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The DCDLA, one of the preeminent organizations for civil defense attorneys in Washington, D.C., at its annual banquet in June, selected the D.C. office of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer as the organization’s Law Firm of the Year for 2024-2025.  This annual award recognizes the firm that best supports the organization’s goals of elevating the standards… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Pennsylvania Case Summaries Salsberg v. Mann Pennsylvania Supreme Court No. 7 EAP 2022 Decided: February 21, 2024 Pennsylvania Supreme Court recognizes cause of action for intentional interference by a third party to an existing at-will employment relationship. Background This case arises out of an employment dispute. Ms. Salsberg was an at-will employee… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Maryland Case Summary In the Matter of the Petition of Featherfall Restoration LLC Maryland Appellate Court No. 1313, Sept. Term, 2022 Decided: March 7, 2024 Appellate Court of Maryland finds anti-assignment clause valid and that Plaintiff lacked standing to request a hearing. Background Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Company insured a home… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Washington, DC Case Summary Porter v. Howard Univ. Hosp. District of Columbia Court of Appeals No. 23-CV-0021 Decided: June 20, 2024 Trial Court erred when it granted summary judgment on judicial estoppel grounds without considering Plaintiff’s Motion to substitute a bankruptcy trustee as the real party in interest. Background Plaintiff sued a… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary H.C. v. Potomac Hosp. Corp. of Prince William Virginia Court of Appeals No. 20521-23-4 Decided: June 4, 2024 An employer cannot be held vicariously liable for a sexual assault committed by an employee who is motivated purely for personal reasons. Background Plaintiff presented with severe pain caused by complications… read more