On August 7th, the Pennsylvania Sheriffs' Association, which represents 67 county sheriffs in Pennsylvania, filed a Petition for Leave to Participate Amicus Curiae in support of Perry County Sheriff Nace, in the matter of Barbara Hench, et al. v. Sheriff Carl Nace, 2014-454. The Petition and accompanying brief is joined by some 41 Federal and … Continue reading Amicus Brief Filed in Support of Perry County Sheriff Nace!
ATF Updates from the 13 Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference
The 13th Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference was hosted by F.A.I.R. Trade Group and the National Shooting Sports Foundation on August 5th and 6th. On August 5th, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) presented and provided the Industry with news and updates. Below are some of the more interesting or important updates in … Continue reading ATF Updates from the 13 Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference
FICG to Attend the Lehigh Valley Hunting and Fishing Extravaganza on August 23rd and 24th!
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is proud to announce that we will be in attendance on August 23rd and 24th at the Lehigh Valley Hunting and Fishing Extravaganza at the Kempton Fairgrounds, Kempton, Pennsylvania. The GPS address is 9927 Kistler Valley Rd, Kempton, PA 19529-9074. As stated on … Continue reading FICG to Attend the Lehigh Valley Hunting and Fishing Extravaganza on August 23rd and 24th!
Pottstown Area PAL Beretta 90-Two 9mm Raffle!
The Pottstown Police Athletic League (PAL) is holding a raffle for a rare and no longer produced Beretta 90-Two 9mm handgun, which was donated by Kenney’s Custom Props, LLC, a Hollywood prop design company and manufacturer of firearms. The Beretta M9 is an enhanced version of the Beretta 92 handgun with an "ergonomically enhanced" design, … Continue reading Pottstown Area PAL Beretta 90-Two 9mm Raffle!
“Do Nurse Case Managers Have the Right to Talk To My Doctors?
by Karl Voigt Karl just answered this Pennsylvania workers’ compensation question on Avvo.com: "Gentlemen I know has been going to MHR 10 months now. He has an ICM case worker who wants him to sign papers that its ok for her to talk to his doctors. He's very smart at somethings. Should he sign these … Continue reading “Do Nurse Case Managers Have the Right to Talk To My Doctors?
ATF Publications Under Revision
This morning at the Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference ATF announced that three of its publications are undergoing revision in contemplation of the release of updated editions. The National Firearms Act Handbook and the Imports Guidebook are being revised and you may bring needed revisions to the attention of ATF at the following e-mail addresses: nfahandbook@atf.gov and … Continue reading ATF Publications Under Revision
An Update on the Availability of ATF’s e-Form 4
This morning at the Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference ATF provided an update on their e-Forms. Several clients have asked me when Form 4 will again be available for use in the e-Forms system. Unfortunately, it does not sound like Form 4 will be available this calendar year. ATF has not yet even awarded the contract to … Continue reading An Update on the Availability of ATF’s e-Form 4
Department of Justice Files Lawsuit Against the Pennsylvania State Police
Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed suit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Police alleging that because more men than women pass the PSP's physical fitness tests, their use is discriminatory and violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Complaint, filed in the Middle District of Pennsylvania, docket … Continue reading Department of Justice Files Lawsuit Against the Pennsylvania State Police
Search Warrant needed to search seized Smartphones
Pennsylvania Superior Court held that a search warrant must be obtained to search Smartphones seized search incident to arrest. “The specific issue that we address in this case is whether a police officer may search the data contained on a modern day cellular telephone, often referred to as a “smart phone” due to the computer-like … Continue reading Search Warrant needed to search seized Smartphones
Remain silent or make admissions?
We have the best judicial system in the world. Under the United States Constitution and Pennsylvania Constitution, we have the right to remain silent. The right to remain silent also means one cannot be forced to testify against oneself. “Defendant's prearrest silence may not be admitted into evidence when the defendant does not testify at … Continue reading Remain silent or make admissions?
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