By Greg Daugherty and Rich Helmreich on But just how big of a win is it? The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous decision in Hughes v. Northwestern University, reversing and remanding a lower court ruling that had dismissed the case against a retirement plan sponsor. This decision reaffirms that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act’s (ERISA) fiduciary duty of prudence … Continue Reading
By Porter Wright on The United States Supreme Court ruled on March 1, 2016 in Gobeille v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company that a Vermont state statute that requires health care plans to file informational report with the state is preempted by ERISA to the extent it is intended to apply to self-funded plans. Writing on behalf of the Court … Continue Reading
By Porter Wright on Feeling overwhelmed by ambiguous employee benefits law? You're not alone. A law firm recently filed an interpleader in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, asking the court to decide whether its deceased employee had a "spouse" who was entitled to profit sharing plan benefits.… Continue Reading
By Porter Wright on I would like to direct our readers to a recent post by my partner - Bill McGrath on our sister blog - Federal Securities Law Blog titled "Ohio Federal Judge Allows Say-on-Pay Lawsuit to Proceed." … Continue Reading
By Porter Wright on Although some disagree, selecting a mediator to facilitate a settlement in an ERISA or employment litigation case based on a meeting of the minds may be the most important part of the mediation process. My partner, Peggy Koesel recently wrote a blog earlier this week on our sister blog – Employer Law Report – that … Continue Reading
