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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

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

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

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

Thomas, Thomas & Hafer is pleased to announce that Shannon R. Harkins has joined the firm’s Harrisburg, PA office.  Shannon’s practice will concentrate on both general liability and workers’ compensation matters. Prior to coming to TT&H, Shannon represented vehicle consumers in arbitrations and jury trials across Pennsylvania, as well as in New Jersey.  She also… read more