On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Aug 28, 2014 | Case Updates, Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, ERISA, Firm News, Insurance Litigation Blog
A virtually insurmountable concrete wall was once an apt analogy for the effect of discretionary clauses in ERISA Plans on claimants attempting to challenge a plan administrator’s unreasonable interpretation of policy terms. A valid discretionary clause gave...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Aug 8, 2014 | Firm News, News Blog
McKennon Law Group PC founding partner Robert J. McKennon will speak on an MCLE panel for the Orange County Bar Association Insurance Law Section on August 27, 2014 discussing “Recent Developments and Interesting Issues in Life Insurance Law.” Mr. McKennon, an...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Aug 8, 2014 | Firm News, News
McKennon Law Group PC founding partner Robert J. McKennon will speak on an MCLE panel for the Orange County Bar Association Insurance Law Section on August 27, 2014 discussing “Recent Developments and Interesting Issues in Life Insurance Law.” Mr. McKennon, an...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Aug 7, 2014 | Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, Firm News, Insurance Litigation Blog
If your disability policy was issued and paid for by your employer, it is likely governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, commonly referred to as ERISA. ERISA is a complex statute that even scares off many experienced insurance attorneys. If...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Aug 7, 2014 | Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, Firm News, Insurance Litigation Blog
In a victory for insurance consumers and mental health advocates, a recent change to the California Insurance Code mandates that short-term disability insurance policies provide coverage for “severe mental illnesses” as that term is defined in the Insurance Code....
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Aug 7, 2014 | Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, Firm News, Insurance Litigation Blog
Disability typically offer their insureds little insight into their claims administration processes. If you are waiting for a decision on your claim, or anticipate filing a disability claim soon, be alert that your insurer will thoroughly investigate your claim and...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Aug 5, 2014 | Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, Firm News, Insurance Litigation Blog, Legal Articles, News, Social Security Administration
A disturbing trend that has developed across the country in recent years is that, while the number of workers/employees suffering from long-term illnesses or injuries has increased, the number of employers who provide long-term disability insurance has dropped...
