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Carlton Fields

Faulty COBRA Notices Can Cost Big Bucks

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When COBRA cases survive motions to dismiss, big dollars are at stake. Marrow v. E.R. Carpenter Co., No. 8:23-cv-02959, is a class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida on behalf...more

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The QPAM Exemption - Key Takeaways for Fund Managers with Benefit Plan Investors

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As an asset manager, you may be familiar with the regulatory issues that come into play when a fund permits investments from “benefit plan investors,” which generally include certain employee benefit plans subject to the...more

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Benefits Basics - When an Employee Dies: A Resource Guide for HR & Benefits Professionals

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As a member of your company’s human resources or employee benefits department, one of the most difficult calls you may receive is from a colleague or an employee’s family member notifying you of the death of an employee. This...more

Morgan Lewis

DOL’s VFCP Final Rule Adds Limited ‘Self-Correction’ Program for Late Contributions, Participant Loan Failures

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The Employee Benefits Security Administration recently released its final rule amending and restating the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program, along with corresponding amendments to a related class exemption, Prohibited...more

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Practical Implications of Immigration Enforcement Activity on Retirement Plans

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The second Trump administration is intensely focused on enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. Understandably, employers are concerned about immigration visits and Form I-9 compliance, and human resource professionals are...more

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Solo 401(k) Plans: A Quick Fix-It Guide

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“Solo 401(k)” is a marketing term used for a 401(k) plan that is adopted by a sole proprietor or an incorporated business with no employees other than the owner. These plans offer a greater retirement savings opportunity...more

Groom Law Group, Chartered

DOL Finalizes Update to Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program

On January 15, 2025, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued notice amending its Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (“VFCP”), along with related final amendments to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2002-51 (“PTE 2002-51”),...more

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Plan Forfeiture Litigation: A Trend to Watch

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The most recent wave of ERISA litigation is focused on the use of plan forfeitures in 401(k) plans, with the newest case, Armenta v. WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. being filed just last week. Although, for years, many...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

The Do’s And Don’ts Of 401(k) Plan Provider Networking

I spent three years of law school at American University Washington College and another year at Boston University School of Law to get my tax LLM degree. Yet, they never taught me about the value of networking. While grades...more

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PBGC Technical Update on Accelerated Premium Filing Due Dates for 2025

As described in further detail below, absent Congressional action, plan sponsors should take note that PBGC premium filings will generally be due one month earlier than usual for plan years beginning in 2025. This...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

I don’t see Roth Employer Contributions as being a big thing

One of the option of SECURE 2.0 is allowing employers to offer partricipants the right to Roth Employer contributions where they can pay the taxes upfront, and get tax free treatment on employer contributions....more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

DOL Lost & Found Database for Retirement Savings Goes Live

If you have ever found $10 in the pocket of a coat that you have not worn for some time, you are familiar with the delight of finding lost money that belongs to you. The Department of Labor’s new Retirement Savings Lost &...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Weekly IRS Roundup December 23 – December 27, 2024

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of December 23, 2024 – December 27, 2024....more

The Wagner Law Group

IRS Provides Guidance on Application of SECURE 2.0 Act’s Coverage of Long-Term, Part-Time Employees

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In Notice 2024-73, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued guidance on the application of certain non-discrimination rules to long-term, part-time employees in Internal Revenue Code (“Code”) Section 403(b) plans subject...more

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Forfeiture Funds: Legal Requirements, Permitted Uses, and Litigation Risk Management

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Forfeiture funds in 401(k) plans represent a unique asset pool with specific regulatory requirements and practical applications. Forfeiture funds arise when participants terminate employment with the company before becoming...more

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Sixth Circuit Adopts IRS Standard to Determine Whether Activity Constitutes “Trade or Business” for Withdrawal Liability Purposes

Under 29 U.S.C. § 1301(b)(1), all “trades or businesses” under common control with an employer that has withdrawn from a multiemployer pension plan are jointly and severally liable for the employer’s withdrawal liability. ...more

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Benefit Plan Deadlines Extended for Individuals Affected by Recent Natural Disasters

Last week, the U.S. Departments of Labor and Treasury issued a Joint Notice requiring the extension of certain benefit plan deadlines for individuals affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Tropical Storm Helene.[1] The...more

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Open Enrollment Season in the Workplace: 5 Legal Considerations + Employer Takeaways

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Open enrollment season can put a spotlight on the many complex rules applicable to employer-sponsored health and welfare plans. As you announce your benefit offerings for the upcoming plan year and tirelessly work to inform...more

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Practical Thoughts for Sponsors About Current ERISA Forfeiture Litigation

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A notable trend in ERISA litigation has emerged as in-house attorneys look to mitigate the risks of coming waves of class action litigation. Beginning in late 2023, there have been several challenges to the use of forfeiture...more

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Two Federal District Courts Stay DOL Fiduciary Rule

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On July 25, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas stayed the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) recently-issued final rule, set to take effect September 23, 2024, which would amend the definition of an...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

QPAM Exemption Initial Notification Deadline Nearing

On April 2, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued an amendment establishing new rules (New QPAM Rules) for what is commonly referred to as the "QPAM Exemption." The QPAM Exemption is the main exemption relied upon by...more

K&L Gates LLP

DOL's Fiduciary Rule: The Latest Developments

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In July, two Federal District Courts in Texas issued orders staying the effective date of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiduciary rule (Fiduciary Rule)....more

Seward & Kissel LLP

5th Circuit District Courts Once Again Thwart the DOL’s Fiduciary Advice Regulatory Agenda

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The effective dates of the Department of Labor’s new 2024 fiduciary advice rule (the “2024 Fiduciary Rule”) and the amendments to Prohibited Transaction Exemptions 84-24, 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, 86-128, and 2020-02 (the...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

The New Fiduciary Rule (40): Rollovers and the Insurance License Issue

The Department of Labor’s final regulation defining fiduciary status for investment advice to retirement investors will be effective this September 23. Where a fiduciary recommendation results in additional compensation for...more

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Code §457 Plans: Making the Best Choice for Your Nonprofit Organization

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If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a hundred times (ok, maybe just that one time) – recruiting and retaining top talent can be a headache for nonprofit organizations forced to compete against for-profit organizations...more

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