Civil ERISA violations

If you are like a lot of people in California, you have a retirement fund that is governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Since it was first enacted in 1974, this act has provided protection for countless employees by outlining the responsibilities of retirement plan administrators and sponsors. These responsibilities

What can I do about a denied insurance claim?

When making a homeowners’ insurance claim, you trust the company you work with will find a satisfactory resolution to your problem. However, this is not always the case. Insurance claims are often denied, or pay out less than you’re expecting. Nerdwallet explains some of the steps you can take to dispute a denied insurance

Beware of disability claims coded as sick vs. injured

Insurance company bait-and-switch trick cuts off LTD benefits at age 65 Many professionals and high earners purchased long-term disability insurance decades ago. They were relieved that the LTD policy kicked in later when they had to stop working because of a disabling condition. Until they turn 65 and get blindsided with a

Supreme Court asked to weigh in on forum selection clauses

Among the many benefits offered to employees by companies in California is the ability to participate in a retirement plan such as a 401K. These are often governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. What many employees may not be aware of is that if they ever disagree with the benefits