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ERISA Disability An experienced Kentucky ERISA disability lawyer can explain why disability insurance and other forms of insurance that are provided through your employer or union fall under a federal law known as The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or “ERISA.” Like many other employee benefits, ERISA disability…
A pension plan is an employee benefit plan established or maintained by an employer (or employee organization) that provides retirement income for employees. Primarily, pension plans are funded by the employer. More recently, traditional pension plans are becoming less available. Companies have replaced them with alternative plans (like 401(k) retirement…
The federal District Courts are beginning to adjust their views on how to best handle ERISA denial-of-benefits cases. Some courts use a modified summary judgment standard unique to ERISA denial-of-benefits cases that are based exclusively on an administrative record and the non-moving party is generally not entitled to the usual…
Disability insurance is a unique type of insurance that protects a person’s ability to earn a paycheck if that person experiences a serious injury or illness. Disability insurance is meant to provide employees with a way to receive a portion of their expected income if they later become unable to…
Mehr Fairbanks Trial Lawyers obtains a $5,750,000 settlement in a bad faith case against an insurer!
Mehr Fairbanks’ Partner, Bartley K. Hagerman, has been recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers! The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to chosen trial lawyers who practice civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law.
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Towards the end of last year, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released its final rule titled, “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights.” 87. Fed. Reg. 73822 (Dec. 1, 2022) (the “Socially Conscious Investing Rule”). This new rule is now in effect and the DOL stated…
Simply put: Yes, but with limitations. It is important to speak to an attorney to know your rights and to ensure that you do not miss any deadlines related to your specific claim. To our current clients and to those seeking our services for short-term and long-term disability claims and…
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