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Entrepreneurship runs in the family for Sandra Wieder Cohen and her sister, Deb Wieder Singer. Their first lesson in business came during their Iowa childhood, when their father insisted that their family lemonade stand account for the cost of the lemonade, cups and even the use of the family property. Decades later, their business ambitions have grown well beyond the family front yard.
Read MoreCarol Buckmann shares her take on the oral argument in the Intel case currently before the Supreme Court in this article. If the Court decides to define a meaningful benchmark for purposes of challenging an investment’s performance, it could help curb meritless 401(k) plan litigation and reassure plan sponsors who are fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities..
Read MoreThe 2026 Chambers and Partners guide brings the basic rules and the latest global developments together in one place, and the inaugural U.S. pensions articles were written by attorneys from Cohen & Buckmann.
Read MoreThis article examines the issue from both sides: what optionholders should monitor before their options expire and what companies can do to reduce last-minute problems.
Read MoreCohen & Buckmann, P.C. is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits practice with the addition of two new attorneys, Louis Akra and Lauren Watson.
Read MoreAlthough AI is playing an increasing role in running employee benefit plans, plan fiduciaries don’t always understand that AI doesn’t eliminate their ERISA responsibilities for AI-generated work product. This post discusses risks that come with the benefits.
Read MoreFive Cohen & Buckmann attorneys have been named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their work in employee benefits law in New York.
Read MoreLess is not more when drafting SPDs. Leaving out important details can be an expensive mistake as this recent decision shows.
Read MoreCohen & Buckmann has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, which recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
Read MoreCarol discusses the three qualities of an “intelligent fiduciary,” the importance of regular RFPs and service provider monitoring, prohibited transaction rules, Cunningham v. Cornell and emerging risks involving welfare benefit plans and pharmacy benefit arrangements.
Read MoreCarol Buckmann has published The Intelligent Fiduciary: Best Practices for Navigating ERISA’s Fiduciary Responsibilities, a plain-English guide for the people responsible for overseeing employee benefit plans.
Read MorePartner Victoria Zerjav joined Letitia Silas on Conn Maciel Carey’s Terms & Conditions podcast to discuss how employee benefits issues are evaluated when companies are bought, sold or combined.
Read MoreCohen & Buckmann P.C. has promoted Austin Light and Sherrone Torres to counsel, recognizing their contributions to the firm’s executive compensation, employee benefits and employment law practices.
Read MoreCohen & Buckmann has again been recognized in The Legal 500 United States guide, earning a Band 4 ranking for Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation and Retirement Plans: Design.
Read MoreCohen & Buckmann has again earned Chambers and Partners rankings, with the firm and three of its attorneys highlighted in the 2026 USA guide for their work in employee benefits and executive compensation.
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