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Marianna Wharry

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August 02, 2022 | Law.com

Sending Client 20-Page 'Offensive, Demeaning, Personally Insulting' Letter Gets Attorney Indefinitely Suspended

"With respect to the antisemitic and highly offensive nature of Ms. Maiden's statements, the excerpts recited above speak for themselves," Chief Justice Matthew Fader wrote. "The 20-page letter is laced with statements that are offensive, demeaning, personally insulting, profane, and premised on harmful religious, racial, and ethnic stereotypes."

By Marianna Wharry

7 minute read

July 29, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Trial Court Improperly Dismissed Alimony Modification, Appellate Court Holds

"[W]e similarly have found no other United Kingdom authority that makes clear to this court that the United Kingdom retains exclusive jurisdiction over the spousal support order at issue," Judge Thomas A. Bishop wrote for the majority.

By Marianna Wharry

3 minute read

July 29, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Not Too Sweet: Products Lawsuit Against Hershey's Candy Can Continue

A lawsuit against chocolate manufacturer The Hershey's Co. alleging that an ingredient in its black licorice candies causes heart issues and other medical problems will continue in Pennsylvania federal court, a judge ruled.

By Marianna Wharry

4 minute read

July 28, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Former Walmart Employee's Disability Discrimination, FMLA Retaliation Claims Allowed to Proceed

A former Walmart employee's disability discrimination claims against the retailer may continue in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, a federal judge has ruled.

By Marianna Wharry

4 minute read

July 27, 2022 | Law.com

Citing Nine-Month Delay, State High Court Orders Probate Court to Appoint Counsel in Adoption Proceedings

The Ohio Supreme Court granted a writ of procedendo after the state's probate court failed to appoint counsel nearly nine months after confirming her indigent status.

By Marianna Wharry

3 minute read

July 26, 2022 | Law.com

Attorney Resigns From Bar After Agreeing to Plead Guilty to Attempted Witness Tampering

The Disciplinary Board for the Washington State Bar Association said Colville attorney Terry L. Williams violated the state's rules on misconduct and fairness to opposing counsel when he allegedly attempted to bribe and tamper with a plaintiff bringing civil and criminal charges against his client.

By Marianna Wharry

2 minute read

July 22, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

'Natural' Haircare Products False Advertising Class Action Can Partially Continue, Pa. Federal Judge Rules

"Just because the PureZero products physically functioned does not mean they were the all-natural products Ms. Binakonsky believed she was purchasing," Ranjan said.

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5 minute read

July 21, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Court Finds Widow Was Improperly Denied Compensation After Vehicular Homicide

The correct reading of the statute, the court said, would be to find that victims of crimes involving the intentional use of an automobile are entitled to compensation.

By Marianna Wharry

3 minute read

July 20, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Former Port Richey Mayor's Obstruction of Justice Conviction Overturned

Following a jailhouse call from Massad, Rowe requested a personnel file of Donald Howard, a police officer who assisted in the investigation into Massad and aided in his arrest.

By Marianna Wharry

3 minute read

July 19, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

American Eagle Denied Summary Judgment in Denim Dilemma Against Walmart

American Eagle then argued that its design acquired a secondary meaning due to its 18-year history with the design, including previous advertising campaigns and confusion from consumers about the similar designs among other points.

By Marianna Wharry

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