The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently issued its decision in In re: Nancy White Vencil, 90 MAP 2015, overturning a well-regarded ruling by the Pennsylvania Superior Court. The Superior Court had found that when someone challenges the validity of an involuntary mental health commitment under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111(g)(2), the challenge should be heard de novo. […]
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Momentum for marijuana legalization in the United States is stronger than ever. Despite resistance from the current Attorney General, a clear majority of Americans now support legal reform. Already, 30 of 50 states permit marijuana use for medical or recreational purposes—a striking sign of how dramatically public opinion and policy have shifted. As more states […]
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Many Pennsylvanians have past criminal convictions that were affected by the PA “Clean Slate” law. This law, passed in 2018 and expanded in 2023, aimed to scrub these convictions from records. However, it doesn’t mean the record is entirely gone or that all consequences disappear. While private employers and the public generally cannot access a […]
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Introduction “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end,” so eloquently stated by the ancient philosopher Seneca. His words resonate profoundly when it comes to planning our futures, especially in today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world. Embracing the certainty of change, it becomes essential to take control of our final wishes through Wills and Advance […]
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On July 5, 2023, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and attorney Dillon Harris, from the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., filed a lawsuit in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. They filed the suit on behalf of Firearm Owners Against Crime – Institute for Legislative, Legal, and Educational […]
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In response to the federal lawsuit Fetsurka, et al. v. City of Philadelphia, et al., filed by the Firearm Policy Coalition (FPC), the City of Philadelphia adopted a digital application system for licenses to carry firearms (LTCF). This change marked a significant departure from the previous in-person system and allowed applicants to send their completed […]
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Navigating Life’s Changes with Essential Estate Planning In life’s ever-changing narrative, each chapter introduces new characters, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you’re embarking on a shared journey with your soulmate, welcoming a new life into the world, navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, or rediscovering the quiet after the kids have flown the nest, there’s one constant: […]
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Introduction: Future-Proofing Your Love Story In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, my wife reminded me that the greatest acts of love extend beyond flowers and chocolates. As Mrs. Moore Legal Counsel says, the greatest acts of love are shown by securing a Porsche future for those we hold dear. Whether you are a newlywed still […]
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Most of you already know that Chief Counsel Joshua Prince authored an Amicus Brief in Commonwealth v. Hicks representing Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), Firearm Owners Against Crime (FOAC), and select members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. That brief played a key role in a major ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on May 31, 2019. […]
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As discussed in my recent article, earlier this year Attorney General Bondi published an Interim Final Rule reviving the Federal Firearms Relief process under 18 U.S.C. 925(c) by rescinding the delegation of authority to the ATF. The AG’s Interim Final Rule included the below statement explaining that the Department of Justice would at some point […]
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