The Legal Debate Involving Firearm Visibility and Reasonable Suspicion in Pennsylvania
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. […]
Federal Firearms Relief – Our Intel Says It’s Available Now
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 […]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reaffirms State Authority Over Firearm Regulation in Major Decision
In November 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court presented a unanimous and sharply detailed 55-page decision in Crawford et al. v. Commonwealth et al., 19 EAP 2022. They affirmed the Commonwealth Court’s earlier decision to dismiss the City of Philadelphia’s lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s long standing 18 Pa.C.S. § 6120 statute — commonly known as the firearm […]
Portions Of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act Declared Unconstitutional
A landmark court decision in July 2024 invalidated portions of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act, specifically the regulations concerning the transportation of firearms in vehicles. In July 2024, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG”) successfully secured a significant ruling in the case of Suarez, et al. v. PSP Commissioner, 1:21-cv-710, heard […]
Justice After Death: Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits Don’t Die With You Any More
Steets v. Celebration Fireworks, Inc. In a significant – and complex – decision issued on May 30, 2025, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court changed the law for deceased workers who have suffered specific loss injuries. The court reversed decades-old case law that held that specific loss benefits vanish if an injured worker dies. The Court, in […]
Treasury Suspends Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Interest Rule – What This Means for Businesses
On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced it is suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) rule for U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies. This move, backed by the Trump Administration, is intended to prevent what officials describe as potential misuse of the rule against American […]
Advantages of a Gun Trust
What is a Gun Trust? A gun trust offers numerous distinct advantages for gun owners, collectors, and enthusiasts to take advantage of. For most individuals, there are three primary advantages of a gun trust: Shared Possession and Access to Trust Assets Estate Planning with a Gun Trust Privacy Benefits of a Gun Trust 1. Shared […]
Overview of Social Security Disability Claims in Pennsylvania
Many people with disabilities seek to consult with an attorney for Disability benefits. We offer you this brief overview because Prince Law Offices often assists their clients claim disability benefits in Pennsylvania. Social Security disability benefits provide financial support to individuals who are unable to work due to a long-term disability. In Pennsylvania, the Social […]
PA Workers’ Compensation Laws – an Overview
PA Workers’ Compensation laws are designed to protect employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses by providing financial benefits and medical care. The law, first established under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act in 1915, requires most employers to have insurance coverage that compensates injured workers for medical costs and lost wages without requiring proof of […]