Articles
Updates on the latest in benefits news and practical pointers for your benefits-related issues.
What it Means to be Under the Care of a Physician
Every disability insurance policy includes a requirement that the insured must be under the care of a physician as a condition of receiving or continuing to receive benefits. But what does it mean to be under the care of a physician […]
8th Circ. Ruling Sets Road Map For Disability Benefit Reviews
Disability benefit cases governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act are not only about whether someone qualifies for benefits, but often involve benefit terminations. While many courts have confronted that situation, the guidelines for assessing ongoing disability benefit claims have varied, especially under a deferential standard of judicial review.
New ERISA Rulings Diverge On Civil Procedure
Over the past several months, there has been a flurry of federal appellate opinions questioning civil procedure norms in Employee Retirement Income Security Act benefits litigation.[1] A pair of brand new appellate decisions have also focused on the same issue, although not necessarily in a direction that harmonizes ERISA civil procedure with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Announcements
Martina B. Sherman to Speak at the FBA’s Ninth Annual Employment Law Seminar
Our shareholder, Martina B. Sherman, will be presenting with a line-up of employment law experts at the Federal Law Association (FBA) Chicago Chapter Ninth Annual Employment Law Seminar. […]
Marie E. Casciari Recognized as an Emerging Lawyer By Leading Lawyers
We are excited that one of our shareholders, attorney Marie E. Casciari, has been recommended by her Leading Lawyers peers as Emerging Lawyer for 2022. […]
Mark D. DeBofsky Recognized as a Leading Lawyer
We are excited that our founding partner, Mark D. DeBofky has been recommended and by his peers and approved as Leading Lawyer for 2022 […]
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