Seyfarth Synopsis: The Seventh Circuit has now applied a clear error standard of review to a withdrawal liability arbitrator’s interpretation of a collective bargaining agreement, thus enhancing the role of the arbitrator in...more
1/16/2018
/ Arbitration ,
Arbitrators ,
Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employment Litigation ,
Pension Funds ,
Pensions ,
Retirement Plan ,
Standard of Review ,
Unions ,
Withdrawal Liability
Seyfarth Synopsis: Since August 2016, sixteen elite colleges and universities have faced class action lawsuits related to management of their retirement plans. After five cases previously survived motions to dismiss, the...more
9/28/2017
/ Breach of Duty ,
Class Action ,
Colleges ,
Dismissals ,
Employee Benefits ,
Excessive Fees ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Fraud ,
Investment Companies ,
Investment Management ,
Penn State ,
Retirement Plan ,
Universities