Strafford
Webcasts and Conferences

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Executive Compensation Planning for Pre-IPO Companies: Considerations for Employee Benefits and Corporate Counsel

Strafford

Jan. 26, 2022
Webcast

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Controlled Group and Successor Liability for Underfunded Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities in Asset Sales: Best Practices for ERISA Counsel

Strafford

Feb. 9, 2022
Webcast

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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
Webcast

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Controlled Group and Affiliated Services Group Rules for Retirement Plans

Strafford

Feb. 23, 2022
Webcast

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Developments in Retirement Plan Investment and Excessive Fee Litigation: A View From the Trenches

Strafford

Mar. 2, 2022
Webcast

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Structuring Deferred Compensation: Plan Options and Key Considerations for Employee Benefits Counsel

Strafford

Mar. 9, 2022
Webcast

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ERISA Fiduciary Standards and Compliance Challenges for Plan Sponsors and Administrators

Strafford

Mar. 16, 2022
Webcast

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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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New Mental Health Parity Rules and Requirements for Plan Sponsors and Administrators

Strafford

Jan. 5, 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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DOL Investigations of Employee Benefit Plans: Responding to Enforcement Actions, Audits, and Settlements

Strafford

Nov. 10, 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 Federal Surprise Billing Rules Compliance: Navigating the Complex and Far-Reaching Legislation

Strafford

Oct. 14, 2021

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New IRS Correction Rules for Retirement Plans: Plan Administration, Remediation of Noncompliance

Strafford

Oct. 13, 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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409A Guidance on Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans: Compliance Strategies

Strafford

Sept. 1, 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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Terminating 403(b) Plans: IRS Rules, Fiduciary Liability, Distribution of Assets, Required Notices to Participants

Strafford

June 23, 2021

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

Strafford

June 10, 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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Employee Severance Agreements and Section 409A Deferred Compensation: Withstanding Heightened IRS Scrutiny

Strafford

May 5, 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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401(k) and 403(b) Plan Litigation: Recent Cases, Investment Offerings, Issues for Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries

Strafford

Apr. 21, 2021

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ERISA Covered Health and Welfare Plan Administration: Compliance, Fiduciary Liability, DOL Enforcement Actions

Strafford

Apr. 14, 2021

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ERISA Litigation and Employee Stock Ownership Plans: The Evolving Landscape of Claims Against Fiduciaries

Strafford

Apr. 7, 2021

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Incorporating Restricted Stock Units in Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plans

Strafford

Mar. 17, 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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Structuring Deferred Compensation: Plan Options and Key Considerations for Employee Benefits Counsel

Strafford

Mar. 3, 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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New Price Transparency Rules for Health Plans: Key Issues for Plan Sponsors, Service Providers, and Insurers

Strafford

Feb. 3, 2021

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Out-of-Network ERISA Claims: Identifying Provisions Subject to Provider Challenge

Strafford

Jan. 27, 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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Cybersecurity and ERISA Benefit Plans: Risks and Best Practices for Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries

Strafford

Jan. 13, 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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Managing Missing Plan Participants: Avoiding the Pitfalls of RMDs for 401(k), 403(b), and Other Qualified Plans

Strafford

Oct. 7, 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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Private Equity Compliance With ERISA: Fiduciary Duties in Managing ERISA Plan Assets

Strafford

Sept. 16, 2020

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

Strafford

Sept. 16, 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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Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Reps, Warranties, and Indemnification Clauses in M&A Deals

Strafford

Sept. 2, 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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ERISA Wrongful Denial of Benefits Claims: Key Defenses, Procedural Prerequisites, Litigation Issues

Strafford

Aug. 5, 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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Executive Compensation Tax Issues in M&A: IRS Rules for Stock Options, Deferred and Equity Comp, Golden Parachutes

Strafford

July 8, 2020

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

Strafford

June 24, 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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ERISA Plan Investment Committee Governance: Avoiding Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims

Strafford

June 10, 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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ERISA Benefit Plan Investment Management Agreements: Selecting 3(38) Investment Managers, Structuring the IMA

Strafford

Apr. 15, 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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Multiemployer Pension Plan Withdrawal: An In-Depth Examination

Strafford

Mar. 18, 2020

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Controlled Group Liability and Successor Employer Rules After PBGC v. Findlay Industries Inc.

Strafford

Mar. 4, 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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ERISA Fiduciary Rules for Health and Welfare Plans: Compliance Requirements and Litigation Risks for Plan Sponsors

Strafford

Dec. 19, 2019

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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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Mastering IRC 457(f): Guidance for ERISA Counsel in Structuring Deferred Compensation Plans for Nonprofit Entities

Strafford

Oct. 29, 2019

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Retirement Plan Audits: Recognizing Plan Errors, Remedying Noncompliance, New IRS and DOL Audit Initiatives

Strafford

Oct. 1, 2019

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Association Health Plans: Recent Developments, Key Issues, and Best Practices for ERISA Counsel

Strafford

Sept. 24, 2019

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New Final Regulations on HRAs: Key Considerations and Guidance for Employee Benefits Counsel

Strafford

Sept. 10, 2019

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403(b) and 457(b) Plan Compliance Challenges: Avoiding Pitfalls in Plan Design and Administration

Strafford

Aug. 27, 2019

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Executive Compensation for Tax-Exempt Organizations: New 4960 Rules and IRS Notice 2019-09 Guidance

Strafford

Aug. 20, 2019

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ERISA Benefit Plan Wraps and SPDs: Structuring and Amending Compliant Plan Documents and Notices

Strafford

Aug. 13, 2019

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Avoiding Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan Compliance Traps: Effective Administration, Contribution and Vesting Requirements

Strafford

Aug. 4, 2019

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Benefit Plans in M&A: Transitioning Pension, Savings and Welfare Plans

Strafford

July 16, 2019

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Self-Correcting Qualified Retirement and 403(b) Plan Mistakes: New IRS Procedures and Guidance for Plan Sponsors

Strafford

July 9, 2019

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State Law Preemption Under ERISA: Recent Court Decisions, Causes of Action, Impact on Retirement and Health PlanAdministration

Strafford

June 25, 2019

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ERISA Retirement Plans: Mitigating Liability Risks for Hedge and Private Equity Fund Alternative Investments

Strafford

June 20, 2019

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Fiduciary Compliance in ESOP Transactions: Recent DOL Settlement Agreements and Best Practices for Counsel

Strafford

June 4, 2019

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Cross-Plan Offsetting and ERISA Compliance: Avoiding Participant Claims, Ramifications of Recent Court Decisions

Strafford

May 30, 2019

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ERISA Litigation Prevention and Defense: RFPs, Record Keeping, Revenue Sharing, Defending Against Class Actions

Strafford

May 22, 2019

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Avoiding Fringe Benefit Pitfalls: Tax Traps, De Minimis Rules, Correction Procedures, Fiduciary Risks

Strafford

Apr. 3, 2019

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DOL Disability Claims Regulations: Effects on Employee Benefits Plans

Strafford

Mar. 26, 2019

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Anti-Kickback Safe Harbor Provisions: HHS and OIG Changes to Regulate and Restrict Remuneration

Strafford

Mar. 19, 2019

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HIPAA Compliance During Litigation and Discovery

Strafford

Mar. 6, 2019

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Benefits and Compensation Pitfalls for Closely Held Businesses: Health Insurance, 401(k) Plans and More

Strafford

Jan. 22, 2019

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Compensation Tax Issues in M&A: How IRS Rules Affecting Compensation Arrangements Can Impact Your Transaction

Strafford

Jan. 8, 2019

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ERISA Class Actions After Epic Systems: Challenges and Potential Opportunities for Plan Sponsors

Strafford

Dec. 4, 2018

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Spousal Rights Under ERISA Plans: Avoiding Loss of Benefits After Divorce, Ensuring Regulatory Compliance

Strafford

Nov. 15, 2018

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Executive Compensation Limitations: New IRS Section 162(m) Guidance and Key Planning Tips

Strafford

Nov. 13, 2018

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ERISA Compliance in Direct Contracting for Healthcare: Challenges for Employers and Providers

Strafford

Oct. 23, 2018

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ERISA Service Provider Agreements for Retirement Plans: Negotiating, Drafting and Monitoring Agreements

Strafford

Oct. 9, 2018

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Structuring Options for ESOP Transactions: Advanced Techniques for ERISA Counsel and Plan Sponsors

Strafford

Sept. 25, 2018

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Reporting and Disclosure Under ERISA: Management Tools for Administrators of Employee Benefit Plans

Strafford

Aug. 14, 2018

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Fiduciary Loan Regulations for 401(k) Plans: Best Practices for Plan Sponsors

Strafford

Aug. 7, 2018

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ERISA Compliance: Implementing Effective Claims Procedures Under Section 503 and DOL Regulations

Strafford

June 27, 2018

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Severance Plans and ERISA Compliance: Limiting Liability in Design and Implementation of Severance Arrangements

Strafford

June 12, 2018

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Fiduciary Litigation for Defined Contribution Plan Administrators: Risks and Challenges

Strafford

June 5, 2018

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ERISA Compliance and Monitoring 401(k) Investments: Safe Harbor Rules and Appointing Advisers

Strafford

Apr. 3, 2018

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Structuring Equity Compensation for Partnerships and LLCs; the New Tax Reform Law Considerations

Strafford

Jan. 30, 2018

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Defending ERISA Sect. 510 Retaliation and Interference Claims From Workforce Realignments and Terminations

Strafford

Dec. 19, 2017

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Drafting Pharmacy Benefit Manager Contracts: Controlling Costs, Avoiding Hidden Fees

Strafford

Dec. 14, 2017

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

Strafford

Nov. 28, 2017

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ERISA Pre-Approved and Customized Benefit Plans: Overhauled IRS Procedures and Determination Letter Process

Strafford

Nov. 14, 2017

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Structuring Equity and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation: Achieving Tax and Legal Objectives

Strafford

Nov. 9, 2017

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Structuring and Negotiating Executive Compensation Packages: Addressing Pay, Severance, Restrictive Covenants

Strafford

Oct. 26, 2017

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Robo-Advisers to Retirement Plans: ERISA Fiduciary Duties and Prohibited Transactions; SEC Guidance and Compliance

Strafford

Oct. 17, 2017

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SEC’s Pay Ratio Disclosure Rule for CEO and Median Employee Compensation

Strafford

Oct. 10, 2017

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DOL Fiduciary Rule: Impact on Retirement Plan Sponsors, Plan Advisers and Service Providers

Strafford

Sept. 28, 2017

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ERISA 403(b) Plan Litigation: New Frontier in Retirement Fund Litigation

Strafford

Sept. 26, 2017

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ERISA Plan Investment Committee Governance: Avoiding Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims

Strafford

Sept. 12, 2017

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ESOP Companies and ESOP Fiduciaries: Standard of Fiduciary Duties, Pleadings Requirements, and Asset Sales

Strafford

Aug. 23, 2017

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Proprietary Funds in 401(k) and Retirement Plans: A View From the Trenches

Strafford

Aug. 9, 2017

DOL Investigations of Employee Benefit Plans: Navigating Enforcement Actions, Audits and Settlements

Strafford

June 6, 2017

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Alternative Investments in ERISA Retirement Plans: Mitigating Liability Risks for Hedge and Private Equity Funds and Pension Plan Fiduciaries

Strafford

May 24, 2017

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Mastering Form 5500 Schedule H: Avoiding Audit Triggers

Strafford

May 18, 2017

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Structuring Cash Balance Pension Plans: Maximizing Tax Benefits and Limiting Risks

Strafford

Mar. 21, 2017