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Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

A Friendly DOL Amicus Brief on Forfeitures

On July 9th, the Secretary of Labor filed an amicus brief with the Ninth Circuit relating to the appeal of Hutchins v. HP, Inc. In that case, a participant claimed that forfeitures should have been used to offset plan...more

The Wagner Law Group

Forfeiture Accounts Hold More Than Nonvested Employer Contributions

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The Wagner Law Group continues to monitor the ongoing flood of “forfeiture” litigation. This alert is our seventh reporting on and analyzing the nature of the claims raised by plaintiffs, the defenses asserted against them,...more

Kaufman & Canoles

ESOPs, Benefits & Compensation Q3 2024 Client Update

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Fall greetings from the Kaufman & Canoles ESOPs, Benefits & Compensation team. We hope you’re enjoying the cooler weather, changing leaves, and—of course—the continual pace of change in employee benefits. Please find below a...more

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Forfeiture Cases – Update

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Last year, we alerted you to the filing of several class action lawsuits alleging that plan fiduciaries violated their duties of prudence and loyalty under Title I of ERISA by applying forfeitures to reduce employer...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Too Little, Too Late? Plan Contribution Timing Requirements and How to Correct Delays

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One of the most basic duties of a defined contribution plan sponsor is to ensure that that there is no delay and participants’ salary deferral elections are correctly and timely deposited into the retirement plan. Not only is...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Proposed IRS RMD Regulations Present Challenges, Risks for 403(b) Plans

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is strategically working to execute the statutory changes that were outlined by the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) of 2019. However, the IRS’s efforts...more

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Zombie Benefits Part II: Health Reimbursement Arrangements (“HRAs”) Are Back From the Dead

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As reported in our November 7, 2018 SW Benefits Blog Zombie Benefits – Are Health Reimbursement Arrangements (“HRAs”) Back From the Dead?, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury (the “Agencies”)...more

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

Employee Benefits Alert

Use of Forfeitures for Safe Harbor Contributions, QNECS and QMACS - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued final regulations allowing forfeitures in 401(k) plans to be used to fund safe harbor contributions,...more

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