Next Monday or Tuesday there will likely be a vote on Senate Bill 76 which will potentially affect the cost to obtain legal services within the state. The proposed legislation would implement a 7% tax on legal services within the state. This tax would be detrimental to those who have a difficult time affording legal services … Continue reading Taxation on Legal Services in PA Likely Unless You Act Now!
REVOLUTION NOW: FIVE CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES–2015 UPDATE
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) releases November 2015 Clean Energy Report. For decades, America has anticipated the transformational impact of clean energy technologies. As the federal government and industry made long-term investments to support those technologies, some critics became impatient, claiming a clean energy future would “always be five years away.” Today, the DOE reports … Continue reading REVOLUTION NOW: FIVE CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES–2015 UPDATE
PA Hunter Safety Course Available Online
Pennsylvania law requires that first time hunters take and pass an approved Hunter Safety Course prior to purchasing their first hunting license. Unfortunately for individuals who are unaware of this requirement, there is nothing in the system that would prevent a clerk from selling them a license. As such, individuals are at risk for purchasing … Continue reading PA Hunter Safety Course Available Online
Solar Industry SunShot Catalyst Demo Day on December 10th in Philadelphia
SunShot launched the Catalyst prize competition in 2014 to connect American innovators to the tools, capabilities, data assets, and resources developed by the Energy Department and its national laboratories. Through four contests, the competition challenges tech startups to tackle some of the toughest challenges facing the solar industry with the goal of cutting soft costs … Continue reading Solar Industry SunShot Catalyst Demo Day on December 10th in Philadelphia
No Relief, No Surrender
On Monday evening, 11/09/2015, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals failed to surprise anyone, issuing a 2-1 decision that affirms the current injunction against the Executive expansion of DACA. >>See decision here<< The reader may recall that this blog has attempted to provide some coverage of this increasingly fraught showdown. See explanation of DAPA and litigation here. As … Continue reading No Relief, No Surrender
Prince Law Offices, P.C. Receives U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firm” Ranking
Prince Law Offices, P.C., a Pennsylvania-based law firm, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a Best Law Firm in rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers. Firms included in the 2016 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered … Continue reading Prince Law Offices, P.C. Receives U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firm” Ranking
The 411 on National Reciprocity for Concealed Carry
Since the prosecution of Shaneen Allen, there has been a push across the United States for national reciprocity but few are aware of the proposed reciprocity bills. While I have some concerns about national reciprocity (which I review below), it is important to understand the four currently pending bills regarding national reciprocity. Senate Bill 498, … Continue reading The 411 on National Reciprocity for Concealed Carry
Divorcing joint credit card debt.
The end of a marriage is an emotional and traumatic event. Not only are you severing the marital union but you are also severing the social and financial union which has been built up during the years of marriage. Spouses weave and intertwine their lives together with the expectation that the union will last. Couples … Continue reading Divorcing joint credit card debt.
It’s Legal To Carry a Firearm, While Voting!
While I have blogged on the topic extensively, many residents of Pennsylvania are unaware of their right to carry a firearm while voting, unless their polling location is located at a place which prohibited under state law. Accordingly, I did a short video on the right to carry a firearm, while voting. For those interested … Continue reading It’s Legal To Carry a Firearm, While Voting!
PUC Urges Utilities to Help Consumers “Prepare Now” for Cold Weather, Higher Heating Bills
As part of its 13th year of “Prepare Now” education efforts, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today (October 29, 2015) urged utilities to take extra steps to help consumers – especially those on limited and fixed incomes – to prepare for winter heating costs. A letter signed by the five PUC Commissioners has been … Continue reading PUC Urges Utilities to Help Consumers “Prepare Now” for Cold Weather, Higher Heating Bills
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