Your ERISA Watch – What a Difference Discretion MakesMayer v. Ringler Assocs. Inc., No. 20-1281, __, F.4th __, 2021 WL 3556473 (2d Cir. Aug. 12, 2021) (Before Circuit Judges Walker, Sack, and Menashi).This week’s notable decision demonstrates the uphill battle ERISA claimants face in litigation with insurers over their employee benefits, particularly where courts apply […]
When our law firm’s long-term disability (LTD) insurance attorneys see what is happening with those whose COVID-19 symptoms continue longer than a month, they know that there is a good chance that long-term disability claims will be denied. Because of this, we developed the COVID Long Haulers Legal Resource Center to help provide answers and […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In honor of that, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (“AFSP”) is encouraging #MentalHealth4All.The hashtag is behind AFSP’s campaign that seeks to spread this important message:No One’s Mental Health Is Fully Supported UntilEveryone’s Mental Health Is Fully Supported.Get Involved: There are several ways for you and your loved ones […]
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) issued a Press Release to announce the incredible news that from this past weekend and we are thrilled to share it here!“On Saturday, October 17, after passing unanimously out of Congress, the President of the United States signed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act (S.2661) into law. This […]
Michelle Konstantinovsky’s August 26, 2020 article, published in Scientific American, sheds light on the stark reality that not only are eating disorders very serious diseases, but many sufferers have gotten worse during the COVID pandemic.The article discusses that perhaps one reason behind the worsening of those suffering is being online so much more now because […]
If You Live in One of the States Listed Below, Please Take 30 Seconds to Tweet, Urging Your Member on the House Armed Services Committee to Vote for SERVE Act AmendmentApplicable States: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, […]
The Kantor & Kantor, LLP team will continue to provide legal support throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.Our office locations in Northridge (Los Angeles), San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego and Seattle are currently closed to comply with social distancing and “stay at home” orders.However, we are still offering our services virtually, both via […]
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW), 2020. The theme is a continuation of last year’s NEDAW, but slightly expanded: “Come as You Are: Hindsight is 20/20.”The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the leader of NEDAW and hopes that this year’s theme will inspire people to reflect on “positive steps you’ve taken […]
Kantor & Kantor, LLP, one of the most experienced law firms in the nation dealing with litigating insurance claims against insurance companies, is proud that once again five Partners have been selected to the 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list. Co-Founders Lisa Kantor and Glenn Kantor are joined by Senior Partners Alan Kassan and Corinne […]
National Suicide Prevention Week (“NSPW”) is September 8th-14th this year. Each year, the nation’s largest suicide prevention organization, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (“AFSP”), hosts NSPW. One focus of NSPW this year is: Creating A Safety Net.This blog is a little bit about how I created a Safety Net for myself, and why you […]
