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The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is a United States federal statute enacted in 1996 which defines marriage as a union exclusively between a man and woman for the purposes of federal programs and benefits. In addition, DOMA provides that individual states are not required to recognize marriages between gays and lesbians who are legally married in other states. less -

Religious Institutions: August 2015

Holland & Knight LLP on 8/7/2015

The decision by the United States Supreme Court on same-sex marriage has been greeted with praise and disdain by different corners of the country. The faith-based community has been especially outspoken. This is not...more

High Court Employee Benefits Cases: A Review and Look Ahead

Proskauer - Employee Benefits & Executive... on 3/4/2014

Having settled into the new year, we reflect on decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court in 2013 that are likely to have a significant impact in the world of pension and welfare employee benefits and, in some cases, already have...more

The ERISA Litigation Newsletter - February 2014

Proskauer Rose LLP on 2/24/2014

The employee benefits issues to be considered by the U.S. Supreme Court continue to be of great significance to plan sponsors and fiduciaries. This month we review the Court's employee benefit decisions from 2013 and also...more

Employee Benefits Update: 2013 Year End Plan Tasks

Akerman LLP on 11/25/2013

As we approach the end of the year, employers and plan sponsors of qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans should take time to meet various upcoming deadlines. Failure to comply with the deadlines may result...more

Monthly Benefits Update - September 2013

Franczek P.C. on 10/3/2013

Health & Welfare Plans - Health Care Reform: FAQ Part XVI Addresses Insurance Exchange Notice and 90-Day Waiting Period Requirement. The Treasury, the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human...more

A Review Of The Supreme Court’s 2012-2013 Term

Franczek P.C. on 7/23/2013

As the United States Supreme Court’s 2012-2013 term drew to a close at the end of June, commentators observed a continuing gradual but perceptible shift to the right by the Court. The Roberts Court is generally viewed as...more

Fenwick Employment Brief - July 2013

Fenwick & West LLP on 7/22/2013

In a favorable decision for employers, the U.S. Supreme Court in Vance v. Ball State University ruled that employers are strictly liable for harassment by a supervisor where the supervisor is empowered to take tangible...more

Healthcare Law -- Jul 15, 2013

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 7/16/2013

How Does the DOMA Defeat Impact Healthcare Reform and Health Insurance Access? - NOTE: The Supreme Court's 5-4 decision to invalidate the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will affect more than 1,000 federal statutes—and...more

Health Care Reform Employer Mandate Delayed; DOMA Struck Down - What Now For Employers?

Poyner Spruill LLP on 7/16/2013

Health Care Reform Employer Mandate and Reporting Provisions Delayed until 2015 - The U.S. Department of the Treasury unexpectedly announced on July 2, 2013 the delay of the employer shared responsibility ‘pay or play’...more

Health Care Reform Update -- July 1, 2013

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints on 7/2/2013

In This Issue: Leading the News; Implementation of the Affordable Care Act; Other HHS and Federal Regulatory Initiatives; Other Congressional and State Initiatives; Other Health Care News; and Hearings and Mark-Ups...more

Supreme Court’s DOMA Ruling: Employee Benefit Plan, Tax, and Employment Considerations

Morgan Lewis on 7/1/2013

Court's holding makes federal benefits and tax advantages available to same-sex couples but raises further questions. On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in United States v. Windsor,...more

The ERISA Litigation Newsletter - June 2013

Proskauer Rose LLP on 6/7/2013

Our articles this month focus on health care reform. First, Jim Napoli and Brian Neulander comment on the potential for litigation under the Affordable Care Act's (ACA's) whistleblower protections and ERISA Section 510 as a...more

House Rules Package for the 113th Congress Suggests Battles Ahead by Claudia A. Hrvatin

King & Spalding on 2/6/2013

On January 3, 2013, the House approved by a vote of 228-196 a new rules package for the 113th Congress. The package, H. Res. 5, carries over many of the rules from the 112th Congress and makes several clarifying changes,...more

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