By Allen Thompson, Esq. What is "Custody?" There are two types of custody: physical and legal. Physical custody is self-explanatory; it is the time in which you are the physical custodian of the child. Often, this is referred to colloquially as "visitation." Physical custody may be supervised or unsupervised. Supervision may be provided by the … Continue reading The Child Custody Process: An Overview
Pennsylvania H.B. 916 Would Extend WC Coverage to Emergency Management Volunteers
by Karl Voigt The Pennsylvania legislature is once again attempting to amend the Commonwealth's Workers' Compensation Act, this time in the form of House Bill 916, which aims to extend insured status to emergency management volunteers. As a matter of public policy, the Act has long extended insurance coverage to volunteer firefighters, volunteer ambulance corps, … Continue reading Pennsylvania H.B. 916 Would Extend WC Coverage to Emergency Management Volunteers
City of Lancaster’s RTKL Disclosures Regarding It’s Unlawful Defense Fund, Including the Mayor’s Chief of Staff “Need[s] Dope”
As most of our viewers are aware, on February 25, 2015, I submitted a Right to Know Law (RTKL) Request on the City of Lancaster in relation to the litigation of NRA v. City of Lancaster and the defense fund it instituted to pay for that litigation. Specifically, I requested the following: This is a … Continue reading City of Lancaster’s RTKL Disclosures Regarding It’s Unlawful Defense Fund, Including the Mayor’s Chief of Staff “Need[s] Dope”
PA Gaming Control Board Rescinds Unlawful Regulation
As many of our viewers are aware, almost a year ago, on April 19, 2014, I submitted a written request to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to invalidate Section 465a.13, as it violated 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(m.3). In June, I heard from Chief Counsel of the PA Gaming Control Board that the issue had been forwarded … Continue reading PA Gaming Control Board Rescinds Unlawful Regulation
Loose Lips Sink Ships…and Closed Ones Could Land You in Hot Water with the Pennsylvania Game Commission
Yesterday, Representative Keller introduced a bill into the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, that would repeal the unconstitutional provision found in the game code which makes it unlawful for a hunter to refuse to answer any pertinent question pertaining to the killing or wounding of any game or wildlife killed or wounded, or the disposition of the entire carcass or any part thereof. … Continue reading Loose Lips Sink Ships…and Closed Ones Could Land You in Hot Water with the Pennsylvania Game Commission
Pennsylvania Second Amendment Action Day – May 12, 2015!
The 10th Annual Pennsylvania Second Amendment Action Day is scheduled for May 12, 2015 at the State Capitol Steps in Harrisburg, PA. With notable speakers such as Sheriff Richard Mack (who sued the U.S. Government and won in relation to a gun control measure) and State Representative Daryl Metcalfe, it is guaranteed to be phenomenal … Continue reading Pennsylvania Second Amendment Action Day – May 12, 2015!
Can I choose where to get a functional capacity evaluation?
by Karl Voigt Karl just answered this Pennsylvania workers’ compensation question on Avvo.com: “Off work collecting WC 9 months with knee. Doc wants me to do an FCE. Can I choose who I want to go to? Had left menisectomy on July 29, 2014. Had PT, cortisone, Euflaxxa, and more therapy. I am in pain … Continue reading Can I choose where to get a functional capacity evaluation?
Shocking Statements/Concessions by ATF at the NRA Firearms Law Seminar
Today, at the NRA Firearms Law Seminar in Nashville, Tennessee, NFA Branch Attorney William (Bill) Ryan spoke about Gun Trusts. Before we get into some of his somewhat shocking statements/concessions that are clearly contrary to ATF's prior positions, it was interesting that he started out by saying that, in his opinion, the largest cause of … Continue reading Shocking Statements/Concessions by ATF at the NRA Firearms Law Seminar
Has ATF Directed FFLs to Abuse the NICS System?
It’s no secret that ATF told at least one FFL they need to run a NICS check on trustees picking up NFA firearms on behalf of a trust. In a letter addressed to Dakota Silencer, ATF explained: The term "person" is defined by the GCA at 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(1), to include "any individual, corporation, company, … Continue reading Has ATF Directed FFLs to Abuse the NICS System?
PRESS RELEASE: Lawsuit Filed Against Lower Merion Township Regarding Its Illegal Firearm Ordinance
Today, Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., filed an 24 page Complaint, plus exhibits, against Lower Merion Township on behalf of Firearm Owners Against Crime (FOAC) and two individual plaintiffs regarding the Township's illegal and unconstitutional firearm ordinance - Section 109-16. In the Complaint, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince argues that … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Lawsuit Filed Against Lower Merion Township Regarding Its Illegal Firearm Ordinance
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