As our viewers are aware, I previously blogged about some of the issues with SB 383 in relation to permitting Pennsylvania teachers to carry firearms in schools. While some minor amendments have been offered in relation to it, there are still a plethora of issues, which preclude me from supporting it, even though I am … Continue reading Absent Additional Amendments, Oppose Senate Bill 383 Permitting Teachers To Carry Firearms In Pennsylvania
SCOTUS Denies Certiorari in Binderup/Suarez
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the U.S. Government's request for appeal in the combined cases of Attorney General Sessions v. Binerup and Suarez, leaving in place the District Court and Third Circuit decisions holding that an individual can successfully bring a Second Amendment as-applied challenge to a non-violent misdemeanor firearms disability. I … Continue reading SCOTUS Denies Certiorari in Binderup/Suarez
Breaking News: Supreme Court Nixes Workers’ Compensation Impairment Rating Evaluations
by Karl Voigt At 11:00 AM today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court published its long-awaited opinion regarding the constitutionality of Pennsylvania worker's compensation Impairment Rating Evaluations (IREs). In the vast majority of cases, these examinations serve to limit worker's compensation wage loss benefits to 604 weeks, potentially leaving disabled workers with no source of income. In … Continue reading Breaking News: Supreme Court Nixes Workers’ Compensation Impairment Rating Evaluations
Elon Musks’ Leadership in the Field of Workers’ Compensation: Are You Listening PA CEOs?
By Karl Voigt By now our readers may have heard of the Tesla factory's reputation for work injuries. Nonprofit Worksafe, a worker safety advocacy group, made headlines earlier this year when it reported that the injury rate at Tesla's Fremont, California, plant was 31% higher than the industry average in 2014 and 2015. Worksafe's report says … Continue reading Elon Musks’ Leadership in the Field of Workers’ Compensation: Are You Listening PA CEOs?
Firearms Law Seminar – August 19, 2017 at King Shooter Supply!
On August 19, 2017, 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 1-5pm, on state and federal firearms law at their store located at … Continue reading Firearms Law Seminar – August 19, 2017 at King Shooter Supply!
Are you in need of a Maryland firearms lawyer?
If you are in need of a Maryland firearms lawyer, Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., issued a press release earlier today that Chief Counsel Joshua Prince has been formally admitted by the Court of Appeal of Maryland, so that he can practice firearms law in Maryland, in … Continue reading Are you in need of a Maryland firearms lawyer?
Pennsylvania House Bill 18 Takes Aim at Workers’ Compensation Medications
by Karl Voigt The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 20 will likely be voting on its House Bill 18, which seeks to further control medications taken by Workers' Compensation claimants. Some consider this a "foot in the door" piece of legislation that is designed to start the process of more severely limiting medications, … Continue reading Pennsylvania House Bill 18 Takes Aim at Workers’ Compensation Medications
PA Gas Drilling Impact Fees Total Distribution Tops $1 Billion
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today (June 15, 2017) posted detailed information about this year’s distribution of Impact Fees on natural gas producers, totaling $173,258,900, on the PUC’s interactive Act 13 website. Over the past six years, the PUC has collected and distributed more than $1.2 billion in Impact Fees to communities across Pennsylvania. … Continue reading PA Gas Drilling Impact Fees Total Distribution Tops $1 Billion
Are You Starting the Next “Uber”?
As part of an ongoing effort to address changes in the transportation industry, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today encouraged concerned parties to submit comments regarding proposed changes to the Commission’s regulations governing the motor carrier industry. The comments submitted in response to the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will be used in the … Continue reading Are You Starting the Next “Uber”?
PUC Announces Appointments to Consumer Advisory Council
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced a series of appointments to its Consumer Advisory Council (CAC), which provides input to the PUC on issues important to utility customers. Members of the CAC will serve two-year terms, from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019. Included are several representatives from our area. Congratulations all! … Continue reading PUC Announces Appointments to Consumer Advisory Council
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