New ERISA Disability Claim Regulations – Part 2by Andrew Whiteman
New ERISA Disability Claim Regulations – Part 2 On April 1, 2018, a new disability claim regulation came into effect. The regulation was promulgated by the United States Department of Labor (referred to herein as “DOL”) under the authority of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) and
read more…New ERISA Disability Claim Regulations – Part 1by Andrew Whiteman
New ERISA Disability Claim Regulations – Part 1 On December 19, 2016, the United States Department of Labor (referred to herein as “DOL”) revised the claims procedures for employee benefit plans that provide disability benefits under the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). The DOL’s new regulation strengthened the
read more…Support North Carolina Legislation to Close the Medicaid Coverage Gapby Andrew Whiteman
Support North Carolina legislation to close the Medicaid gap. Yesterday, on the first day of the 2019 session, North Carolina legislators introduced Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 5, which would raise the eligibility ceiling for citizens to qualify for Medicaid. The Bills would provide Medicaid coverage to those who
read more…Andrew Whiteman named to Professionalism Committeeby Andrew Whiteman
Attorney Andrew Whiteman was honored to be appointed to the Professionalism Committee of the Wake County Bar Association and the Tenth Judicial District Bar. The Committee promotes professionalism within the local bar and recognizes attorneys who embody the best values of the legal profession. Click here for more information about
read more…U.S. Supreme Court to Hear North Carolina Partisan Gerrymandering Caseby Andrew Whiteman
The United States Supreme Court will again take up unresolved constitutional questions about partisan gerrymandering in North Carolina and Maryland. The Court agreed to consider rulings from two lower court cases that found that congressional maps in those states violated the rights of voters. Partisan gerrymandering is an abomination. Hopefully,
read more…Securities arbitration – Should you hire an attorney?by Andrew Whiteman
Here is a well-written article, co-authored by FINRA and PIABA, about why investors who are considering securities arbitration should hire an attorney. Securities Arbitration – Should You Hire an Attorney? ***** The lawyers at Whiteman Law Firm have been representing investors in securities claims for over 30 years. We represent
read more…FINRA will Seek to Ban Compensated Non-Attorney Representatives from Arbitrationsby Andrew Whiteman
Whiteman Law Firm supports action by FINRA to ban compensated non-attorney representatives (“NARs”) from representing parties in securities arbitrations. FINRA’s Board of Governors met on December 12 and 13 for its fourth quarter meeting. The Board approved filing with the SEC proposed amendments to the codes of arbitration and mediation
read more…A Third of FINRA Arbitration Awards Go Unpaidby Andrew Whiteman
A third of FINRA arbitration awards are unpaid. Richard W. Berry, FINRA Executive Vice President of Dispute Resolution, recently provided a statement to the SEC Investment Advisory Committee on customer recovery in FINRA arbitration cases. According to Mr. Berry, “about a third” of cases in which FINRA arbitrators award damages
read more…It’s time to have a serious conversation with your financial advisor.by Andrew Whiteman
The bull market that began in mid-2009 may be over. According to a Bloomberg article posted earlier today, the stock markets closed at a 14-month low as a result of continued uncertainty over economic conditions, possible interest rate increases, and international trade policy. The S&P 500 is down nearly 5% this
read more…Andrew Whiteman participates in public meeting on GenX contamination of Cape Fear Riverby Andrew Whiteman
On December 4, 2018, Andrew Whiteman participated in a public meeting held at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, North Carolina. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the status of the latest scientific research into the toxicity of chemicals found in in the Cape Fear River, the recent
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