by Cody AllisonGood ERISA Long-Term Disability Case involving Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a debilitating disease that many people suffer from, and it can be a solid basis for a long-term disability claim. The secret for making a...
Read Moreby Cody AllisonBeware of ERISA Contractual Limitations Periods
As we discussed in a earlier post, sometimes folks can get into trouble with the various provisions of their long-term disability policies, especially with...
Read Moreby Cody AllisonSixth Circuit Reverses ERISA Disgorgement Award
In this case, the Sixth Circuit reversed a panel decision relating to "appropriate equitable relief." As one can see, these decisions can often be...
Read Moreby Cody AllisonCheck Your ERISA Plan Statute of Limitations Language
As with any area of the law, the statute of limitations is of utmost importance in ERISA plans. A statute of limitations is a barrier in the law or in the...
Read Moreby Cody AllisonERISA Conflict: Summary Plan Description (SPD) v. Policy Language
One of the biggest problems you may encounter with making a long-term disability claim is the actual policy language versus the summary plan description....
Read Moreby Cody AllisonLTD Delay………..
Below is a discussion of the problems associated with making a claim when suffering from CFIDS. Making such a long term disability claim can be very...
Read Moreby Cody AllisonHow To Get A Copy of Your ERISA Benefit Plan
Sometimes, one the hardest parts about making a claim for long-term disability is getting a copy of ERISA benefit plan. Below is an article that may help...
Read Moreby Cody AllisonLaw and Medicine Intersect
There are not many areas of the law in which medical proof is so necessary to be able to make a successful claim. Below is a useful article on this...
Read Moreby Cody AllisonFederal Judge, William Acker, Testifies Before Congress About ERISA
Below, you will find an interesting transcript which shares some of the thoughts of a senior Federal judge who had lots of ERISA cases tried before him....
Read Moreby Cody AllisonERISA / History & Purpose – McParland
When you are making a claim for long-term disability through your company's insurance plan, you will be dealing with the ERISA law. Below is an article...
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