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This month’s Friday Five covers cases relating to the interpretation of time periods for claims under life insurance and disability plans, a situation where three separate administrators handled a disability benefits claim (but came to different decisions), the Eleventh Circuit’s parsing of...

It is not a good thing for a litigant when an esteemed United States District Judge begins a decision with a statement such as the following: As the court has repeatedly told defendants … this case has generated more meritorious motions to compel and for sanctions against defendants for failure to...

Twitter to interview Elon Musk, known for combative testimony Musk's lawyers will want to keep him focused on answering questions, but that can be a challenge with such a smart and opinionated witness, said James Morsch, a corporate litigator who is not involved in the court battle. "I would compare...

What All Lawyers Need To Know About The State Of Immigration Law This white paper explores some of the biggest challenges you can expect to face when practicing immigration law. By ABOVE THE LAW AND EMBROKER

Controversial US Visa Draws Rich From China to India After Reset The EB-5 visa program coveted by many wealthy overseas investors is being revived after changes aimed at curbing abuses. By Blake Schmidt

This month’s Friday Five covers cases relating to interpretation of ambiguous policy terms, evaluation of claimant’s expert witness, inclusion of law firms as appropriate parties from whom plan administrators may seek equitable relief, transfer of cases from the claimant’s choice of venue, and...

This month’s Friday Five addresses cases considering: (1) whether monetary relief in the amount of lost benefits is an available remedy for breach of fiduciary duty; (2) the validity of an ex-spouse’s beneficiary designation that contradicts a subsequent divorce decree; (3) if waiver of a pre...

CRE Investment Hot Streak Doused By Down Economy Economic forces at play across the globe, including the rising cost of capital and the threat of a U.S. recession have caused investors to think twice about how and where to place their money, with several leading indicators of deal volume slipping...

This month’s Friday Five covers cases relating to interpretation of regulatory deadlines, the enforceability of discretionary clauses, circuit courts going both ways on appeals from summary judgment rulings in favor of plans, and a benefits award for a former professional football player where the...

Saul Ewing added Katherine Barrett Wiik as a Minneapolis-based litigation and appellate partner. She earlier practiced at Best & Flanagan. (Saul Ewing)

Jan. 6 committee focuses on pressure on Mike Pence to overturn 2020 election results ABC News political director Rick Klein and attorney Jeff Robbins discuss testimony by witnesses during the Jan. 6 committee hearings.

Jan. 6 committee holds 3rd hearing ABC News White House correspondent MaryAlice Parks and attorney Jeff Robbins discuss what to expect with the third hearing focusing on former Vice President Mike Pence.

Jan. 6 oversight committee to hold third hearing Testimony is expected about Trump’s awareness of rioters’ chants to “hang Mike Pence.” January 6 Investigation: Robbins Appears on ABC News Live to Discuss Trump's Testimony of Rioters' Chants