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7th Circ. Ruling Poses Hurdle To Multiemployer Funds’ Claims
A July 7 ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has potentially created a large loophole in multiemployer welfare and pension plans’ ability to collect delinquent contributions from successor organizations or to impose withdrawal liability on successors […]
Benefits Ruling Contradicts Intent Of ERISA, Disability Plans
Court rulings on issues involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act sometimes have surprising outcomes, and a June decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts in the case of DeBold v. Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston[1] is a good example […]
How Does Long Term Disability Differ from Social Security?
If you are unable to work due to disability and are fortunate to have long term disability insurance through your employer, you may not realize the importance of also applying for Social Security disability insurance. Or your LTD benefits may have been denied despite your ongoing receipt of SSDI benefits, prompting you to wonder how is that possible […]
Announcements
Mark DeBofsky to Give an ERISA Update at the American Association for Justice Annual (AAJ) Convention
Mark DeBofsky is to speak at the American Association for Justice Annual Convention (July 12-15, 2021): ERISA Update – The 10 Cases You Need to Know About from the Past Year.
Update on ERISA-governed insurance benefit claims: NACLE
ERISA law is constantly changing; and with each new ruling, the scope and context of how issues relating to disability, life and health benefits are resolved by the courts is constantly evolving. In June of 2021, Mark DeBofsky recorded a continuing legal education program for the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education (NACLE) providing an update on ERISA-governed insurance claims.
Marie E. Casciari to speak on benefit claims at ABA ERISA Basics
Marie E. Casciari will be speaking at the ABA JCEB ERISA Basics National Institute, presented virtually, from October 26-28, 2021. The program provides the opportunity to brush up on ERISA basics or give new attorneys a comprehensive introduction to the complex world...
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