Recent Publications

Supreme Court Brief of Amicus Curiae Aetna Inc. in Support of Petitioner
January 2010

Funk & Bolton attorneys recently filed an amicus curiae brief in the Supreme Court of the United States. The brief focuses on whether an action seeking coverage and benefits under a plan covered by the Federal Employees Health Benefits Act (FEHBA) is subject to complete preemption and removable to federal court. The Seventh Circuit determined complete preemption was inapplicable and directed remand to state court. Oral argument is scheduled for March 2010. The collaborative briefing effort was led by Counsel of Record, Bryan D. Bolton, with strong support from Michael P. Cunningham and Scott R. Jamison. A copy of the brief may be found in the firm's brief bank.

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News and Notes

Advocate Features Elissa Levan
January 2010
The Advocate of Westminster & Finksburg recently published an article about Funk & Bolton member Elissa D. Levan beginning her position as attorney for the City of Westminster. Read a copy of the article here or visit the website.

Jennifer S. Lubinski, Karen J. Kruger Join Funk & Bolton
January 2010
Funk & Bolton is pleased to announce that Jennifer S. Lubinski has become a member of the firm and part of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group in the firm's Baltimore office. A frequent author and speaker, Ms. Lubinski is a litigator whose practice concentrates on the defense of professional negligence, insurance coverage, construction, and commercial litigation.
 
The firm also welcomes Karen J. Kruger as a member of the Local Government Practice Group in the Baltimore office. Ms. Kruger concentrates in law enforcement matters, advising chief law enforcement executives in all aspects of managing police agencies. She is also a certified instructor for the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions and a board member of the Legal Officers' Section of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
 
Funk & Bolton is delighted to have these two exceptional lawyers join our practice, and we invite you to join us in welcoming them to the firm.