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Avoiding the Potholes on the Road to Retirement: Understanding Annuity Risks
Saving for one’s own retirement is something everyone needs to consider. There are many financial vehicles that can be used when traveling along the road to retirement. One of these financial...
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In an ERISA Case, What Actions Will Reduce the Level of Discretion Afforded...
This article continues our series of articles answering basic questions about insurance law and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (commonly referred to as “ERISA”). This one...
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FAQs: Who May Sue or Be Sued for Insurance Bad Faith?
The McKennon Law Group PC periodically publishes articles on its California Insurance Litigation Blog that deals with frequently asked questions in the insurance bad faith and ERISA area of the law....
View ArticleFAQs: What Kinds of Actions by an Insurer Constitute Bad Faith?
The McKennon Law Group PC periodically publishes articles on its California Insurance Litigation Blog that deals with frequently asked questions in the insurance bad faith and ERISA area of the law....
View ArticleFAQs: Can an Insured Sue for Future Policy Benefits and Attorneys’ Fees in a...
The McKennon Law Group PC periodically publishes articles on its California Insurance Litigation Blog that deal with frequently asked questions in the insurance bad faith and ERISA area of the law....
View ArticleTen Things to Know Before You File a Claim for Long-Term Disability Insurance...
1. Make Sure You Have a Complete Copy of Your Plan/Policy – The first step when making a claim for long-term disability insurance benefits is to secure a copy of your policy. If your employer...
View ArticleFAQs: Should You Hire an Attorney to Help You With Your ERISA Appeal?
The McKennon Law Group PC periodically publishes articles on its California Insurance Litigation Blog that deal with frequently asked questions in the insurance bad faith, life insurance, long term...
View ArticleFAQs: What do you need to know about long-term care insurance?
The McKennon Law Group PC periodically publishes articles on its California Insurance Litigation Blog that deal with frequently asked questions in the insurance bad faith, life insurance, long term...
View ArticleHow to Read Your ERISA Disability Denial Letter: A Gritty Exploration of the...
If your ERISA short-term disability or long-term disability claim was denied, you likely received a dry, lengthy rejection letter explaining the basis for the denial. This letter may appear...
View ArticleHelpful Tips to Policyholders: Pay Close Attention to Plan’s Limitations...
Do you have a disability insurance policy, health insurance policy or life insurance policy through your work? If you do, you should read this article as you may miss some important deadlines if you...
View ArticleInsurers Do No Have Discretionary Authority, Absent Clear Language in...
In actions brought under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), two roads diverge in federal court—and the court’s choice regarding the applicable standard of review can make...
View ArticleFor ERISA Disability Insurance Appeals, A Claimant Who is a Day Late May Not...
Under most long-term disability insurance plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), a claimant must appeal the denial of any claim for benefits within 180 days of...
View ArticleTop 5 Issues to Keep in Mind When Litigating ERISA Claims
The McKennon Law Group PC periodically publishes articles on its California Insurance Litigation Blog and Disability Insurance News that deal with frequently asked questions in the insurance bad faith,...
View ArticleU.S. Supreme Court Upholds Church Plan ERISA Exemption
The Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, otherwise known as ERISA, protects employees from unanticipated losses in retirement or pension plans. As we have discussed in several articles...
View ArticleWhen the Clock is Ticking: The Interplay of the Contractual Limitations...
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, otherwise known as ERISA, governs most employer-sponsored benefit plans, including short and long-term disability benefits, life benefits,...
View ArticleCohorst v. Anthem: When Does Waiver Apply under ERISA?
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or ERISA, governs most employer-sponsored benefit plans. ERISA establishes protections for employees in the administration of their...
View ArticleExhaustion of Administrative Remedies in ERISA: The Potential Death Knell of...
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or ERISA, establishes protections for most employee benefits offered through employer-sponsored benefit plans. ERISA requires that the plan and...
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