eric Winter successfully argued for dismissal of charges before a York County Magistrate Judge. The charges were filed by the York County Sheriff in relation to a putative false statement our client made when applying for a license to carry firearms ("LTCF"). In arguing that our client had not been committed to a … Continue reading York County Magistrate Judge Dismisses Charges of Making False Statements in Relation to Prior Putative Mental Health Commitment
Blockchain Technology Overview
When and if to use blockchain Aiming to clarify blockchain, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently released an introduction to blockchain, which underpins Bitcoin and other digital currencies. Cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain technology that enables them are now a common topic of conversation. Much of the attention stems either from the … Continue reading Blockchain Technology Overview
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