by Karl Voigt Every year, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and industry is required to author a Workplace Safety Annual Report. The 2023 Report, just published, highlights the Commonwealth's efforts and achievements in maintaining a robust and efficient workers' compensation system that protects both workers and employers. The report outlines the administration and operational structure, … Continue reading Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation System: 2023 Report Key Highlights
Monumental Decision: Maryland Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With FICG, Overturning Regulated Firearm Denial for Out-Of-State Conviction
Today, Attorney Dillon Harris secured a unanimous monumental decision by the Maryland Supreme Court, following oral argument last November. The Supreme Court's Opinion reverses the decision of the Maryland Appellate Court In the Matter of Mark McCloy where the Appellate Court held that Mr. McCloy had been convicted of an out-of-State offense that would be … Continue reading Monumental Decision: Maryland Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With FICG, Overturning Regulated Firearm Denial for Out-Of-State Conviction
FOAC-ILLEA CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL FIREARM DISCHARGE ORDINANCE IN East Greenville Borough
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 Borough of East Greenville Mayor Stephen Wescott, Members of the Borough Council, and East Greenville Police Chief Randy Morris regarding their recent passage of … Continue reading FOAC-ILLEA CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL FIREARM DISCHARGE ORDINANCE IN East Greenville Borough
Firearms Industry Consulting Group’s Twenty-Fourth bi-Annual Machinegun Shoot – October 26, 2024!
Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., will be hosting our twenty-fourth bi-annual machine gun shoot at Eastern Lancaster County Rod and Gun Club on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in celebration of the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution, and Article 1, Section 21 of the PA Constitution. Eastern … Continue reading Firearms Industry Consulting Group’s Twenty-Fourth bi-Annual Machinegun Shoot – October 26, 2024!
FOAC-ILLEA Challenges Unlawful Firearm Discharge Ordinance in Barrett Township
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
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