Robert J. McKennon Recognized as 2012 "Super Lawyer"

Posted by Reid Winthrop on January 27, 2012

Super lawyersMcKennon Law Group PC is proud to announce that its founding partner Robert J. McKennon has been recognized as one of Southern California’s "Super Lawyers" and he will appear in the upcoming 2012 edition of Southern California Super Lawyers magazine, as well as the upcoming edition of Orange Coast Magazine.

Each year, Super Lawyers magazine, which is published in all 50 states and reaches more than 13 million readers, names attorneys in each state who attain a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The Super Lawyer designation is given to less than 5% of  lawyers nationally after being nominated and voted on by their peers. 

Insurance Commissioner Jones Highlights 2011 Important Achievements

Posted by Robert McKennon on January 27, 2012

Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones marked his first full year in office this week by looking back on the California Department of Insurance’s (CDI) major accomplishments during 2011.  Some of these achievements were very important for insurance consumers.  Here’s what his press release said:

“A little over a year ago, I took my oath as Insurance Commissioner and pledged to make my Administration one of action,” Commissioner Jones said. “I can confidently and proudly say that the Department has fully lived up to that pledge. We have achieved a number of critical successes on behalf of California’s consumers consistent with our vision to be the most effective consumer protection agency in the nation.”

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In an ERISA Case, What Actions Will Reduce the Level of Discretion Afforded the Claims Administrator/Insurer?

Posted by Scott Calvert on January 24, 2012

This article continues our series of articles answering basic questions about insurance law and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (commonly referred to as “ERISA”).  This one addresses:  In a lawsuit governed by ERISA, what actions taken by the claims administrator (usually an insurance company such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield or CIGNA) will reduce the level of discretion the court gives the insurance company’s decision when reviewing the decision for an abuse of discretion?

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