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TT&H attorney Jamie DeSisto prevailed in a jury trial on the Employer’s appeal from a decision of the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission to the Circuit Court, successfully arguing that the prior decision of the Commission was incorrect on the issue of causation of and entitlement to temporary total disability and medical treatment, including back surgery…. read more

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to ban noncompete agreements, potentially affecting about 30 million workers or 18 percent of the U.S. workforce. The ruling purports to prohibit new noncompetes and invalidate existing ones, except for certain senior executives. FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter supported the ban, arguing it frees workers from being unfairly restricted…. read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Federal Case Summary Hazen v. Woodloch Pines Resort United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania No. 3:21-CV-00174 Decided: February 16, 2024 Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment pursuant to assumption of risk doctrine denied where Plaintiff lacked awareness of “specific risk” and were genuine issue of material fact existed as… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Pennsylvania Case Summaries Hangey v. Husqvarna Prof’l Prods., Inc. Pennsylvania Supreme Court No. 14 EAP 2022 Decided: November 22, 2023 Lawsuit against lawnmower manufacturer was properly venued in Philadelphia County where company had authorized dealer in Philadelphia who did regular business there. Background This case arises out of a lawnmower accident. Ronald… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Maryland Case Summary Beahm v. Erie Ins. Exch. Maryland Appellate Court No. 1832, September Term 2022 Decided: January 30, 2024 Plaintiff, as an individual, was not entitled to coverage under his corporation’s automobile liability insurance policy, and Plaintiff failed to produce evidence that the insurer owed the necessary duty of care for… read more