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Retirement plan rules trump divorce decree

Posted Friday, February 20th, 2009 by Rebecca Davis

The Supreme Court recently ruled that a retirement plan could follow its own rules even if they were inconsistent with the terms of a divorce decree. The decision is an important one, not just because of the legal precedent that it sets, but also because it serves as an important warning to anyone who has a retirement savings plan. (more…)

MetLife and Benefit Denials: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Posted Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 by Norman Stein

Last month, the United States Supreme Court addressed the issue of how courts should review a benefit plan’s denial of an application for benefits. The results were mixed for workers and retirees. (more…)