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Utah v. Walsh, No. 2:23-CV-016-Z, 2023 WL 6205926 (N.D. Tex. Sep. 21, 2023) (Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk)

In right-leaning circles, ESG has become a three-letter buzzword. ESG, which stands for environmental, social, and governance issues, aims to permit investing in companies which consider factors like climate change, equity, and social impact. These days

K.D. v. Anthem Blue Cross, No. 2:21-cv-343-DAK-CMR, 2023 WL 6147729 (D. Utah Sep. 20, 2023) (Judge Dale A. Kimball)

Despite Congress’ clear and repeated attempts to eliminate disparities in the treatment of mental health and addiction claims when compared to other kinds of claims for medical benefits, ERISA plaintiffs have had only rare success