On March 25, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) released the People First Initiative as part of its ongoing effort to provide relief to taxpayers impacted by COVID-19. The People First Initiative grants taxpayers...more
A U.S. District Court issued a ruling on March 28 that affects pension liabilities for private equity funds and their portfolio companies. Taken further, the ruling potentially changes fundamental rules for tax-qualified...more
4/7/2016
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Commercial Bankruptcy ,
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Withdrawal Liability
A Department of Labor (“DOL”) official recently disclosed a new DOL investigation initiative focusing on the adequacy of defined benefit plan procedures to locate and pay out benefits to terminated vested participants. The...more
3/22/2016
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Breach of Duty ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Defined Contribution Plans ,
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Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Vested Benefits