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Proskauer’s DOMA Task Force

Proskauer’s Employee Benefits Practice Center’s DOMA Task Force, which is comprised of lawyers from our offices nationwide, regularly advises employers and other plan sponsors on the myriad benefits issues that arise in the...more

Michigan Court of Appeals Approves Health Benefits for Unrelated Co-Residents of State Employees

On January 8, 2013, the Michigan Court of Appeals, in a two-to-one decision, held that the Michigan Civil Service Commission could extend eligibility in the State Health Plan to “other eligible adult individuals” (OEAI) who...more

Five Often-Forgotten Financial Consequences of Divorce

1. Loss of Health Insurance. Upon the finalization of a divorce, a spouse is no longer legally a dependent of the other spouse and therefore cannot legally be covered as a dependent on a spouse’s health insurance policy. As a...more

Domestic Partner and Same-Sex Marriage Laws: Approval of Washington Marriage Equality Act and Impact on Employee Benefits

On Nov. 6, 2012, Washington voters approved same-sex marriage in Washington state. This advisory explains the impact of this new law on employee benefit plans and procedures, and revisits the treatment of employee benefits...more

Government Relations and Lobbying Insight: 2012 Election Preview.

Though the top two elections on the ballot are not particularly dramatic, with both President Obama and Sen. Amy Klobuchar holding significant statewide leads, 2012 still brings an intriguing election to Minnesota. The race...more

Health Insurance After Divorce

Maintaining healthcare coverage for you and your children The common system of employer sponsored health insurance can leave you scrambling for coverage after your divorce. Possibly your employer does not provide...more

Two New Ordinances Go into Effect in Philadelphia

Covered employers must provide paid sick leave to employees and equal health benefits to employees' life partners. On July 1, two new ordinances went into effect in Philadelphia; both will affect employers that contract...more

What The Current Estate Tax Law Means For Advisors

Never before has collaboration become so important in meeting the needs of high net worth clients. Faced with so much uncertainty, the most important role of the advising team is to focus on what they can help the client...more

Does a trust beneficiary incur any personal liability?

As a general rule, one assumes no personal liability when one becomes a trust beneficiary. There are some exceptions, however. Charles E. Rounds, Jr. explains in Section 5.6 of Loring and Rounds: A Trustee’s Handbook (2012)....more

Domestic Partner and Same-Sex Marriage Laws in Washington: Marriage Equality Act and Employee Benefits

On Feb. 13, 2012, Gov. Christine Gregoire signed SB 6239 legalizing same-sex marriage in Washington state. SB 6239 is often referred to as the Marriage Equality Act, and builds on the foundations set by the “everything but...more

Illinois Supreme Court Sets Civil Argument Schedule for May

Yesterday the Illinois Supreme Court published its Oral Argument Calendar [pdf] for the May term, and the Court will hear oral argument in eight civil cases. The cases, with the issue or issues presented in each, are... ...more

Life Insurance (Counter Point)

Last week’s blog post set forth a scenario for using life insurance in divorce and the possible option of universal life insurance to meet the husband and wife’s needs. As a result of that post, I got several comments from...more

Life Insurance in Family Law: a Unique and Possibly Perfect Solution

Life insurance plays a very important part in family law matters. One of the most typical uses for life insurance is to secure support obligations, especially child support. In other words, the life insurance benefit, after...more

Why you need to review your estate plan after your divorce.

If you are like most people who are getting divorced, or who have just gone through divorce, you no longer want your ex-spouse to be the beneficiary of your estate or to put your child(ren)in a position to be disinherited if...more

Maryland House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Late Friday, the Maryland House of Delegates, in a close vote, passed a same-sex marriage bill, which will now be forwarded to the State Senate. If passed by the Senate, Gov. O’Malley will sign it, and Maryland will join a...more

Valentine’s Day Is A Popular Day To Get Engaged

Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days to get engaged and this year both heterosexual and homosexual couples will be able to plan for a licensed happily-ever-after event due to the Illinois Religious...more

New York Employers’ Quarterly Wage and New Hire Reporting Requirements Expanded by Child Support Legislation

New York employers are now required under recently effective amendments to the New York State Tax Law to report the availability of dependent health care coverage to employees when filing mandatory quarterly wage and new hire...more

Damage from medical malpractise-Quantification

The quantification of damage from medical malpractice...more

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Illinois Civil Union Act’s Implications for Employers

On June 1, 2011, Illinois began recognizing civil unions in accordance with the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act (the “Act”). The Act’s purpose is to allow same-sex and heterosexual couples to enter...more

Impact of Illinois Civil Union Law on Plans Maintained by Religious Organizations

Illinois recently made news when it legalized civil unions beginning June 1, 2011. Because civil union partners will have the same rights as spouses under state law, many religious organizations’ benefit plans could be...more

Demerits, Tenancy Reforms, Flood Insurance, Family Violence

4Quarterly is newsletter for matters of interest to you as an individual - this issue covers changes do the demerit points system, the amendments to Residential Tenancy Laws, the insurance fallout from the Queensland floods...more

Presentazione di Nicola C. Salerno al ciclo di seminari "Management dei Servizi Sanitari: il Federalismo in Sanità"...

Presentazione di Nicola C. Salerno a Bologna (11 Febbraio 2011): - proiezioni della spesa sanitaria, - riforma federalista in sanità, - regolazione e finanziamento multipillar. Università di Bologna,...more

Civil Unions Legalized in Illinois; Implications for Employee Benefit Plans

The recent legalization of civil unions in Illinois raises implications for employee benefit plans. Employers should take action now to prepare for requests for benefit coverage from employees planning to enter to a civil...more

Five Important Checkups for 2011

Now is the time to assess your financial and family fitness for 2011. Plan to make forward progress in all areas by conducting a fitness checkup in five key areas. Take the time to review your credit report, set a budget,...more