Posts Tagged ‘Individual Employment’
ERISA & Employee Benefits Seminars – 2010 | Employment Law
Health Care Reform Investment Advice to Participants and Beneficiaries
Health Care Reform requires that group health plans and health insurance issuers have effective internal claims and appeals process
One of the many provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (“PPAC”) is a requirement that group health plans and health insurance issuers have an effective internal claims and appeals process. As is the case for a number of the PPAC provisions, this requirement becomes effective for plan years beginning on or after September 23, 2010. For a number of health plans, this will mean January 1, 2011.
Daniel E. Kornfeld and Ginger B. LaChapelle Appointed to ERISA Leadership
Blitman & King Attorneys Daniel E. Kornfeld and Ginger B. LaChapelle have been appointed Subcommittee Co-Chairs for the Employee Benefits Committee of the American Bar Association. Daniel has been appointed to the Subcommittee dealing with the interaction between collective bargaining and employee benefits. Ginger has been appointed to the Subcommittee dealing with the regulation of specialized employee benefit plans.
Blitman & King Attorneys Named as 2010 New York Super Lawyers | Employment Law
Blitman & King is pleased to announce that 4 of the firm's attorneys have been selected as 2010 New York Super Lawyers including: Bernard T. King, James R. LaVaute, Donald D. Oliver and Jules L. Smith. Only the top 5% of lawyers, from nearly 70 practices areas, are named to the Super Lawyers list.
Bernard T. King Hosts National Discussion on Health Care Reform
Bernard T. King, a Senior Partner in the firm's Employee Benefits Practice, recently moderated a nationwide discussion with government experts and informed legal practitioners on "Health Care Reform: What Employers Need to Know Now" held in San Francisco, CA.
Daniel E. Kornfeld Appointed to A.F.L.-C.I.O. Northeast Regional Planning Committee
Daniel E. Kornfeld, a Partner with Blitman & King, was recently appointed by the A.F.L.-C.I.O. to serve on the Planning Committee to design and implement a legal education program for labor lawyers in connection with the 2010 L.C.C. Northeast Regional Meeting in New York City.
Nathaniel G. Lambright Named 5th District Representative for New York State Bar
Nathaniel G. Lambright, a Partner in the firm's Labor Practice, was recently named the Fifth District Representative of the Labor and Employment Section of the New York State Bar Association. Mr. Lambright will help coordinate outreach efforts for the Section, including organizing education seminars in labor and employment law.
Timothy R. Bauman Named Senior Editor of Leading Employee Benefits Treatise
Timothy R. Bauman, Chair of the firm's Employee Benefits Practice, has been appointed as Senior Editor of Employee Benefits Law, the nation's leading treatise in the employee benefits area.
James R. LaVaute Named To LCC Board of Directors | Employment Law
James R. LaVaute, a Partner in the firm’s Labor Practice, has been appointed by AFL-CIO President Sweeney to the Board of Directors of the AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee.
Blitman & King LLP Expands Its Presence in Western New York | New York Law
Blitman & King LLP announced today its expanded presence in Western New York with the lease of additional Class A office space in the Powers Building—one of Rochester’s most widely recognized commercial structures.