Yesterday, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., filed a letter on behalf of Firearm Owners Against Crime – Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action (FOAC-ILLEA) with Barrett Township Chairwoman Gardsy and Members of the Board of Supervisors regarding their recent consideration of an unlawful and unconstitutional firearm discharge ordinance. As addressed … Continue reading FOAC-ILLEA Challenges Unlawful Firearm Discharge Ordinance in Barrett Township
PSP Commissioner Requests Stay Pending Appeal of Monumental Second Amendment Decision
Late yesterday, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris filed a motion requesting that the monumental Suarez decision be stayed pending appeal to the Third Circuit. Specifically, while baldly asserting that the absence of a stay "will jeopardize officer safety, complicate hundreds of prosecutions, and provide more opportunities for criminals to steal firearms from vehicles," the … Continue reading PSP Commissioner Requests Stay Pending Appeal of Monumental Second Amendment Decision
Supreme Court Tosses Chevron Doctrine
On June 28, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, overturning the 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council which has for 40 years served as a shield for administrative agencies to make interpretations of the law while escaping meaningful judicial review. Essentially, Chevron gave agencies extreme latitude to come … Continue reading Supreme Court Tosses Chevron Doctrine
Confidentiality Concerns Addressed: Pennsylvania State Police Update LTCF Application
It was announced today that the Pennsylvania State Police will no longer require references or employer information for a License to Carry Firearms (LTCF); instead specifying those fields as "optional" on the new form. I have long contended that requiring references (or employer information) on the application is a violation of the confidentiality provisions of … Continue reading Confidentiality Concerns Addressed: Pennsylvania State Police Update LTCF Application
Firearms Law Seminar – October 19, 2024 at Trop Gun Shop
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10am – 2pm, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Attorney Dillon Harris of Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., in conjunction with Trop Gun Shop, will offer a four (4) hour seminar on state and federal firearms law at their store located at … Continue reading Firearms Law Seminar – October 19, 2024 at Trop Gun Shop
Maryland Governor Pardons 175,000 Marijuana Related Convictions
On June 17, 2024, Maryland Governor Moore signed an Executive Order granting full pardons to those persons convicted of 1) Misdemeanor possession of cannabis; or 2) Misdemeanor use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, only in cases associated with misdemeanor cannabis possession and where there were no other charges. Only offenses occurring prior … Continue reading Maryland Governor Pardons 175,000 Marijuana Related Convictions
Analyzing The Monumental Decision Striking Down Portions Of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act
Yesterday, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group, was successful in securing a monumental decision and Order in Suarez, et al. v. PSP Commissioner, 1:21-cv-710 (Middle District of PA); however, as the Order is complex and, in one regard, severs only a portion of 18 Pa.C.S. 6106, many are confused by the … Continue reading Analyzing The Monumental Decision Striking Down Portions Of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act
MONUMENTAL DECISION – Portions Of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act Declared Unconstitutional, Including the Restrictions on The Transporting of Arms In A Vehicle!
Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group, was successful in securing a monumental decision and order in Suarez, et al. v. PSP Commissioner, 1:21-cv-710 (Middle District of PA). The injunction precludes the Pennsylvania State Police from (1) enforcing the state of emergency provision (18 Pa.C.S. 6107); and (2) from enforcing our … Continue reading MONUMENTAL DECISION – Portions Of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act Declared Unconstitutional, Including the Restrictions on The Transporting of Arms In A Vehicle!
ATF Classification of Forced Reset Triggers as Machineguns Vacated by District Court
To quickly recap, in March of 2022, ATF sent an Open Letter to FFL's stating that they had determined that some unidentified forced reset triggers are "machineguns" as that term is defined in the Gun Control Act and National Firearms Act, and that some unidentified forced reset triggers are not "machineguns." Around the same time, … Continue reading ATF Classification of Forced Reset Triggers as Machineguns Vacated by District Court
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefit Calculation in Pennsylvania
by Karl Voigt Workers’ Compensation is a vital safety net for employees who suffer injuries on the job, ensuring they receive necessary medical care and financial support. In Pennsylvania, the calculation of Workers’ Compensation benefits follows specific guidelines to determine the amount of wage loss compensation an injured worker is entitled to receive. Here’s an … Continue reading Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefit Calculation in Pennsylvania
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