The February Monthly Minute discusses a class action suit alleging a breach of fiduciary duties in connection with ERISA benefit plan prescription drug pricing and the latest IRS guidance on defined contribution plan...more
2/28/2024
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Breach of Duty ,
Defined Contribution Plans ,
Drug Pricing ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
ERISA Litigation ,
IRS ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Savings Plans ,
SECURE Act
Happy Holidays! The December Monthly Minute includes a fiduciary checkup reminder and a look at HHS’ recent settlement stemming from a phishing attack that impacted ePHI of nearly 35,000 individuals....more
12/21/2023
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Contract Negotiations ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
ERISA Litigation ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Fiduciary Rule ,
HIPAA Privacy Rule ,
Investment Adviser ,
Phishing Scams ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Privacy Laws ,
Request for Proposals ,
Settlement
In the October Monthly Minute, we highlight a 6th Circuit decision that puts a spotlight on the adequacy of claim procedures and related judicial standards of review, and review the Supreme Court’s unwillingness to enter the...more