As many of our viewers are aware, Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., has been following ATF's proposed framework for determining whether certain projectiles are "primarily intended for sporting purposes" within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(17)(C). Today, we filed our formal Comment in opposition to ATF's proposed framework. With … Continue reading FICG Files Comment in Opposition to ATF’s Proposed Framework for Determining Whether Certain Projectiles are “Primarily Intended for Sporting Purposes”
Celebrating the ATF’s Decision Regarding SS109/M855 Ammunition? NOT SO FAST…
While many organizations are celebrating the putative victory in relation to the ATF's announcement of earlier today that it would "not at this time seek to issue a final framework", Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., would caution our viewers and the Firearms Industry that ATF can likely, at … Continue reading Celebrating the ATF’s Decision Regarding SS109/M855 Ammunition? NOT SO FAST…
ATF…The Alphabet Agency That Needs to Relearn Plain English
Over the past few weeks the internet has been on fire with articles, comments, petitions and information relating to ATF’s removal of SS109/M855’s (commonly known as “green tip”) exemption from being classified as armor piercing ammunition. This information came to light in ATF’s proposed framework to determine whether a projectile is “primarily intended for sporting … Continue reading ATF…The Alphabet Agency That Needs to Relearn Plain English
What to do when you want your name changed?
Changing your name depends on your situation, where you lived over the past 5-years, and how old you are. Changing ones name includes filing a petition, performing a change of name search, and publishing in a local newspaper and in the local law reporter. To start, a petition must be filed in the County where … Continue reading What to do when you want your name changed?
Did Attorney General Kane Mislead the General Assembly and Fail in Her Statutory Duty?
As many of you are aware, I previously blogged on Attorney General Kathleen Kane's 2013-2014 Annual Firearms Reciprocity Report, which the Attorney General is required, by law, to complete annually and submit to the General Assembly. Based on information I recently obtained, it is now questionable whether AG Kane purposely left out information from her … Continue reading Did Attorney General Kane Mislead the General Assembly and Fail in Her Statutory Duty?
Default Judgment Entered Against the City of Harrisburg, et al. in Firearm Preemption Litigation
Today, the Dauphin County Prothonotary entered a default judgment for Plaintiff Howard Bullock against the City of Harrisburg, Mayor Eric Papenfuse and Police Chief Thomas Carter in the amount of "$21,140 plus such additional sums as may be assessed at trial." You can download an entire copy of the Default Judgment here. This default judgment … Continue reading Default Judgment Entered Against the City of Harrisburg, et al. in Firearm Preemption Litigation
Personal Injury 101
A Tort, is a where one deviates from the standard of care, from societies norms. It is an action that causes harm to a person or property. It is not a crime. Torts are civil actions. There are numerous Torts. Personal Injury cases derive from the absence of acting reasonably, a failure of care, resulting … Continue reading Personal Injury 101
Media Release: Attorney Jeffrey A. Franklin to address Pennsylvania Pipelines
Prince Law Offices, P.C. is proud to announce that its Attorney Jeffrey A. Franklin is presenting on March 7, 2015 at the PA Local Government Training Partnership: New Tools and Opportunities for Advancing Sound Land Use at Albright College on the panel Pennsylvania Pipelines: Providing an Ounce of Prevention. Also participating on the panel are … Continue reading Media Release: Attorney Jeffrey A. Franklin to address Pennsylvania Pipelines
We Agreed to A Mutual Divorce, But Now My Ex-Spouse Disappeared, What Do I Do?
We both agreed to a Mutual Divorce. Everything was going smoothly, the initial documents were accepted and filed. However, after the 90-day waiting period was up, my soon to be ex-spouse “defendant” disappeared. Defendant no longer will return any divorce documents; my calls; and did not update their address. It has been several months and … Continue reading We Agreed to A Mutual Divorce, But Now My Ex-Spouse Disappeared, What Do I Do?
Your Papers, Please.
On February 17, 2015 State Representative Cruz introduced draconian legislation that could only be described out of a play book from the Weimar Republic prior to the passage of the Gesetz über Schußwaffen und Munition (Law on Firearms and Ammunition) in 1928 which required citizens to get a license from police to acquire firearms. See … Continue reading Your Papers, Please.
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