Several days ago, unbeknownst to all Parties involved and after 9 years of litigation, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., secured a major victory against the City of Harrisburg's illegal firearm ordinances in Firearm Owners Against Crime - Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action, et al. … Continue reading Victory for Gun Owners: Harrisburg’s Ordinances Overturned
Third Circuit Court Of Appeals To Review Stay in Suarez, et al. v. Paris Case
As our viewers are aware, on Monday, District Court Judge Christopher Conner granted PSP Commissioner Paris' request to stay his decision striking down major portions of the Uniform Firearms Act in Suarez, et al. v. PSP Commissioner, 1:21-cv-710 (Middle District of PA). Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense … Continue reading Third Circuit Court Of Appeals To Review Stay in Suarez, et al. v. Paris Case
PSP Commissioner Paris’ Stay Request Before The District Court Is Granted In Suarez, Et Al. v. Paris
Minutes ago, Judge Christopher Conner granted PSP Commissioner Paris' request to stay the decision rendered in Suarez, et al. v. PSP Commissioner, 1:21-cv-710 (Middle District of PA), even though the Commissioner not only failed to comply with the Local Rules of the Middle District of Pennsylvania but more importantly, the Third Circuit has stated it … Continue reading PSP Commissioner Paris’ Stay Request Before The District Court Is Granted In Suarez, Et Al. v. Paris
Corporate Transparency Act Deadline COMING January 1, 2025
Regulations adopted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the Corporate Transparency Act require most companies formed or registered to do business in the United States before January 1, 2024 to file an initial beneficial ownership information report with FinCEN by January 1, 2025, unless they are exempt. If you are required to file … Continue reading Corporate Transparency Act Deadline COMING January 1, 2025
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation System: 2023 Report Key Highlights
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
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