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In their 2010 issue, Illinois SuperLawyers Magazine named Sandra Dye a Rising Star in the field of Social Security disability.  Mark DeBofsky was also named as a Super Lawyer in the field of Employee Benefits & Erisa for a second year in a row.

CASES OF NOTE: McKinnie v. Barnhart, 368 F.3d 907 (7th Cir. 2004), Young v. Barnhart, 362 F.3d 995, 1003 (7th Cir. 2004) and Diaz v. Prudential, No. 04-2342 (7th Cir. 2005). Click here for discussion and links to decisions. 

U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

For information on Daley, DeBofsky & Bryant's attempts to seek Supreme Court review, click here.  In March of 2010, Mark DeBofsky filed an Amicus Brief in Hardt v. Reliance, Case No.: 09-448 on behalf of United Policyholders, in a case before the Supreme Court involving the issue of ERISA fees. On May 24, 2010, the Supreme Court remanded the case, holding that the attorney was entitled to fees, contrary to the 4th Cir's ruling, under sec. 1132(g)(1). For the opinion, click here.

NEWSLETTERS

Medicare Newsletters brought to you by David A. Bryant and Gregory Benker are now available here.  Current issue available is February 2010.  

ARTICLES & RECENT COURT DECISIONS:  

The following article by Mark DeBofsky appeared in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin's Workplace Issues section on July 26, 2010: A ruling that could protect thousands of claimants. Click on the link to read the article.  posted 7/26/2010

Goble v. Astrue, No. 09-2851 (7th Cir. July 14, 2010).  The Seventh Circuit issued a remand.  Ms. Goble was represented by Frederick J. Daley and Marcie E. Goldbloom with assistance from Suzanne Blaz and oral argument by James Balanoff.   posted 7/15/2010

Sanders v. Astrue, No. 08-cv-2264 (C.D. Ill. July 13, 2010).  The District Court issued a remand.  Mr. Sanders was represented by Frederick J. Daley with the assistance of Suzanne Blaz.   posted 7/15/2010

The following article by Mark DeBofsky appeared in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin's Workplace Issues section on July 12, 2010: The standard of review can affect application of offsets. Click on the link to read the article.  posted 7/13/2010

Beardsley v. Astrue, No. 09-cv-874 (E.D. Wisc. May 20, 2010).  The District Court issued a remand.  Ms. Beardsley was represented by Frederick J. Daley with assistance from Suzanne Blaz.  posted 7/15/2010

The Government agreed to voluntary remands in the following cases in June of 2010: Hunter-Elko v. Astrue, No. 09-cv-1933 (D. NV. June 11, 2010), Lee v. Astrue, No. 10-cv-09 (W.D. WI June 16, 2010)  and Koehler v. Astrue, No. 10-cv-1176 (N.D. Ill. June 23, 2010).  These clients were represented by Frederick J. Daley with assistance from Sandra Dye and Suzanne Blaz.  posted 7/15/2010

The following article by Mark DeBofsky appeared in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin's Workplace Issues section on June 21, 2010: Accidental death benefits to survivors of drunken drivers. Click on the link to read the article.  posted 6/22/2010

The following article by Mark DeBofsky appeared in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin's Workplace Issues section on June 7, 2010: Considering a 'prevailing party' requirement. Click on the link to read the article.  posted 6/8/2010

The following article by Mark DeBofsky appeared in the Hawaii Dental Journal in Vol 40, No. 5 2009: What Every Dentist Needs to Know About ERISA Click on the link to read the article.  posted 6/2/2010

Walker v. Astrue, No. 09-cv-874 (E.D. Wisc. May 20, 2010).  The District Court issued a remand.  Ms. Walker was represented by Heather Freeman and Frederick J. Daley.   posted 5/20/2010

McClesky v. Astrue, No. 09-2723 (7th Cir. May 18, 2010).  The Seventh Circuit issued a remand.  Ms. McClesky was represented by Marcie E. Goldbloom and Sandra Dye with assistance from Suzanne Blaz.   posted 5/18/2010

Dixon v. Astrue, No. 09-cv-1043 (N.D. Ga. May 17, 2010).  The District Court issued a remand.  Mr. Dixon was represented by Marcie E. Goldbloom.   posted 5/17/2010

The following article by Mark DeBofsky appeared in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin's Workplace Issues section on May 17, 2010: Comparing an ERISA benefit to a payroll practice Click on the link to read the article.  posted 5/17/2010

PRESENTATIONS:    

On July 28, 2010, Mark DeBofsky will be speaking at the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section's Life Insurance Law Committee teleconference about "Attorney's Fees under ERISA after the Supreme Court's decision in Hardt v. Reliance Standard Ins. Co."  For more information, click here.

Both Mark DeBofsky  & Frederick J. Daley will be presenting at the September 2010 NOSSCR conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois.  For more information, click here.

Mark DeBofsky  will be presenting at the ABA ERISA Litigation conference, which will take place on November 11-12, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.  For more information, click here.

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