Strafford
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Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Reps, Warranties, and Indemnification Clauses in M&A Deals

Strafford

Oct. 29, 2024
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New HIPAA Privacy Rules and Key Issues for Group Health Plans: Challenges for Plan Sponsors and Administrators

Strafford

Nov. 4, 2024
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DOL Investigations of Employee Benefit Plans: Responding to Enforcement Actions, Audits, and Settlements

Strafford

Nov. 12, 2024
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Final Mental Health Parity Regulations: Revised Standards, Plan Fiduciary Certification, Comparative Analyses, and More

Strafford

Nov. 19, 2024
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New Mental Health Parity Final Rule: NQTL Requirements, Insurer and Plan Sponsor Impact, Compliance Timeline

Strafford

Nov. 20, 2024
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ERISA Benefit Plan Investment Management Agreements: Selecting 3(38) Investment Managers, Structuring the IMA

Strafford

Dec. 3, 2024
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Double-Trigger RSUs and Stock Options in Private Companies: Key Tax and Other Considerations when Designing and Implementing Award Programs, Strategies to Consider for Expiring Awards, and More

Strafford

Dec. 12, 2024
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New HHS Final Rule Strengthening Reproductive Healthcare Privacy: HIPAA Updates, Possible State Law Conflicts

Strafford

Oct. 8, 2024
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Fiduciary Compliance in ESOP Transactions: Recent Settlement Agreements and Guidance on Avoiding Litigation

Strafford

Oct. 3, 2024
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Final ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Rules: New Requirements for Group Health Plans, Healthcare Providers, and TPAs

Strafford

Oct. 1, 2024
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Mastering IRC 457(f): Guidance for ERISA Counsel in Structuring Deferred Compensation Plans for Nonprofit Entities

Strafford

Sept. 25, 2024
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SCOTUS Ruling in Loper Bright v. Raimondo: Impact on ERISA, Employee Benefits, and Executive Compensation

Strafford

Sept. 17, 2024
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IRS Pre-Examination Retirement Plan Compliance Program: Correcting Errors, IRC Rules, Key Issues for Plan Sponsors

Strafford

Sept. 10, 2024
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ERISA Plan Investment Committee Governance: Avoiding Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims

Strafford

Sept. 5, 2024
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ERISA Service Provider Agreements: Negotiating, Drafting, and Monitoring Contracts for Benefit Plans

Strafford

Aug. 29, 2024
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SECURE 2.0 and Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Accounts: New DOL and IRS Guidance, Fees, Limitations, Reporting

Strafford

Aug. 27, 2024
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ERISA Revenue Sharing Arrangements: Addressing Possible Plan Assets Status, Pursuing Due Diligence

Strafford

Aug. 20, 2024
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2024 Health and Welfare Plan Challenges for Plan Sponsors, Administrators, and Counsel

Strafford

Aug. 13, 2024
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Employee Severance Agreements and Section 409A Deferred Compensation: Withstanding Heightened IRS Scrutiny

Strafford

Aug. 2, 2024
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FTC Final Rule Banning Noncompete Provisions: Impact on Deferred Compensation Plans

Strafford

July 30, 2024
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The New DOL Fiduciary Rule: Key Provisions and Challenges for Counsel, Advisers, and their Clients

Strafford

June 26, 2024
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Conducting Effective Service Provider RFPs for ERISA Retirement and Health Plans

Strafford

June 11, 2024
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401(k) Plan Nondiscrimination Testing and Compliance: Guidance for Employee Benefits Counsel and Plan Sponsors

Strafford

June 6, 2024
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DOL Final Amendment to the QPAM Exemption: Key Provisions and Challenges for Sponsors and Asset Managers

Strafford

June 4, 2024
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Gender-Affirming Care and Group Health Plans: Insured vs. Self-Funded Plans, Applicable Federal Laws, State Law Issues

Strafford

May 7, 2024
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Controlled Group Liability and Successor Employer Rules: ERISA and IRC Provisions, Limiting Claims, Seller Liability

Strafford

Apr. 30, 2024
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Drafting Data and Cybersecurity Provisions in Third-Party Vendor Agreements: Limits to Liability, Indemnification

Strafford

Apr. 25, 2024
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403(b) and 457(b) Plan Compliance Challenges: SECURE 2.0, Requirements, Limits, Plan Design and Administration

Strafford

Apr. 16, 2024
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ERISA Fiduciary Duty Litigation: Recent Developments and Court Rulings, Strategies for Counsel

Strafford

Apr. 9, 2024
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DOL Final Rule for Worker Classification: Impact on Retirement Plan Participation and Healthcare Coverage

Strafford

Mar. 26, 2024
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401(k) Retirement Benefit Plan Litigation: Recent Cases and Issues for Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries

Strafford

Mar. 20, 2024
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Employment and Benefit Plan Issues in M&A: Due Diligence Checklist, Transaction Strategies, Risk Mitigation

Strafford

Mar. 20, 2024
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Structuring Employee Severance/Separation Arrangements: Revisiting Section 409A and Its Impact on Deferred Compensation

Strafford

Mar. 14, 2024
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Defending Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Claims

Strafford

Mar. 12, 2024
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ERISA Preemption and Employee Benefit Claims: Recent Court Decisions, Causes of Action, Plan Administration

Strafford

Feb. 28, 2024
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ERISA Arbitration and Class Action Waivers: Drafting Arbitration Provisions, Minimizing Risks and Class Actions

Strafford

Feb. 20, 2024
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IRS Correction Rules for Retirement Plans: Plan Administration, Remediation of Noncompliance

Strafford

Feb. 13, 2024
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New IRS Regs on 401(k) Eligibility for Long-Term Part-Time Employees: Key Issues and Next-Steps for Plan Sponsors

Strafford

Feb. 6, 2024
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New DOL Fiduciary Rule: Key Provisions of the New Regulations and Challenges for Counsel, Plan Sponsors, and Service Providers

Strafford

Jan. 24, 2024
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Compliance Issues for Employer Health and Welfare Plans: Fees, Services, Plan Contracts, Reporting, Audits

Strafford

Jan. 4, 2024
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ERISA Group Health Plan Fees and Expenses: New Challenges

Strafford

Dec. 14, 2023
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Aftermath of Dobbs: Key Issues for Employee Benefit Plans, Plan Sponsors, and Administrators

Strafford

Dec. 5, 2023
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ESOP Litigation: Recent Cases, Legal Theories, Prohibited Transactions, Disputes Involving Service Providers

Strafford

Nov. 29, 2023
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SECURE 2.0 Plan Sponsor Year-End Compliance: Plan Amendments, Operational Compliance, Contributions, Distributions

Strafford

Nov. 15, 2023
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Cybersecurity and ERISA Retirement Plans: Risks and Best Practices for Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries

Strafford

Oct. 25, 2023
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ESOP Transactions and Compliance Issues: Structuring Options, SECURE 2.0, IRS Expanded Focus, Fiduciary Liability

Strafford

Oct. 18, 2023
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401(k) Plan Issues in Stock Purchase M&A Transactions: Plan Termination, Plan Merger, and Other Alternatives

Strafford

Oct. 17, 2023
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401(k) Plan Challenges for Small Businesses: ERISA Compliance, Impact of SECURE 2.0, Fiduciary Obligations, and More

Strafford

Oct. 12, 2023
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Private Equity Compliance With ERISA: Fiduciary Duties in Managing ERISA Plan Assets

Strafford

Oct. 5, 2023
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Retirement Plan Distributions Under SECURE 2.0: New Penalty-Free Options, Hardship Distributions, Documentation

Strafford

Sept. 28, 2023
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Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Freezing, Trimming, or Terminating DB Plans and Other Options for Plan Sponsors

Strafford

Sept. 26, 2023
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Executive Compensation Current Issues: PvP Disclosures, Retention-Based Compensation, Clawbacks, Equity, and More

Strafford

Sept. 20, 2023
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Mental Health Parity Rules and Requirements for Plan Sponsors and Administrators

Strafford

Sept. 14, 2023
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409A Guidance on Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans: Compliance Strategies

Strafford

Sept. 13, 2023
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Incorporating Restricted Stock Units in Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plans

Strafford

Aug. 23, 2023
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Correcting Retirement Plan Compliance Issues under SECURE 2.0

Strafford

Aug. 16, 2023
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Developments in Retirement Plan Investment and Excessive Fee Litigation: A View From the Trenches

Strafford

Aug. 2, 2023
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ERISA Long-Term Disability Claims: Appeal Strategies, Rights and Protections, Best Practices for Counsel

Strafford

June 14, 2023
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New IRS Guidance for the Taxation of NFTs: Applicable Tax Rules, NFT Transactions, Issues for Attorneys and Taxpayers

Strafford

May 31, 2023
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Multiemployer Pension Plan Withdrawal: An In-Depth Examination

Strafford

May 2, 2023
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2023 DOL Fiduciary Rule Developments: Recent Cases, Five-Part Test, Rollover Advice, Next Steps for Advisers

Strafford

Apr. 19, 2023
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Employee Benefit Issues When Making Workforce Reductions: Section 409A, 401(k) Plans, Health and Welfare Plans

Strafford

Apr. 18, 2023
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Preparing for the End of the Public Health Emergency: Stark, HIPAA, Medicare, and Other Regulatory Compliance

Strafford

Apr. 18, 2023
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2023 ERISA Litigation Update: DOL ESG Rule Lawsuit, Fiduciary Duty Claims, Third-Party Administrator Liability

Strafford

Apr. 5, 2023
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Avoiding Nonqualified Plan Traps: Key Considerations for ERISA Counsel and Employers

Strafford

Mar. 23, 2023
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SECURE Act 2.0: Key Provisions and Compliance Considerations for Plan Sponsors

Strafford

Mar. 8, 2023
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Executive Compensation and the New SEC Dodd-Frank Clawback Rules: Key Provisions, Consequences of Noncompliance

Strafford

Mar. 1, 2023
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Tracking Health Information Using Online Technologies: New OCR Guidance, HIPAA Obligations for Regulated Entities

Strafford

Mar. 1, 2023
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Mental Health Parity Rules and Requirements for Plan Sponsors and Administrators

Strafford

Feb. 28, 2023
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DOL Final Regs on ESG Investments and Proxy-Related Rules: Key Issues for ERISA Counsel, Plan Sponsors, Administrators

Strafford

Feb. 8, 2023
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ERISA Successor and Affiliate Liability in Asset Sales and Distressed Benefit Plans

Strafford

Feb. 1, 2023
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Double-Trigger RSUs and Stock Options in Private Companies: Key Provisions, Tax Implications, Risks, and More

Strafford

Dec. 15, 2022
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ERISA Fiduciary Rules for Health and Welfare Plans: Compliance Requirements and Litigation Risks for Plan Sponsors

Strafford

Dec. 14, 2022
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No Surprises Act Guidance for Health Plans: Final Rules, IDR Process, Qualifying Payment Amounts, Disclosures

Strafford

Nov. 2, 2022
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Mastering IRC 457(f): Guidance for ERISA Counsel in Structuring Deferred Compensation Plans for Nonprofit Entities

Strafford

Oct. 19, 2022
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Fiduciary Compliance in ESOP Transactions: Recent DOL Settlement Agreements and Best Practices for Counsel

Strafford

Oct. 6, 2022
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Overpayment Recoveries by Health Insurers: Bringing and Defending Claims, Evaluating Merits, Scope of Recovery

Strafford

Oct. 6, 2022
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Managing Missing Plan Participants: Avoiding the Pitfalls of RMDs for 401(k), 403(b), and Other Qualified Plans

Strafford

Oct. 4, 2022
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401(k) and 403(b) Plan Litigation: Recent Cases, Investment Offerings, Issues for Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries

Strafford

Sept. 29, 2022
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Establishing Tax-Qualified Retirement Plans: Complicated Rules and Challenges for Employers and Plan Participants

Strafford

Sept. 28, 2022
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Defending ERISA Class Actions Amid an Evolving Litigation Landscape: Best Practices for Counsel and Fiduciaries

Strafford

Aug. 24, 2022
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DOL and IRS Health and Welfare Plan Audits: Latest Examination Initiatives, Key Legal Provisions, Avoiding Triggers

Strafford

July 27, 2022
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Self-Directed IRAs and Unusual Investments: Prohibited Transactions, RMDs, Valuation Issues, and Correcting Errors

Strafford

July 21, 2022
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Qualified Plan Errors: Identification and Correction, Recent IRS and DOL Guidance, Avoiding Audits, Correction Methods

Strafford

July 6, 2022
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Navigating ACA Coverage and Reporting Requirements: Avoiding IRS Audits and Penalties, Best Practices

Strafford

June 15, 2022
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New DOL Guidance for 401(k) Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries: Cryptocurrency and Other Digital Asset Investments

Strafford

May 25, 2022
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Collective Investment Trusts and 401(k) Plan Investments: Guidance for Fiduciaries and Employee Benefits Counsel

Strafford

May 11, 2022
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Price Transparency Rules for Health Plans: Key Issues for Plan Sponsors, Service Providers, and Insurers

Strafford

May 4, 2022
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ERISA Litigation and Employee Stock Ownership Plans: The Evolving Landscape of Claims Against Fiduciaries & Non-Fiduciaries

Strafford

Apr. 27, 2022
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ERISA Fiduciary Standards and Compliance Challenges for Plan Sponsors and Administrators

Strafford

Mar. 16, 2022
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Controlled Group and Affiliated Services Group Rules for Retirement Plans

Strafford

Feb. 23, 2022
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ERISA Counsel and Attorney-Client Privilege: What You Don't Know About the Fiduciary Exception Could Hurt You

Strafford

Feb. 16, 2022
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HSAs, FSA, HRAs, and Voluntary Insurance Programs: ERISA vs. Non-ERISA Compliance

Strafford

Jan. 19, 2022
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Retirement Plan Investments: Plan Asset Hedge Fund; PE Fund Investing, 401k and IRA; ESG and Plan Voting Regulations

Strafford

Jan. 12, 2022
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Structuring Employee Severance/Separation Arrangements: Revisiting Section 409A and Its Impact on Deferred Compensation

Strafford

Dec. 8, 2021
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Employer-Sponsored Health Plan Federal Regulation: ACA, COBRA, ADA, GINA, CAA, MHPAEA, Reporting Requirements

Strafford

Nov. 23, 2021
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ERISA Remedies: Key Enforcement Provisions and Scope of Equitable Relief for Benefit Claims

Strafford

Nov. 17, 2021
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Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Reps, Warranties, and Indemnification Clauses in M&A Deals

Strafford

Nov. 3, 2021
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New PBGC Interim Final Rule: Special Financial Assistance, Withdrawal Liability Rules, Contribution Obligations

Strafford

Sept. 14, 2021
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DOL Fiduciary Rule Compliance: IRAs, Rollovers, Investments, Issues for Advisers, Plan Sponsors, and Administrators

Strafford

Aug. 18, 2021
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2021 ERISA Litigation: Recent Cases, Assessing Fiduciary Risks, Strategies for Counsel

Strafford

July 21, 2021
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and Employee Benefit Plans: Next Steps for Plan Sponsors and Administrators

Strafford

May 26, 2021
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Final Section 4960 Executive Compensation Excise Tax Regulations: Significant Changes for Tax-Exempt Organizations

Strafford

May 13, 2021
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ERISA Class Action Waiver and Arbitration Provisions: Recent Court Rulings, Plan Amendments, Employment Agreements

Strafford

Apr. 29, 2021
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DOL Final Regulations on Shareholder Rights in ERISA Plans: New Mandates for Plan Sponsors and Asset Managers

Strafford

Mar. 10, 2021
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Pooled Employer Plans: New DOL Final Rules, Pooled Plan Providers, Fiduciary Liability, Administration, Reporting

Strafford

Feb. 10, 2021
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DOL Final ERISA Regulations for Private Equity Investments: New Prudence Rules, Pecuniary Factors, Exceptions, and More

Strafford

Jan. 21, 2021
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Standing in ERISA Fiduciary Litigation for Plan Administrators

Strafford

Dec. 21, 2020
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Liability Insurance for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Minimizing Financial Risks During the Pandemic and Economic Downturn

Strafford

Dec. 2, 2020
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IRC 83(i) Election for Qualified Equity Grants: Deferral Opportunities for Stock Options and RSUs

Strafford

Nov. 19, 2020
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Structuring Student Loan Repayment Benefit Programs: IRS Guidance, Applicable Rules, Key Planning Considerations

Strafford

Nov. 5, 2020
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Evolving Standards for Investment Advice Fiduciaries: The New (Old) DOL Fiduciary Rule, Proposed Class Exemption and Regulation Best Interest

Strafford

Oct. 28, 2020
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Executive Compensation for Tax Exempt Organizations: New 4960 Regs, Covered Employees, Donated Services, Aggregation

Strafford

Sept. 30, 2020
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A Challenge to Actuarial Assumptions in Defined Benefit Plans: Latest Developments in the Legal Landscape

Strafford

Sept. 23, 2020
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Retirement Plan Distributions Under the CARES Act: New IRS Guidance and State Law Considerations

Strafford

Sept. 9, 2020
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New IRS Rules for Section 125 Cafeteria Plans: Key Plan Amendments, Timing of Elections, Claims, HDHP Relief

Strafford

Aug. 25, 2020
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Recent Surge in 401(k) ERISA Class Actions: What's at Issue and How Is It Potentially Impacted by Recent Supreme Court Decision in Intel v. Sulyma and Thole v. U.S. Bank N.A.

Strafford

Aug. 19, 2020
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New DOL Electronic Disclosure Rules for ERISA-Covered Retirement Plans: Critical Next Steps and Legal Ramifications

Strafford

Aug. 12, 2020
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Furloughs and Layoffs: Pension and Health Plan Issues and Other Critical Legal Implications

Strafford

July 30, 2020
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New DOL and IRS Regulations for Employee Benefits Plans, Participants, and Beneficiaries

Strafford

July 29, 2020
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ERISA Breach of Fiduciary Duty Class Actions: Avoiding and Defending Claims Against Companies and Fiduciaries

Strafford

July 22, 2020
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CARES Act: Employee Benefits Provisions, DOL Guidance, Relief for Sponsors of Certain Plans and Pensions

Strafford

June 17, 2020
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Structuring Management Carve-Out Plans for Privately Held Corporations: Mechanics, Tax Obstacles and Optimization

Strafford

June 3, 2020
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COVID-19 and Employee Benefits: New Relief Act, Vendor Performance, HIPAA Issues, Paid Leave, 401(k) Considerations

Strafford

May 21, 2020
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Health and Welfare Plan Administrative Services Agreements: Negotiating, Drafting, and Monitoring Agreements

Strafford

May 13, 2020
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Healthcare Reform Compliance for Employee Benefits: Required Plan Changes, Limiting Exposure, Transparency Rules

Strafford

Apr. 22, 2020
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SECURE Act and Retirement Plan Administration: ERISA Compliance Issues for Plan Sponsors and Employers

Strafford

Mar. 25, 2020
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Administering Benefit Claims: Avoiding Mishaps and Litigation, Compliance Challenges for ERISA Counsel

Strafford

Feb. 5, 2020
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New Individual Coverage and Excepted Benefit HRAs: DOL Guidance and Compliance Challenges for Employers

Strafford

Jan. 29, 2020
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Employee Releases in ERISA Disputes: Minimizing Claims With Effective Release Provisions

Strafford

Jan. 15, 2020
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Terminated Employee and Retiree Rights Under ERISA: Reducing Benefits, Partial Plan Termination, Severance Packages

Strafford

Dec. 17, 2019
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New IRS Final Regulations for Hardship Distributions Under 401(k) and 403(b) Plans

Strafford

Dec. 12, 2019
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Unauthorized Workers in Retirement Plans: Key Considerations for Plan Sponsors and ERISA Counsel

Strafford

Dec. 5, 2019
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New DOL Final Regulations on Multiple Employer Plans: Determining Which Employers Can Sponsor MEPs Under ERISA

Strafford

Nov. 12, 2019
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