Court of Appeals

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  Supremes back enrollee in 5-4 ERISA attorney's fee case

  By Allison Bell  |  April 16, 2013

  A plan must warn members in its documents if it intends to "free ride" on their suits, the majority says.

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  Appeals court backs carrier in off-label drug use case

  By Allison Bell  |  April 4, 2013

  A three-judge panel upholds a district court ruling after reviewing the evidence from scratch.

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  10 estate planning tax facts you need to know

  By Tax Facts Online  |  April 3, 2013

  We've got the answers to some of your toughest estate planning tax questions.

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  High Court hears Oxford Health arbitration arguments

  By Allison Bell  |  March 26, 2013

  The case hinges on whether an agreement reference to "arbitration" included "class arbitration."

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  ELNY appeal dismissed

  By Elizabeth D. Festa  |  February 7, 2013

  The appeals court finds annuitants were not denied due process. Liquidation awaits any court action.

• Sympathy for AIG

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  February 5, 2013

  It might be difficult, but it is totally appropriate, to voice sympathy for American International Group.

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  Hobby Lobby request to block health law denied

  By Allison Bell  |  December 20, 2012

  The company says it tries to operate according to biblical principles.

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  Gay marriage before Supreme Court? Cases weighed

  By Mark Sherman  |  November 30, 2012

  One health benefits case involves a 9th U.S. Circuit employee.

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  On the Third Hand: Hospitals

  By Allison Bell  |  November 30, 2012

  If we end up with just one big hospital and one big payer, is that good?

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  Supreme Court considers group health reimbursement case

  By Allison Bell  |  November 27, 2012

  Can the courts protect an enrollee against a plan's demands for cash?