A recently issued decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in McIntyre v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co., which was the second ruling on the same case, illustrates how difficult it can be for Employee Retirement Income Security Act governed disability benefit claimants to qualify for benefits when a court applies a deferential standard of judicial review. […]
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)1 governs both retirement and welfare benefits2 (i.e., health, life, and disability benefits) provided by employers to their employees. […]
Proton beam radiation therapy is used to treat various forms of cancer. Rather than using X-rays, proton therapy directs focused energy from protons at tumors. […]
A recently issued ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Tranbarger v. Lincoln Life & Annuity Co., addresses the fundamental issue of how courts should be adjudicating Employee Retirement Income Security Act cases.[…]
Proton beam radiation therapy is used to treat various forms of cancer. Rather than using X-rays, proton therapy directs focused energy from protons at tumors. […]
ERISA is an acronym for the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Most people have never heard of ERISA, but its comprehensiveness impacts the vast majority of American workers and their dependents. The original intent behind ERISA’s enactment was to remedy pension plan abuses; however, just prior to Congress’ passage of the ERISA law, the scope […]