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This month’s Friday Five explores two recent decisions that discuss limitations on benefits when both physical disability and disability arising from mental illness are alleged, whether remand of a claim by the court constitutes a new appeal or a continuation of the previous appeal, whether an order...
Education Session: The British are Coming! (& the Germans, New Yorkers, etc.) Working Across Markets A panel of CRE experts discuss strategies and advice on facilitating deals across state and international borders. From tax laws to cultural dos and don'ts, get advice on how to close deals...
In It for the Long Haul: Covid, Long Covid, and Covid-Adjacent Claims Issues Caitlin Strauss will be speaking on a panel during the 2023 DRI Life, Health, Disability, and ERISA Seminar in New Orleans, Louisiana. Joining Caitlin on the panel is Lisa E. Montelongo-Connor, Unum and Joni Sobocinski, New...
This month’s Friday Five explores recent decisions that reflect the precise nature of rules and definitions in the context of ERISA claims. For example, effective dates of CFR code provisions and contractually defined limitation periods can draw specific points on the timeline of a case. Similarly...
This month's Friday Five covers cases relating to issue preclusion, coverage where the policy terms are inconsistent with the parties’ behavior, application of the abuse of discretion standard of review, applicability of a waiver of premium provision and compliance with a mandatory appeals process...
This month’s Friday Five covers cases relating to potential impacts of COVID-19, full and fair review of the claim file, an attempt to use an insurer’s internal policy against itself, and a “second bite at the apple” by amending a complaint for denial of benefits to include a claim for breach of...
This month’s Friday Five covers cases relating to discovery in ERISA benefits cases, an appellate court strictly interpreting ERISA regulatory deadlines, a district court authorizing an ERISA breach of fiduciary duty claim based on alleged misrepresentations from an employer, another district court...
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...
Opportunity Zones offer potential benefits for your clients, but it's crucial to distinguish between good and bad investments. Delve into the intricacies of the Opportunity Zone program, compliance and reporting obligations involved in maintaining these investments, and tax benefits that are...
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...
Navigating the Complex World of Tax Law Saul Ewing's Tax Practice offers focused, in-depth knowledge of the intricacies associated with federal, state, and local tax law. The role of the Tax Practice is to provide clients with advice and representation in a wide variety of tax-related legal issues...
Steven Appelbaum is an experienced commercial litigator who represents individuals and companies involved in disputes related to real estate, creditor’s rights, corporate divorces, employment matters, and theft of trade secrets. Steven enjoys gaining a deep understanding of his clients’ business...
Luis Flores represents developers nationally in the acquisition, construction, development, leasing, refinancing and sale of vacant land, condominium projects, multifamily housing apartment complexes, hotels, commercial shopping centers, and commercial office buildings. Luis is also highly...
Pam Scott's more than 30 years of work as an attorney is complemented by a mix of roles relevant to real estate developers, large and small businesses, health care facilities and institutional uses who need advice on how complex regulatory environments apply to their projects and deals. Primarily...
Michael Joyce assists clients with litigation, including a wide variety of commercial disputes and insurance matters. His commercial litigation experience includes high-stakes contractual disputes, intellectual property and software cases, trade secret misappropriation and other injunction matters...
Martin Doyle concentrates his practice in commercial real estate transactions, with an emphasis on real estate acquisitions and dispositions, finance, and leasing. Martin has represented clients in transactions involving a wide array of property categories, including office, shopping center, retail...
Howard Majev is a seasoned real estate attorney with extensive experience in acquisitions, dispositions, financings, development, and leasing of industrial, multi-family, retail, office, mixed-use, and sports properties, including stadium development. He has considerable experience with regards to...
Don Lussier represents clients in complex matters involving a wide range of commercial assets across the United States, including real estate, corporate and commercial lending transactions. Clients appreciate his ability to efficiently identify the issues that really matter, and to find creative and...