October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. The Internet touches almost all aspects of everyone’s daily life. National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is designed to engage and educate partners through events and initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity, … Continue reading National Cyber Security Awareness Month
PRESS RELEASE: Monumental Mental Health Second Amendment As-Applied Challenge Success
We are extremely proud to announce that Attorney Joshua Prince was successful in a second Second Amendment as-applied challenge in relation to a prior mental health commitment. As our viewers are likely aware from Attorney Prince’s blog article Monumental Decision from the Middle District Court of Pennsylvania Regarding Mental Health Commitments and the Second Amendment, … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Monumental Mental Health Second Amendment As-Applied Challenge Success
FDA requests removal of Opana ER for risks related to abuse
by Karl Voigt Patients who are taking the pain medication Opana are now facing its manufacturer's withdrawal of the medication from the market. Earler this year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded that Opana ER "exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to … Continue reading FDA requests removal of Opana ER for risks related to abuse
The Protection in Lawful Commerce of Arms Act and the Fate of Slide Fire in the Aftermath of Las Vegas
In October of 2005, the Protection in Lawful Commerce of Arms Act (PLCAA) took effect. Its purpose was simple - to shield manufacturers and sellers of qualified products from civil suits brought by victims and/or their families for the misuse of their product. Congress specifically stated in its findings that Businesses in the United States … Continue reading The Protection in Lawful Commerce of Arms Act and the Fate of Slide Fire in the Aftermath of Las Vegas
Part 2: Lower Merion Township – Taxpayers on the Hook for Legal Expenses related to Illegal Firearms Ordinance
As I reviewed back in May of 2015, the Lower Merion Township taxpayers were already on the hook for approximately $4,900 in legal fees, as a result of its unlawful firearm ordinances. Although the Commonwealth Court declared the ordinances unlawful and the PA Supreme Court refused to hear the Township's appeal of the matter, the … Continue reading Part 2: Lower Merion Township – Taxpayers on the Hook for Legal Expenses related to Illegal Firearms Ordinance
One company is trying to make a profit before Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program commences.
Back in June of this year, the Pennsylvania Department of Health granted 12 medical marijuana grower/processor permits to the following companies: Prime Wellness of Pennsylvania (Berks County) Franklin Labs (Berks) Pennsylvania Medical Solutions (Lackawanna) Standard Farms (Luzerne) Ilera Healthcare (Fulton) AES Compassionate Care (Franklin) Terrapin Investment Fund 1 (Clinton) GTI Pennsylvania (Montour) AGRiMED Industries of … Continue reading One company is trying to make a profit before Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program commences.
House Bill 1840 Seeks to Resurrect Workers’ Compensation IREs
by Karl Voigt The Pennsylvania legislature has exerted its first effort to resurrect Impairment Rating Evaluations (IREs). These evaluations for years served to limit worker’s compensation wage loss benefits to 604 weeks, potentially leaving disabled workers with no source of income. Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that IREs as enacted are unconstitutional. … Continue reading House Bill 1840 Seeks to Resurrect Workers’ Compensation IREs
PRESS RELEASE: Monumental Decision Imposing Financial Judgment on Pennsylvania State Police for Violating Second Amendment Rights!
Addressing several issues of first impression, the Commonwealth Court on Wednesday issued a 20 page decision and entered a judgment of approximately $6,500.00 against the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) for erroneously denying an individual his right to keep and bear arms. With eight pages of the decision addressing the factual and procedural background, the case … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Monumental Decision Imposing Financial Judgment on Pennsylvania State Police for Violating Second Amendment Rights!
PA College towns are enforcing rental ordinances targeting student disruptive conduct.
As students return for the fall semester in many Pennsylvania universities and colleges, there are traditional welcome back parties. On campus, campus police regulates parties but off campus parties are less controlled and typically louder and wilder events. After several weekends of rowdy wild off campus parties which disturbed neighbors, led to underage drinking, fighting, … Continue reading PA College towns are enforcing rental ordinances targeting student disruptive conduct.
A Pennsylvania tenant’s right to recover a security deposit.
Under Pennsylvania's Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, 68 P.S. '250.101, et. Seq., a landlord may require a security deposit to be held for tenant caused damages and possible past due rent. See 68 P.S. §250.511 and §250.512. A security deposit is not the same as rent. It is money that actually belongs to the … Continue reading A Pennsylvania tenant’s right to recover a security deposit.
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