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January 04, 2022
eNotes: Liability – January 2022
CLIENT ADVISORY WEST VIRGINIA CLIENT ADVISORY West Virginia to introduce intermediate appellate court in 2022. West Virginia will radically overhaul its appellate court system in 2022. The Intermediate Court of Appeals was created by the West Virginia legislature by Senate Bill 275, known as the West Virginia Appellate Reorganization Act of 2021, codified at W.Va…. read more
January 03, 2022
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Denies Pharmacy’s Demand to Intervene in Utilization Review Process
Harrisburg, PA – On December 22, 2021, the PA Supreme Court issued a Decision that addresses a frequent question regarding the Utilization Review process. In Keystone RX v Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Hearing Office, the Supreme Court held that a non-treating provider, such as a pharmacy, does not have a right to intervene… read more
January 03, 2022
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Permits Award of Attorney’s Fees Despite Reasonable Contest
Harrisburg, PA – On December 22, 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a Decision (Lorino v WCAB (Commonwealth of PA) that has an immediate and significant impact the handling of workers’ compensation cases moving forward as well as the potential to impact premiums for workers’ compensation coverage moving forward. The procedural background is quite simple. … read more
December 29, 2021
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP Elevates Six Lawyers to Partner
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP (“TTH”) has promoted six lawyers from associate to partner, effective January 1, 2022. The six lawyers hail from three states and six of the firm’s twelve offices. Kevin McNamara, one of TTH’s managing partners, observed: “As the firm celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2022, we are proud to elevate this… read more
December 22, 2021
Maryland Court of Special Appeals Affirms Dismissal of SLAPP Suit
In a precedent-setting decision, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a SLAPP suit brought by a real estate developer against several residents and their community groups, who had opposed changes in a planned unit development located in Baltimore. The decision, MCB Woodberry Developer, LLC v. The Council of Unit Owners of… read more