As some of you are aware, I am serving in Berks County as a Poll Watcher. Prior to today, I had little concern over the voting machines used by Pennsylvania, as they are 30+ years old and not connected to the internet. However, today my concern has changed. I have seen numerous verified reports from … Continue reading Numerous Verified Reports of Voting Machine Issues in Pennsylvania
Election Day For Marijuana
It’s election day for marijuana. The number of states legalizing marijuana for medicinal and/or recreational use continues to grow. Five more states have ballot initiatives for the legalization of recreation/adult use marijuana and four more states have medical marijuana ballot initiatives. Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada are all states with existing medical marijuana programs who … Continue reading Election Day For Marijuana
Ballot selfie? PA Law and the First Amendment Collide
If you are planning on snapping a "selfie" in the voting booth this Tuesday, you may find yourself on the wrong side of the law. 25 Pa.C.S. § 3530 prohibits a voter from showing "his ballot or the face of the voting machine voted by him to be seen by any person with the apparent intention … Continue reading Ballot selfie? PA Law and the First Amendment Collide
Political Speech – Carrying a Firearm While Voting in PA – It’s Lawful!
While I have blogged on the topic extensively, several individuals have requested that I write an article including all the pertinent information (and include new Dept. of State guidance on the topic) in one article, as many residents of Pennsylvania are unaware of their right to carry a firearm while voting, unless their polling location … Continue reading Political Speech – Carrying a Firearm While Voting in PA – It’s Lawful!
Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department Violates the Law in Issuing Unlawful LTCF
Today, I became aware of an article by Stephen J. Nesbitt and Jonathan D. Silver of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette entitled Sheriff's Office deletes photos of Pirate Parrot 'gun license' in which it not only alleges, but provides proof, that the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office issued a license to carry firearms (LTCF) to a fictitious mascot … Continue reading Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department Violates the Law in Issuing Unlawful LTCF
HR Summit November 2 in Reading, PA
Prince Law Offices, P.C. attorney Jeffrey A. Franklin will be presenting at HR Summit, a must-attend event for HR specialists, HR professionals and business owners who need to understand the latest HR laws. The summit features specific workshops geared to the latest HR issues, as well as top-level keynote speakers. The Chamber partners with SHRM (Society … Continue reading HR Summit November 2 in Reading, PA
First Step to Starting Your Business
"First Step to Starting Your Business" is Friday, November 4!
VA Actively Depriving Veterans of Second Amendment Rights
Today, I met with a client who was denied by FBI / PSP because of, as stated on the denial, "Veterans Affairs Administration." Although I've vociferously spoken out against the VA being able to strip individuals' Second Amendment rights, in all honesty, until today, I had not seen a case where a veteran had actually … Continue reading VA Actively Depriving Veterans of Second Amendment Rights
National Cyber Security Awareness Month – Tips and Resources for your Protection
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity. We live in a world that is more connected than ever before. The Internet touches almost all aspects of everyone’s daily life, whether we realize it or not. National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is designed to engage … Continue reading National Cyber Security Awareness Month – Tips and Resources for your Protection
PA PUC ‘Be Utility Wise’ Events; Increasing Awareness about Utility Customer Assistance Programs
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is hosting its second of five statewide annual PA “Be Utility Wise” events on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Mohegan Sun, 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA. The outreach events will continue across Pennsylvania through October and November, including Reading on October 31, 2016. … Continue reading PA PUC ‘Be Utility Wise’ Events; Increasing Awareness about Utility Customer Assistance Programs
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