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Attorney Discussion of Effect Kennedy Decision Might Have on Drafting of Plan Documents (PDF)
Keightley & Ashner LLP in BNA Pension & Benefits Daily Link to more items from this source
[Guidance Overview]
Mar. 10, 2009

Excerpt: "In response to the U.S. Supreme Court's recent adoption of the 'plan documents' rule, plan administrators and sponsors should draft explicit plan language addressing whether they will honor extrinsic waivers of benefits contained in divorce decrees, an attorney discussing the implications of the case said March 4 in an audioconference sponsored by the American Law Institute-American Bar Association." [Click on the link under 'Items of Interest' on the target page.]  MORE >>

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