It is tax time. The tax scammers are gearing-up. Learn how to protect yourself during Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week January 29-February 2, 2018. Tax identity theft occurs when a person uses someone else’s Social Security number to either file a tax return and claim the victim’s refund, or to earn wages that are reported as … Continue reading Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week January 29-February 2
Answers to Frequent Questions about CHP
Considering Combined Heat and Power (CHP) to save money, enhance reliability, and benefit the environment? The EPA CHP Partnership and Prince Law Offices can help. What is CHP? Typically, nearly two-thirds of the energy used to generate electricity is wasted in the form of heat discharged to the atmosphere. Additional energy is wasted during … Continue reading Answers to Frequent Questions about CHP
PaPUC Initiates Further Study of Supplier Consolidated Billing by Electric Generation Suppliers
On January 18, 2018, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) initiated further study of customer billing practices by competitive electric generations suppliers (EGSs) - directing an en banc hearing be conducted before the Commission to explore, among other things, the legality, merits and potential implementation of supplier consolidated billing (SCB). The Commission voted 5-0 to deny a petition filed … Continue reading PaPUC Initiates Further Study of Supplier Consolidated Billing by Electric Generation Suppliers
After Three Years, PennEast Pipeline Approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Construction to Begin
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an Order under section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act approving construction of the PennEast Pipeline. Anthony Cox, Chair of the PennEast Pipeline Company LLC Board of Managers said "They will reap the benefits of accessing one of the most affordable and abundant supplies of natural gas in … Continue reading After Three Years, PennEast Pipeline Approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Construction to Begin
Firearms Law Seminar – March 31, 2018 at King Shooters Supply!
On March 31, 2018, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince, Attorney Adam Kraut and Attorney Eric Winter of Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., in conjunction with King Shooters Supply, will offer a four (4) hour seminar, from 10am-2pm, on state and federal firearms law at their store located at … Continue reading Firearms Law Seminar – March 31, 2018 at King Shooters Supply!
3rd Annual FICG/Shooters Gauntlet Next EVOLUTION Machine Gun Shoot!
We are proud to announce that Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG)® (FICG®) and Shooters Gauntlet, LLC will be hosting our 3rd annual Next EVOLUTION machinegun shoot at the Shooters Gauntlet on June 2-3, 2018, in celebration of the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and Article 1, Section 21 of the PA Constitution. During the … Continue reading 3rd Annual FICG/Shooters Gauntlet Next EVOLUTION Machine Gun Shoot!
Pennsylvania Announces 2018 Average Weekly Wage
by Karl VoigtPennsylvania’s Secretary of Labor and Industry has announced the 2018 Statewide Average Weekly Wage. This figure serves as the basis for determining the maximum and minimum weekly Workers’ Compensation benefit rates in Pennsylvania. The figure has increased to $1025 from the 2017 average of $995. This increase affects the weekly rates paid to … Continue reading Pennsylvania Announces 2018 Average Weekly Wage
BEC Attacks to Exceed $9B in 2018
Business email compromise is projected to skyrocket as attackers adopt sophisticated techniques to dupe their victims. Business email compromise (BEC) attacks are projected to exceed $9 billion in 2018. The attacks continue to become more sophisticated and fleece more money from U.S. businesses. How it works There has been an increase of computer intrusions linked to … Continue reading BEC Attacks to Exceed $9B in 2018
Monroe County Sheriff Martin is ENJOINED from Enforcing Unlawful License to Carry Firearms Requirements
On January 16, 2018, Wyoming County President Judge Russell Shurtleff, specially presiding, issued an Order unsealing a December 13, 2017 Decision and Order in the John Doe, et al. v. Monroe County, et al. case, which granted a preliminary injunction against the Monroe County Sheriff's Department and Sheriff Todd Martin in relation to their unlawful … Continue reading Monroe County Sheriff Martin is ENJOINED from Enforcing Unlawful License to Carry Firearms Requirements
Section 508 Gets an Update: New Web Accessibility Guidelines for Government Sites Take Effect January 18
Today, January 18, 2018 new website accessibility requirements (such as screen reader compatibility for hearing and sight impaired) for federal websites became effective. The U.S. Access Board in a published final rule updating accessibility requirements for information and communication technology (ICT) covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act became effective today. Updated Section 508 Standards … Continue reading Section 508 Gets an Update: New Web Accessibility Guidelines for Government Sites Take Effect January 18