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
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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.
The Department Of Justice’s Policy On Marijuana And Its Affects On Financing For Marijuana Related Businesses
As most readers of this blog are aware, marijuana is now legal in some form in half of the states, including Pennsylvania. Although legal in half of the states, marijuana related businesses remain subject to federal prosecution under the Controlled Substance Act (“CSA”) because it remains listed as a Schedule I drug. Until the DEA … Continue reading The Department Of Justice’s Policy On Marijuana And Its Affects On Financing For Marijuana Related Businesses
PUC Seeks Comments on Changes to Utility Regulations
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC or Commission) today issued for comment revisions to Chapter 56 of the Public Utility Code (Chapter 56), including but not limited to new utility reporting requirements, a new definition for medical certificates, an end to Friday utility service terminations, and installments for customers’ security deposits. The Commission voted 4-0 … Continue reading PUC Seeks Comments on Changes to Utility Regulations
PUC Seeks Comments and Approved Tentative Implementation Order Addressing Valuation of Municipal or Authority-Owned Water and Wastewater Systems Acquired by Investor-Owned Utilities
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today, July 21, 2016, adopted a Tentative Implementation Order that addresses amendments to Chapter 13 of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Code (Code), which Governor Wolf signed into law April, as Act 12 of 2016. That legislation added a new section to the Code – Section 1329 – providing for significant … Continue reading PUC Seeks Comments and Approved Tentative Implementation Order Addressing Valuation of Municipal or Authority-Owned Water and Wastewater Systems Acquired by Investor-Owned Utilities
Pennsylvania’s Department of Health sets up a Physician’s Work Group to aid in the implementation of the Medical Marijuana Program.
On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Health took another step forward in the implementation of the state’s Medical Marijuana Act by establishing a Physician’s Work Group. Pennsylvania Secretary of Health, Dr. Karen Murphy, in an announcement from the DOH, said, "We have started working closely with physician groups to disseminate important information, … Continue reading Pennsylvania’s Department of Health sets up a Physician’s Work Group to aid in the implementation of the Medical Marijuana Program.
Monumental Decision from the Middle District Court of Pennsylvania Regarding Mental Health Commitments and the Second Amendment
Today, Judge John E. Jones, III. of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania held in Keyes, et al. v. Loretta Lynch, et al. that an individual, who was involuntarily committed on a single-isolated occasion, can successfully challenge a prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(4). In this case, both Mr. Keyes … Continue reading Monumental Decision from the Middle District Court of Pennsylvania Regarding Mental Health Commitments and the Second Amendment
Devastating Decision from the Superior Court on “Other Lawful Purpose”
Today, the Superior Court issued a decision in Commonwealth v. Goslin, which addressed the defense in 18 Pa.C.S. § 912 that a weapon could be carried on school property for other lawful purposes. In this case, Mr. Goslin attended an informal hearing with school officials regarding his son's possession of a knife on school property. … Continue reading Devastating Decision from the Superior Court on “Other Lawful Purpose”
PRESS RELEASE: Chief Counsel Joshua Prince to be on NBC10’s @ Issue on Sunday!
We are proud to announce that Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., will be on NBC 10's @ Issue on Sunday at 11:30 AM discussing the recent tragedy in Orlando and how this is not a gun control issue but rather a Gun Free … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Chief Counsel Joshua Prince to be on NBC10’s @ Issue on Sunday!
