Month: March 2020
Once a Long Term Disability Claim is Paid, It Stays Paid, Right?
Many people think so, but under ERISA, that is not true. A recent example proved that again. Mr. Brian McConnell filed a claim for benefits in 2009. “The defendant and its predecessor paid benefits without interruption from 2009 to June
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late to Ever Try Again
In relationships, it is important to tend to them each day. When we get busy with other things and think we can invest time in that relationship later, too much time may pass, and we may lose the relationship. Scrambling
Lawyer Wellness: How to Stay Sane, Safe & Strong
With courts cancelled, offices closing, and social distancing being encouraged, it’s easy for anyone, especially lawyers, to begin feeling stir crazy. Lawyers, by our very nature, like to keep busy, and idle hands, as the old adage says, make fretful
COVID-19 Update on Office Operations
Effective immediately, due to COVID-19 and government recommendations, our offices will be closed to the public for face-to-face meetings until further notice. However, we will continue our business operations and will be available via telephone, email and Skype — providing
The Two-Edged Sword
In ERISA cases, a big issue is the standard of review. Maybe that sounds boring, but it is important to understand the concept because it can mean life or death in an ERISA case. Let’s start at the beginning though
Life Insurance Brings Out the Worst
Mr. Miller was a retiree from General Motors. He participated in the General Motors life insurance plan, which was through MetLife. He was able to keep that life insurance benefit in place in his retirement. Mr. Miller had two sons
Is it a Jackalope of a Case?
Have you ever seen a Jackalope? As a young boy visiting a relative in West Texas, I came across, what I would discover to be, my first jackalope whose head was mounted on the wall of a restaurant. It looked
Attorney David Martin Featured on Next Lawyer Up Podcast
The Martin Law Group Shareholder David Martin interviewed on Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus. Senior & Managing Attorney David Martin recently sat down with Ron Sykstus for his podcast, Next Lawyer Up. Mr. Sykstus is a very well respected