Cohen & Buckmann Achieves Multiple Rankings For Work in Executive Compensation, ERISA and Employment

Accolades! Our lawyers have been recognized as leaders in their fields by multiple peer-reviewed rankings throughout 2023.

Firm NewsSandra CohenOctober 18, 2023

How to Navigate and Negotiate the C Suite Job Offer

Sandra Cohen, Managing Partner and executive compensation attorney, was a featured guest on The Future is Bright Podcast, hosted by Chris Batz. Sandra addresses key questions and offers tips on navigating a C-suite job offer.

Compensation/EmploymentAdor MSeptember 26, 2023

Fiduciary Liability Insurance - Why You Need It and What It Covers -On Demand Webinar

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Sandra CohenSeptember 19, 2023

Private Equity Compliance With ERISA: Fiduciary Duties in Managing ERISA Plan Assets

Sandra CohenSeptember 18, 2023

Cohen & Buckmann Elevates New Partner

Congratulations to attorney Zahava Blumenthal on becoming a partner.

Firm NewsSandra CohenSeptember 11, 2023

The Roth Catch-up Requirement is Delayed, Making Time to Clarify the Rules

In this Op-ed for Bloomberg Tax, Carol Buckmann comments on the implications of this welcome delay in this new requirement applying to high earners.

Qualified Retirement Plan, SECURE 2.0, SECURE ActCarol BuckmannSeptember 5, 2023

NYC Pension Funds Seek Dismissal of ESG Lawsuit

Should courts second guess public pension plan investment decisions? This motion to dismiss points out that participants’ benefits are affected by specific investments.

Fiduciary AdviceJeff MamorskyAugust 28, 2023esg, investment, litigation

Process Prevails in ERISA Excessive Fee Bench Trial

Most ERISA lawsuits don’t get to trial, but a recent decision in a 401(k) fiduciary breach lawsuit shows that fiduciaries who follow prudent processes can win.

Fiduciary Advice, Qualified Retirement PlanJeff MamorskyAugust 23, 2023erisa, litigation, fiduciaryduty

Join Us on 9/7 for an Insights Webinar on Fiduciary Liability Insurance

We invite you to join us on 9/7 for answers to your questions about fiduciary liability insurance.

$13 Million Settlement By USC Shows That ERISA Litigation Continues to Be Costly-Good Governance Helps

Universities have been targeted in excessive fee lawsuits. Many have resulted in costly setlements, but good practices can help.

Fiduciary AdviceJeff MamorskyAugust 10, 2023403(b)plans, ERISA, Litigation

Protecting 401(k) Participants from Cybertheft Should be a Priority-What Sponsors and the Government Can Do

No federal law guarantees restoration of a participant’s account if it is stolen by a cyberthief. ERISA and state law might provide remedies if a participant can establish breach of fiduciary duty or negligence, but plan sponsors and the government can do more to deal with this problem.

Fiduciary Advice, Qualified Retirement PlanCarol BuckmannJuly 16, 2023cybersecurity, erisa

IRS Notice 2023-43 Continues the Expansion of EPCRS

SECURE 2.0 expands the ability of plan sponsors to self-correct inadvertent plan errors without making a formal IRS filing. In Notice 2023-43, the IRS provides guidance to follow until a revised revenue procedure can be issued.

SECURE 2.0, Qualified Retirement PlanTerry MooreJuly 7, 2023EPCRS, secure2.0, selfcorrection

Should Congress Micromanage 401(k) Investments?

Two recently introduced bills would restrict or discourage classes of retirement plan investments. Is this the right policy?

NYC Pension Funds Suit Illustrates the Importance of ERISA

A lawsuit challenging the divestment of fossil fuel investments by three New York City pension plans puts a spotlight on the need to follow good fiduciary processes.

Fiduciary AdviceJeff MamorskyJune 13, 2023publicplans, erisa, esginvestment