Search
This month’s Friday Five explores recent decisions that illustrate the importance of the administrative record built by a claims administrator, and the impact that the depth and thoroughness of the record will have on litigation over claims decisions. Whether reviewing claims under the de novo...
This month’s Friday Five covers cases relating to augmentation of the administrative record following new rationales, attempted alternative ERISA causes of action, untimely ERISA claims, plans governed by ERISA even in the absence of a written plan document, and the limited weight given to residual...
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...
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...
See Eidelman on Page 11
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...
$269 Million Construction Loan for South Florida Mixed-Use Project Is Among Largest of Its Kind “This transaction underlines the strength of Peter [Baytarian]’s vision and the importance of the Nautilus 220 project to the area,” said Anthony Kang, a partner with Saul Ewing.
Gianna Arnold helps companies protect, leverage and enforce their intellectual property and develop and memorialize strategic alliances in service to their goal of enhancing their value. Her understanding of the importance of these assets to the bottom line of a business stems in part from her past...
George "Ned" Rahn focuses his practice on commercial litigation including national and international construction matters. He has handled matters for contractors, engineering firms, owners, and surety bond companies in a variety of contexts. Ned has dealt with matters for general contractors...
Charlie Monk handles complex, high-stakes litigation. During his 40 years as a trial lawyer, clients ranging from governmental entities and security broker dealers to energy providers and utilities have relied on his legal counsel to help them deal with complex litigation. He has led teams dealing...
Julie Workman draws on more than two decades of experience in real estate and land use law to help clients carry their commercial and residential projects from concept to completion. Her work begins with negotiating contracts for property acquisitions and dispositions and quarterbacking...
Companies planning to develop and commercialize medical devices or diagnostics face a challenging financing, regulatory, reimbursement and liability environment. Saul Ewing attorneys are experienced in helping medical device and diagnostic companies navigate these challenges. Many members of our...
Zachary Berk focuses his practice on complex civil litigation matters, with concentrations in business and real estate litigation. His experience also includes representing clients in consumer financial services, intellectual property, employment and trade secret related matters. Zach regularly...
Mike Finio helps companies sort through antitrust and competition-related issues posed by federal and state antitrust law, the government regulatory and litigation-based enforcement that arises from it, and private antitrust activity. Mike's representation of publicly and privately held businesses...
Drawing on nearly 50 years of experience practicing before Delaware's state and federal courts, Bill Manning represents businesses entities in contract and business tort disputes. In addition, Bill is part of a team representing Delaware's leading universities and has served as chair of Saul Ewing's...
Saul Ewing's First Amendment and Religious Land Use attorneys counsel private clients on all aspects of religious land use freedoms and protections, including application and enforcement of the First Amendment, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), and the Florida...
Alyson Leone guides clients in the health care industry through corporate transactions that shape the growth and development of their business. Drawing on 20 years of legal experience, Alyson advises on the formation and structuring of entities including physician and dental practices, ambulatory...