Sentences with phrase «benefit claims litigation»

Ms. Tomasco has over two decades of experience handling benefit claims litigation.

Akira Heshiki is a senior attorney with Standard Insurance Co. in Portland, Oregon, where she manages benefits claims litigation.

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If no such agreement can be obtained, the Plaintiff may nonetheless want to negotiate a «cash out» of his accident benefits claim because of the uncertainty of the tort litigation, and particularly when there exists a serious liability issue or if it is unclear whether the Plaintiff's claim crosses the «threshold».

In addition, we work closely with our litigation group to defend employers and fiduciaries in a wide range of benefits - based individual and class action claims.

One other benefit is to assist in procuring litigation funding as, increasingly, potential funders will want to know a reliable value for a claim before committing to pay the costs.

[49] In the absence of such contemporaneous, reliable, objective records, in subsequent appellate court litigation regarding «ineffective assistance» claims, which may potentially unfold years later, trial counsel is left to try to recall the details of such interactions without the benefit of any type of aide - mémoire, and the appellate court is left to assess the reliability of such recollections without any objective verification.

Our lawyers, with 40 years of combined employment law experience, are well - qualified to inspect your claim against ERISA and determine if you are receiving your appropriate pension benefits; and if not, pursue litigation through the court system on your behalf.

Litigation in the US Tax Court, the US Court of Federal Claims, and multiple federal district and appellate courts, with experience ranging from partnership tax litigation, research and development credit litigation, fringe benefits and payroll tax litigation, transfer pricing litigation, and numerous other domestic and internatioLitigation in the US Tax Court, the US Court of Federal Claims, and multiple federal district and appellate courts, with experience ranging from partnership tax litigation, research and development credit litigation, fringe benefits and payroll tax litigation, transfer pricing litigation, and numerous other domestic and internatiolitigation, research and development credit litigation, fringe benefits and payroll tax litigation, transfer pricing litigation, and numerous other domestic and internatiolitigation, fringe benefits and payroll tax litigation, transfer pricing litigation, and numerous other domestic and internatiolitigation, transfer pricing litigation, and numerous other domestic and internatiolitigation, and numerous other domestic and international issues

Her experience includes motor vehicle claims, accident benefits litigation, occupiers» liability, personal injury claims and administrative law.

This is a step forward for BLM in driving innovation that tangibly benefits our clients in relation to volume litigation and for high value claims.

At Breslin & Breslin, our experience with the full range of negligence litigation allows us to consider your workplace accident for a personal injury claim even while we are working on your workers» compensation benefits.

She also has experience in ERISA litigation on behalf of insurance carriers, employer - sponsored benefit plans, as well as claims and plan administrators.

It was often the case in litigation that a judgment for the claimant did not result in an immediate financial benefit, eg in claims for declarations.

In this latest chapter of a long - running litigation involving the direct infringement of patent claims involving multiple actors, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently concluded that a defendant can be liable for direct infringement when it «conditions participation in an activity or receipt of a benefit...

The benefits of this portfolio model are many: for the client, the litigation or arbitration can be fully funded, relieving the client of the cost burden of pursuing the claim.

He is co-author of «DOL Final Fee Disclosure Rules May Have Consequences for Fiduciaries Beyond Fines - Could Result in Increased Litigation and Government Enforcement,» appearing in Bloomberg BNA's Pensions & Benefits Daily, «ERISA Fiduciary Claims: Planning, Protecting and Preparing for Class Actions,» appearing in the Employee Relations Law Journal.

Ms. Gardner prepares clients» administrative appeals in their ERISA claims in an attempt to restore clients» benefits without the need for litigation.

Our experienced disability law lawyers provide effective representation in all aspects of disability benefits claims, from determining available avenues for pursuing specific claims, to the preparation of appeals of denials of benefits, through all stages of applicable arbitration, mediation and litigation proceedings.

He regularly represents employers / plan sponsors, plan administrators and insurers in ERISA and fiduciary litigation involving health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits and compensation plans defending claims brought by individual participants or beneficiaries.

These include insurance coverage disputes, property insurance litigation, personal injury, motor vehicle and accident benefits, health / life / disability insurance claims, professional and products liability, and all commercial and personal lines.

Ms. Barnett handles claims, litigation, and appeals related to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), group welfare benefits, pension benefits, health insurance, disability insurance, and life insurance coverage.

Mr. Shane's testimony also indicates that he has a direct working relationship with the Burnaby litigation department of ICBC, and that an «all in» settlement always meant that it included the tort claim and Part 7 benefits.

His practice focuses on complex cases and he has extensive experience in Accident Benefits including Loss Transfer and Priority Disputes, Tort Claims, Occupiers» Liability, Commercial Litigation and Privacy law.

Franca Recchia is a litigation law clerk specializing in Accident Benefit Claims.

Ms. Tomasco provided an overview of recent cases concerning benefits coverage discrimination claims and mental health parity, as well as an update on litigation under the False Claims Act and lawsuits arising from recent data breaches in the health care indclaims and mental health parity, as well as an update on litigation under the False Claims Act and lawsuits arising from recent data breaches in the health care indClaims Act and lawsuits arising from recent data breaches in the health care industry.

She defended some of the top Canadian Insurance Corporations in Insurance Defence / Personal Injury Litigation (such as motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, fire loss, occupier's liability, etc.), Accident Benefits Law, and Property Damage Claims.

We handle all necessary claims, appeals and litigation in your best interests, and we work to get all of the benefits and compensation that you are entitled to receive.

Ms. Tomasco provided an overview of trends in litigation brought by providers against managed care organizations, for example, antitrust claims, suits involving claims for payment under benefit assignment agreements, network participation claims, and contract disputes.

Once perceived as relevant only to the financially weaker party in «bet the company» litigation, there are now countless examples of major corporations with strong balance sheets recognizing the benefits of using non-recourse litigation finance, structured either around a single claim or a litigation portfolio.

If obtained early in the litigation process, surveillance can benefit both defendants and plaintiffs, as it has the potential to reveal exaggerated claims, but also to concretize plaintiffs» allegations.

We also guide clients through the administrative procedures that apply to claims against benefit plans and in litigation when claims are denied.

During law school, Lauren participated in the Employment Rights Clinic where she represented indigent clients in unemployment benefits claims and discrimination litigation.

ERISA Claim Defense offers commentary and insight on the administration, evaluation and litigation of group benefits claims.

Health Law Litigation Team lawyers Patrick W. Begos and Theodore J. Tucci recently conducted a roundtable program for in - house counsel for a major group disability insurer handling claim litigation in the group beneLitigation Team lawyers Patrick W. Begos and Theodore J. Tucci recently conducted a roundtable program for in - house counsel for a major group disability insurer handling claim litigation in the group benelitigation in the group benefits area.

p > A Superior Court judge has held that litigation over a claim for accident benefits was not statue - barred for failing to mediate, despite the disputed issue not being listed on the...

p > A Superior Court judge has held that litigation over a claim for accident benefits was not statue - barred for failing to mediate, despite the disputed issue not being listed on the Application for Mediation or as «remain in dispute» on the Report of Mediator.

Our industry experience provides us with the ability to assess strengths and weakness of claims at an early stage, and allows us to assess the costs and benefits of mediated settlements compared to litigation or arbitration.

Essentially, the party who wishes to have the benefit of a certificate of pending litigation («CPL») must show that he or she has a «reasonable claim to an interest in the land,» a fact that must be established on a balance of probabilities.

In light of the nature of asbestos litigation, which often involves a limited number of plaintiffs» law firms repeatedly asserting the same or similar claims against defendants, clients facing extensive asbestos litigation are positioned to benefit from Thompson Hine's SmartPaTH ®, a service delivery approach that leverages legal project management, process efficiency, flexible staffing and value - based pricing to better align our services with clients» needs.

Two further key points of the Unison judgment dispel arguments commonly used to justify all fees: the need to save the taxpayer from the burden of paying for services from which they do not derive a benefit, and the need to discourage frivolous claims or a «litigation culture».

She specializes in civil litigation with a particular emphasis on insurance defence including personal injury, accident benefits, occupier's liability, property damage, and general liability claims.

Insurance litigation with emphasis on Motor Vehicle Accident Benefit Claims, Motor Vehicle Liability, Personal Injury, Catastrophic Injury Claims, Coverage Opinions, Occupiers Liability, Social Host, CGL losses, Product Liability, Defence of Insurers and Insureds; and Liability and Casualty insurance.

The primary focus of the articling experience in Toronto is on all aspects of labour and employment law, including labour arbitration, proceedings before the Ontario Labour Relations Board and Canada Industrial Relations Board, human rights and equity issues (including Charter litigation), collective bargaining, construction labour relations, pension and benefits law, workers» compensation, disability claims, employment standards, wrongful dismissal litigation and occupational health and safety.

It claimed that Trillium's creditors and class members would benefit from the class action litigation, while it was fronted by the insolvent Trillium.

Michael has significant experience in all aspects of personal injury litigation arising from motor vehicle accidents, occupier's liability matters, as well as expertise in the representation of insured persons in first party accident benefits claims.

Mark has recently been involved in ERISA litigation matters involving retiree medical plans, obligations of an employer under a deferred compensation arrangement, claims for pension, health and welfare benefits, obligations of fiduciaries under a 401 (k) plan involving employer securities and what constitutes an ERISA plan.

In ERISA litigation matters, Lintemuth has successfully defended challenges to ERISA plan administrators» and claims fiduciaries» decisions regarding life, health, and disability benefits.

When they deny your claim, the litigation team will name the insurance companies as defendants in your lawsuit to make sure you get all the benefits you paid for.

I embarked upon the claim for financial restitution, but with the adjunct benefit of experiencing at first hand the litigation processes which have been so heavily criticised.