ERISA Survey of Federal Circuits

The federal circuit courts can vary significantly in their approach to substantive and procedural ERISA issues. This is an essential resource for becoming knowledgeable about the ERISA law of a particular circuit. This edition includes: • Discussion of recent and leading ERISA cases by circuit, and a review of each circuit’s approach to common plan and policy provisions • Analysis of the leading standard of review decisions • Discovery trends • Discussion of the fiduciary exception to the attorney client privilege • Examination of disability claims based on the risk of relapse • Consequences of a failure to make a timely request for administrative review