As announced in our previous HR Law Talk blog post, on January 15, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) published a much anticipated amended and restated version of the...more
As the manufacturing and industrial sectors continue to embrace digital transformation and navigate complex global markets, the year ahead presents both new opportunities and challenges. From evolving data privacy and AI...more
10/24/2024
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Data Security ,
Employee Benefits ,
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
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Indemnification Clauses ,
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Loans ,
Manufacturers ,
Mergers ,
NLRB ,
Privacy Laws ,
Securities Violations ,
Unions
Physician practice management (PPM) platforms have been a staple for over a decade in their current form and are considered a mainstay of private equity’s investment in healthcare. PPMs have a number of unique transaction...more
4/13/2023
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Comment Period ,
Employee Retention ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
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Investors ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Physicians ,
Private Equity ,
Sellers
Public companies maintaining deferred compensation arrangements for their executive officers should consider how recent changes to the regulations under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) may impact the...more
On March 27, the House voted overwhelmingly to approve H.R. 748—the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)—a $2.2 trillion package with a stated purpose of providing emergency assistance and healthcare...more
As part of the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) have recently...more
This set of FAQs is part of a series dealing with the impact of COVID-19 on businesses. Government-mandated protocols and social distancing directives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to significant business...more
4/1/2020
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Employee Benefits ,
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Vesting
This set of FAQs is part of a series dealing with the impact of COVID-19 on businesses. Government-mandated protocols and social distancing directives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to significant business...more
3/29/2020
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COBRA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Furloughs ,
Health and Welfare Plans ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Layoffs ,
Reduction in Hours
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), signed into law by President Trump on March 18, imposes new requirements on health plans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the FFCRA requires employer...more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued updated audit guidelines for its agents regarding the substantiation requirements for hardship withdrawals from 401(k) and 403(b) plans. This guidance is welcome news for...more