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Thomas, Thomas & Hafer (“TT&H”) is pleased to announce that Alexandra R. Mitchell (“Alex”) recently passed the Maryland Bar Exam and has joined the firm as an associate in the Baltimore, Maryland office.  Alex had worked as a law clerk for TT&H throughout her time in law school, prior to joining the firm on a… read more

Thomas, Thomas & Hafer Attorney Jamie DeSisto recently prevailed before a Workers’ Compensation Judge in Fairfax, Virginia on a Change of Condition Petition. Claimant filed a claim for injury to the neck and left shoulder which was contested by the Employer.   Via prior Order after a hearing on compensability, the injury was determined to be… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Maryland Case Summaries Anderson v. Hammerman Maryland Appellate Court No. 1254, Sept. Term, 2023 Decided: November 6, 2024 The Appellate Court of Maryland holds that the common law litigation privilege cannot bar claims against debt collectors under the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act or the Consumer Protection Act. Background Plaintiffs Kathleen Anderson… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Maryland Case Summaries In the Matter of the Petition of Md. Bio Energy LLC Maryland Appellate No. 251, Sept. Term, 2023 Decided: September 3, 2024 Maryland reaffirms “universally accepted” and “commonsensical principles” of contract law, requiring mutual assent and the intent to be bound as prerequisites to contract formation. Background In 2011,… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Maryland Case Summaries Adventist Healthcare, Inc. v. Behram Maryland Supreme Court No. 16, September Term, 2023 Decided: August 27, 2024 A reasonable juror could have determined petitioner violated the settlement agreement by including additional language in their report to regulatory authorities. Background This contractual dispute stems from Dr. Behram’s (“Respondent”) former employment… read more