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The Supreme Court doesn’t issue a lot of ERISA opinions, but when it does, the pension community pays attention. In its recent decision in Cunningham v. Cornell University, the Court made it easier to sue all plans using third party service providers.
Read MoreIn Fond Memory of Jeffrey D. Mamorsky.
Read MoreLawdragon has selected the firm’s co-founder and managing partner Sandra Cohen to its 2025 Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know guide.
Read MoreWelcome to our new executive compensation attorney, Austin Light.
Read MoreEmployee plan data breaches may lead to claims under multiple laws in addition to ERISA and even to punitive damage claims. Following a good cybersecurity policy is your best defense.
Read MoreCarol Buckmann has been selected to Law360’s 2025 Benefits Editorial Advisory Board for the second consecutive year. In this role, she will provide guidance on key trends, regulatory developments and pressing issues shaping ERISA and employee benefits law.
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Late deposit of employee contributions is a common ERISA violation that may involve small dollar amounts. The Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP), is being expanded to allow self-correction of late contributions without a formal filing, but there are important conditions to know about. Terry Moore discusses them in this post.
Read MoreWill common sense prevail? The Supreme Court will be issuing an opinion on what plaintiffs must plead in their complaints in order to claim that plan service arrangements are prohibited transactions. A decision for defendants could rein in fishing expeditions.
Read MoreJeff Mamorsky provides insights into the recent American Airlines decision on ESG investing from the perspective of his role in the drafting of ERISA.
Read MorePrivate equity in 401(k) plans presents valuation, liquidity, and fee challenges, requiring careful evaluation, says expert Carol Buckmann.
Read MoreA written cybersecurity policy sets out the framework for fulfilling ERISA fiduciary responsibilities.
Read MoreHere’s a list of changes we’d like to see in 2025.
Read MoreThe SEC has taken enforcement actions against employers for language in their employment agreements that did not provide whistleblower protections. GQG Partners, a Florida based investment adviser was fined $500,000.
Read MoreCohen & Buckmann P.C. Co-Founder and Managing Partner Sandra Cohen has been named to the Top 50: 2024 Women New York-Metro Super Lawyers list.
Read MoreRMDs generally were established to ensure that individuals begin withdrawing funds from their retirement plans, like 401(k)s, and IRAs, at a specific age. This policy helps the government collect taxes on these savings, which were initially tax-deferred. With people living longer, the age for RMDs was recently pushed back, giving your savings more time to grow before you dip in.
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