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This month’s Friday Five explores decisions from around the country discussing the concept of reasonableness in various forms. One court rejected the parties’ proffered definitions of the term “working” and instead determined that a dictionary definition was reasonable. Two cases reflect courts...
Saul Ewing LLP is pleased to announce that Amy Kline and Caitlin Strauss have been honored in the 2025 JD Supra Readers' Choice Awards for their exemplary authorship of The Friday Five. This prestigious award recognizes the top authors and firms for exceptional thought leadership over the past year...
This month’s Friday Five addresses cases covering ERISA preemption, the viability of a claim for benefits where the claimant alleges to have not received notice of a prior claim denial, an affirmance by the Circuit Court of a denial of benefits, and District Court reviews of decisions denying...
This month’s Friday Five covers an appellate ruling on a complicated case raising both state and federal claims, an instance of procedural improprieties in the administrative review process informing the court’s substantive benefits decision, an equitable ERISA claim for an administrator’s payment...
Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, is proud to announce that Transactional Department Chair Al Coleman and Minneapolis Office Managing Partner Max Bremer were named to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2025 Mergers & Acquisitions Power List. The Power List honors M&A attorneys who are leaders in the...
This month’s Friday Five explores recent decisions including the standard of review for ERISA benefit denials, whether structural conflict entitles a claimant to conflict-of-interest discovery, whether a “relative value units” analysis warrants equitable tolling, whether the administrative record...
This month’s Friday Five explores recent decisions including the impact of a COVID furlough on eligibility for LTD benefits, what constitutes a breach of an employer’s fiduciary duty, what defines total proof of disability or is viewed as a severe procedural violation, and the appropriate weight...
Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, is proud to announce that the firm was awarded M&A Deal of the Year ($75MM to $100MM) at the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards Gala. The Deal team was honored for its representation of SonicWall, Inc. in the acquisition of Banyan Security, Inc....
Wilmington (November 19, 2024) – Saul Ewing LLP announced today that Pamela J. Scott, Partner in the firm’s Wilmington office, has been appointed by Delaware Governor John Carney to serve on the Affordable Housing Production Task Force. The Task Force was established via House Bill 442 to make...
This month’s Friday Five discusses cases involving ERISA preemption, the methodology for calculating qualified joint and survivor annuity benefits, a dispute over an attempt to supplement the record before the Court, a factual dispute precluding summary judgment on a bad faith claim, and the payroll...
David Sartorio will participate as a panelist at the 2024 Minneapolis Dealmakers Conference - The State of Sell-Side M&A: Balancing Power Between Sellers and Buyers on October 30. In today’s shifting M&A landscape, the balance of power between sellers and buyers is evolving. With higher interest...
Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, is proud to announce that the firm was named as a finalist in the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards for its representation of SonicWall, Inc. in their acquisition of Banyan Security, Inc. The firm was honored as a finalist in three categories: M&A Deal...
This month’s Friday Five covers cases relating to Long-COVID, a class action RICO suit, the physical illness exclusion to accidental death and dismemberment claims, consideration due to an Administrative Law Judge’s disability determination, and self-reported claims of fatigue. The Saul Ewing ERISA...
In 2022, The Kroger Co., one of the largest grocery retailers in the U.S., announced its intention to merge with rival Albertsons Cos. Inc. in a $24.6 billion deal. Kroger and Albertsons claim that the merger will lower consumer prices and improve efficiency while creating a combined entity better...