Michael Reilly

ERISA: Administrator's Roadmap To Oppose Attorney Fees Even When Court Grants Long Term Disability Claim

ERISA – 6th Circuit: Responding To Procedural Objections To Claim Procedures

ERISA (Sixth Circuit): Plaintiffs' High Burden Of Proof To Establish "Continuous" Disability During The Elimination Period

ERISA – 4th Circuit: How Much Weight Do Independent Doctor Paper Reviews Get, And Should Rule 52 Bench Trials Be Used To Resolve De Novo Review Cases

ERISA: Ninth Circuit — Why Denial Letters Must Include All Rationale To Be Asserted In Litigation

ERISA: 7th Circuit — Can A Claims Administrator's Errors, Made During The Initial Claim Denial, Be "Cured" During The Administrative Appeal?

ERISA (5th Circuit)-When The District Court Must Remand The Claim Back To The Administrator

ERISA (8th Circuit)–Now You Know Why You Should Bring Rule 52 Motions Instead Of Rule 56 Summary Judgment Motions

ERISA (5th Circuit): Plan Administrators Do Not Waive Exclusions That Develop As A Result Of Court Decisions Affecting The Disability Claim

ERISA – 9th Circuit: Self-Funded ERISA Plans, And Employee-Paid Supplemental Benefits: Can The Abuse Of Discretion Standard Apply, Even When State Law Bans It?