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Ninth Circuit Grants a Small Reprieve to the Abuse of Discretion Standard of Review

Ninth Circuit ruling That Discretionary Language Provisions in Self-Funded ERISA Will Apply

Plan Administrators Cannot Violate their Fiduciary Duties by Failing to Provide Proper Notice of Policy Amendments; ERISA Plan Exclusions/Limits May N

Discussion of new Ninth Circuit case: King v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois UPS, No. 15-55880 (Ninth Cir. Sep. 8, 2017)

California Court Affirms Decision Finding Bad Faith Where Insurer Interprets Policy Against Insured's Interests

On August 31, 2017, the California Court of Appeal discussed a variety of topics touching upon important matters in insurance “bad faith” litigation in Pulte Home Corp. v. Am. Safety Indemnity Co., 14 Cal.App.5th 1086 (Aug. 31, 2017). I

Robert McKennon and Stephanie Talavera Publish Article in the Los Angeles Daily Journal: "An Agent of the Insurer."

Column entitled “An Agent of the Insurer,” covering a very important new Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals case, Salyers v. Metro. Life Ins. Co., 2017 DJDAR 9291 (Sept. 20, 2017).

Shoulder Decompression Surgery - St. Louis Car Accident Attorneys

If you are suffering from nerve impingement syndrome after a car accident injury, your doctor may recommend shoulder decompression surgery.

Pentagon Reportedly Considering Termination the MAVNI Program

On July 3, 2017, NPR reported that the Pentagon is considering dismantling the Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI) program, which was originally established in 2009. In this post, we will examine the recent MAVNI updates and what they could mean going forward.

Who’s to Blame When a Product Malfunctions?

Each and every day, you use hundreds of products. From the time you get up in the morning to the moment you fall asleep at night (and even while you’re sleeping), you’re using products that other people designed, manufactured, and sold to you.

Was Your Construction Site Accident Caused by Defective Equipment?

If you have been involved in a construction site accident, do you know the reason why the accident occurred? It could have been faulty equipment.

What if I was Partially At-Fault in a Vehicle Accident?

No one likes to be involved in a motor vehicle accident, especially one that causes them serious injury.

What Types of Damages Do Product Liability Cases Recover?

Serious medical issues and debilitating complications can result from product malfunctions and faulty equipment.

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