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Cunningham v. Cornell: Supreme Court Lowers Bar for ERISA 406(a) Claims

On April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled in Cunningham v. Cornell University that, to state a claim under ERISA section 406(a), plaintiffs need only allege the elements contained in section 406(a). Prior to the Supreme Court’s…more

4/24/2025 / Civil Procedure, Labor & Employment Law

One Court Permits Tobacco Premium Surcharge Claims to Proceed Beyond the Pleading Stage, While Dispositive Motions Remain Pending in More Than a Dozen Cases

In fall 2024, plaintiffs filed a wave of putative class action lawsuits against employers challenging wellness programs that impose a health coverage premium surcharge on participants if they do use tobacco or do not complete a…more

4/24/2025 / Civil Procedure, Health, Labor & Employment Law

DOL Issues SECURE 2.0 Annual Funding Notice Guidance, Including Updated Model Notices

On April 3, 2025, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2025-02 (the “Bulletin”), which provides guidance related to certain modifications made by the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”) to the…more

4/8/2025 / Administrative Law, Finance & Banking, Labor & Employment Law

This Week From the Hill (April 6 – 12, 2025)

Each week while Congress is in session, our Policy team delivers a key update to highlight a topical benefits, health, or retirement news item from the Hill, such as a newly introduced bill, a summary of a committee hearing, or…more

4/8/2025 / Elections & Politics, Taxation

This Week From the Hill (March 30 – April 5, 2025)

Each week while Congress is in session, our Policy team delivers a key update to highlight a topical benefits, health, or retirement news item from the Hill, such as a newly introduced bill, a summary of a committee hearing, or…more

4/2/2025 / Elections & Politics, Finance & Banking, Taxation

Plaintiffs Double Down on Challenges to PBM Arrangements in Class Action Lawsuits Involving Johnson & Johnson and JPMorganChase

On March 10, 2024, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint in a much-followed putative class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (“J&J”) alleging that the plan fiduciaries for J&J’s group health plan violated ERISA by…more

3/25/2025 / Civil Procedure, Health, Labor & Employment Law

This Week From the Hill (March 16 – 22, 2025)

Each week while Congress is in session, our Policy team delivers a key update to highlight a topical benefits, health, or retirement news item from the Hill, such as a newly introduced bill, a summary of a committee hearing, or…more

3/18/2025 / Elections & Politics, Health, Taxation

This Week From the Hill (March 9 – 15, 2025)

Each week while Congress is in session, our Policy team delivers a key update to highlight a topical benefits, health, or retirement news item from the Hill, such as a newly introduced bill, a summary of a committee hearing, or…more

3/12/2025 / Elections & Politics, Health, Taxation

This Week From the Hill (March 2 – 8, 2025)

Each week while Congress is in session, our Policy team delivers a key update to highlight a topical benefits, health, or retirement news item from the Hill, such as a newly introduced bill, a summary of a committee hearing, or…more

3/4/2025 / Elections & Politics, Health, Taxation

Biden Administration Proposes Beefed-Up HIPAA Security Rule… But Prognosis Uncertain

On January 6, 2025, the Biden Administration issued a new proposed rule updating the HIPAA Security Standards ( “Proposed Rule”). The original HIPAA Security Standards were issued in 2003 and updated in 2013 and require that…more

2/18/2025 / Administrative Law, Health, Privacy

This Week From the Hill (February 16 – February 22, 2025)

Each week while Congress is in session, our Policy team delivers a key update to highlight a topical benefits, health, or retirement news item from the Hill, such as a newly introduced bill, a summary of a committee hearing, or…more

2/18/2025 / Elections & Politics, Health, Taxation

This Week From the Hill (February 9 – February 15, 2025)

Each week while Congress is in session, our Policy team delivers a key update to highlight a topical benefits, health, or retirement news item from the Hill, such as a newly introduced bill, a summary of a committee hearing, or…more

2/14/2025 / Elections & Politics, Finance & Banking

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

2/11/2025 / Finance & Banking, Labor & Employment Law, Taxation

IRS Provides Tax Guidance Related to State-Run Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs

On January 16, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued Revenue Ruling 2025-4 (the “Rev. Rul.”). The Rev. Rul. provides guidance on the federal tax treatment of contributions to and benefits paid under a state paid…more

2/10/2025 / Labor & Employment Law, Taxation

This Week From the Hill (February 2 – February 8, 2025)

Each week while Congress is in session, our Policy team delivers a key update to highlight a topical benefits, health, or retirement news item from the Hill, such as a newly introduced bill, a summary of a committee hearing, or…more

2/4/2025 / Administrative Law, Elections & Politics, Health

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