Legal Articles, Administrative Law
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).
Your New Business Partner Is Your Partner's Ex-Spouse
An article discussing the benefits of certain provisions in the governing documents of businesses and partnerships to address issues relating to divorce and estate planning
How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California
First of all, let us find out what a nonprofit corporation is. It is an organization formed to serve the public good, such as for charitable, religious, educational, or other public service reasons
Property Damage Covered in an Auto Accident
After an accident caused by another driver, many people hire an attorney because the insurance claim process can be so daunting. Understanding a few basics of what is generally included under property damage coverage is important.
Five Things You Should Know Before Speaking With an Insurance Adjuster
Once you've been in a car accident, you can expect to hear from an insurance adjuster.
The Illusion of Public Policy: Reanalyzing Kentucky’s Restaurant Liquor Licensing Schemes
This article examines the alcohol control regulations and zoning obstacles in obtaining a liquor license for a new restaurant in Kentucky, as well as the impact of this process and the public policy behind it will be addressed.
New “Defend Trade Secrets Act” Creates Right to Sue in Federal Court
A blog post about how a new act is affecting the way courts hear business and trade secret cases.