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SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Hanson v. Depot LBX, Inc. United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia No. 6:24-cv-00026 Decided: November 8, 2024 A defendant who removes a case from state to federal court before being served does not violate the federal “Forum Defendant Rule.” Background Plaintiff filed a personal injury… read more

U.S. News & World Report (“U.S. News”) has ranked Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP (“TT&H”) as one of the top law firms in the Harrisburg, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, and Richmond, VA regions, in a number of practice areas for the year 2025.  TT&H rankings for 2025 include: Metropolitan Tier 1 Harrisburg Medical Malpractice Law –… read more

TT&H Attorney Pete Schurig recently prevailed in keeping a matter in federal court after the Plaintiff moved to remand the matter back to state court.  The Western District of Virginia, in a matter first impression, ruled that the defense tactic of “snap removal” is permissible and does not violate the “Forum Defendant Rule.” On behalf of… read more

Thomas, Thomas & Hafer is pleased to announce that Amanda N. Finney recently passed the Virginia Bar and has become an associate in the firm’s Fairfax, VA office, where she will be part of the firm’s general liability practice group.  TT&H Attorney Lacey Conn, who leads the firm’s Fairfax office, had the following to say… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary The Episcopal Diocese of S. Va. v. Marshall Virginia Court of Appeals No. 1955-23-2 Decided: July 16, 2024 Defamation claims which are inextricably intertwined with a religious institution’s governance are barred by first amendment protections. Background This matter centers around statements made by a Bishop about a priest in… read more