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Sixth Circuit Reverses ERISA Disgorgement Award
July 29, 2024
Sixth Circuit Reverses ERISA Disgorgement Award
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
In this case, the Sixth Circuit reversed a panel decision relating to "appropriate equitable relief."  As one can see, these...
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Check Your ERISA Plan Statute of Limitations Language
July 22, 2024
Check Your ERISA Plan Statute of Limitations Language
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
As with any area of the law, the statute of limitations is of utmost importance in ERISA plans.  A statute...
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ERISA Conflict: Summary Plan Description (SPD) v. Policy Language
July 15, 2024
ERISA Conflict: Summary Plan Description (SPD) v. Policy Language
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
One of the biggest problems you may encounter with making a long-term disability claim is the actual policy language versus...
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LTD Delay………..
July 12, 2024
LTD Delay………..
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Below is a discussion of the problems associated with making a claim when suffering from CFIDS. Making such a long...
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How To Get A Copy of Your ERISA Benefit Plan
July 1, 2024
How To Get A Copy of Your ERISA Benefit Plan
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Sometimes, one the hardest parts about making a claim for long-term disability is getting a copy of ERISA benefit plan. ...
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Law and Medicine Intersect
June 24, 2024
Law and Medicine Intersect
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
There are not many areas of the law in which medical proof is so necessary to be able to make...
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Federal Judge, William Acker, Testifies Before Congress About ERISA
June 17, 2024
Federal Judge, William Acker, Testifies Before Congress About ERISA
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Below, you will find an interesting transcript which shares some of the thoughts of a senior Federal judge who had...
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ERISA / History & Purpose – McParland
June 10, 2024
ERISA / History & Purpose – McParland
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
When you are making a claim for long-term disability through your company's insurance plan, you will be dealing with the...
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Armani v. Northwestern Mut. Live Ins. Co.
June 3, 2024
Armani v. Northwestern Mut. Live Ins. Co.
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
In this 2016 case, where an employee challenged the denial of long-term disability benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security...
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Mitchell v. CB Richard Ellis Long Term Disability Plan
May 28, 2024
Mitchell v. CB Richard Ellis Long Term Disability Plan
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
In this 2009 case, an employee challenged a plan administrator's denial of long-term disability benefits under the Employee Retirement Income...
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