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Find answers to your disability claim questions.

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The Info Library is a resource for people who have questions about disability insurance benefits, insurance companies, medical conditions, occupational demands, claims, appeals, and litigation.

Think of it as a practical guide to disability claims. Our goal is to explain common issues in clear, useful terms so you can better understand the process, the risks, and the decisions that may affect your benefits.

New articles are added regularly.

 

Category: Litigation - Standard of Review

Long Term Disability Litigation in New York | The Basics

ERISA Standard of Review Discovery Terms Preparation for Litigation Mediation Settlement Challenges ERISA's Claims Procedure Regulations

At Riemer Hess, their disability lawyers in New York engage in extensive federal litigation against insurers under ERISA. ERISA has been described, only half-comically, as Everything Ridiculous In the world Since Adam. However, given our many years of experience litigating these cases, we have developed proven strategies to overcome these obstacles.

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ERISA Disability Litigation: What To Expect

ERISA Standard of Review Discovery DOL Regulations Terms Prepare for Litigation Preparation for Litigation Mediation Settlement Challenges

ERISA litigation can be a long, complicated, and arduous process. Knowing the basics will help you decide whether litigation is right for you.

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Riemer Obtains Landmark Victory Against UNUM Stripping UNUM’s Discretionary Authority to Determine Benefit Eligibility

News Success Stories Standard of Review UNUM Success Story

On August 5, 2013, Riemer Hess won a landmark victory in McDonnell v. First Unum Life Ins. Co., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 110361 (S.D.N.Y. August 5, 2013).
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Riemer Details the MetLife v. Glenn Paradigm Shift

News Standard of Review MetLife Challenges

On November 3, 2008, Riemer Hess appeared as Panelists at the NY, NJ and CT Regional Conference of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers. The College is a non-profit professional association honoring the leading lawyers nationwide in the practice of labor and employment law. The team highlighted four paradigm shifts in ERISA law as a result of the Supreme Court's recent case MetLife v. Glenn:

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