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
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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
First Step to Starting Your Business
Prince Law Offices, P.C. attorney Jeffrey A. Franklin will be presenting at "First Step to Starting Your Business" in cooperation with the Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center. First Step to Starting Your Business (Lancaster, PA) Date: Nov 4, 2016 10:30am - 12:30pm Registration Deadline: 11/4/2016 8:00 AM (EDT) Point of Contact: … Continue reading First Step to Starting Your Business
$107 Million for Solar and Renewable Projects – $65 Million Available This Year
September 14, 2016 the U.S. Energy Department announced up to $107 million in new projects and planned funding in order to support America’s continued leadership in clean energy innovation through solar technology. Under the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) SunShot Initiative, the Department will fund 40 projects with a total of $42 million … Continue reading $107 Million for Solar and Renewable Projects – $65 Million Available This Year
DOH Announces Important Updates On PA’s Medical Marijuana Program Including Draft Regulations for Growers/Processors.
On August 18, 2016, Secretary of Health, Karen Murphy held a press conference to give four important updates on Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program. One update was the previous announcement of John Collins named as the director of the Office of Medical Marijuana. The biggest update was Secretary Murphy’s announcement that the Department of Health finished … Continue reading DOH Announces Important Updates On PA’s Medical Marijuana Program Including Draft Regulations for Growers/Processors.
The Possible Ethical Conflict Facing Pennsylvania Marijuana Attorneys
As readers of my blog are aware, there is a conflict between state laws legalizing medical or recreational/adult marijuana use and federal law which continues to classify marijuana as an illegal drug. Despite federal law, the marijuana business is booming and states are rapidly changing their laws to allow some form legal marijuana (medical or … Continue reading The Possible Ethical Conflict Facing Pennsylvania Marijuana Attorneys
US Supreme Court Decision Affects Firearms Rights – Ability to Obtain Relief from Certain DUIs!
On June 23, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that case of Birchfield v. North Dakota, 14-1468, in which the Court held that while implied consent laws relative to driving under the influence (DUI) may impose civil penalties, it is unconstitutional for them to impose criminal penalties for refusing to consent. Specifically, as the Syllabus … Continue reading US Supreme Court Decision Affects Firearms Rights – Ability to Obtain Relief from Certain DUIs!
John J. Collins Named As Director Of Pennsylvania’s Office Of Medical Marijuana
On August 4, 2016, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health, Dr. Karen Murphy, announced that John J. Collins had been named the director of the Office of Medical Marijuana. Collins is in an internal appointment from the Department of Health. Collins joined the Department of Health in April of this year and currently serves as a public … Continue reading John J. Collins Named As Director Of Pennsylvania’s Office Of Medical Marijuana
The DEA is Closer to a Decision on Whether To Reschedule Marijuana Under the Control Substance Act.
In a statement made to The Cannabist on August 2, 2016, DEA Agent Russ Baer said that the DEA was closer than they were a month ago in making a decision with regards to rescheduling. Earlier this year, the DEA issued a statement that they wished to have decision on rescheduling made by the first half … Continue reading The DEA is Closer to a Decision on Whether To Reschedule Marijuana Under the Control Substance Act.
While the Laws are Changing in Pennsylvania, Possession of Marijuana For Personal Use Remains a Crime.
Overshadowed by the enactment of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act (“MMA”)in April is a bill introduce on May 17, 2016, by House Representative Ed Gainey which called for the amendment of Pennsylvania’s Controlled Substance Act, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, 35 P.S. 780-101 et. Seq. (“CSA”). Specifically, HB 2076 seeks to amend PA’s CSA by reducing the … Continue reading While the Laws are Changing in Pennsylvania, Possession of Marijuana For Personal Use Remains a Crime.
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