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NAIC Annuity Suitability Working Group Issues Guidance on Insurers’ Oversight of Third-Party Supervising Entities

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On August 7, 2025, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Annuity Suitability (A) Working Group issued draft safe harbor regulatory guidance with a comment period that ends on September 22, 2025. The draft...more

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Washington Employment Law Updates

A series of employment-related bills have become law and will go into effect in the coming months and years. These new bills contain some significant changes that will likely affect most Washington employers. Understanding...more

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President Trump’s Budget Goes To Work Against Enforcement Agencies with Significant Cuts to DOL and NLRB

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President Trump’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 includes substantial reductions to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) budget and staff.  The proposed discretionary budget is slashed from $13.5 billion to $9...more

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Congress Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide Federal Paid Family Leave Funding for States

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On April 30, 2025, Congressional Representatives Stephanie Bice (R-Oklahoma) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pennsylvania) introduced the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act in the House of Representatives....more

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If Pain, Yes Gain – Part 131: Missouri Legislature Passes Bill Repealing State Paid Sick Time Law

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Following a successful ballot initiative in November 2024 known as Proposition A, the Missouri Earned Paid Sick Time Law went into effect as scheduled on May 1, 2025. However, the law has come under fire on multiple fronts in...more

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Mental Health Brake: 2024 MHPAEA Regulations Put on Hold

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A recent court filing offers a reprieve to health plan sponsors in their efforts to comply with final regulations issued last year under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)....more

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Republican-Backed Congressional Proposal in Congress Seeks to Allow Companies to Offer Benefits to Independent Contractors: April...

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Last month, the most significant legal development in the area of independent contractor (IC) compliance and misclassification was on Capitol Hill. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a Senate Republican who chairs the Senate Health,...more

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Latest Developments from the Connecticut General Assembly: The Labor and Public Employees Committee Has Spoken (Part Three)

We have written about the General Assembly’s Labor and Public Employees Committee’s final flurry of activity approving and advancing bills out of committee. ...more

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Latest Developments from the Connecticut General Assembly: The Labor and Public Employees Committee Has Spoken (Part Two)

We have written about the General Assembly’s Labor and Public Employees Committee’s final flurry of activity approving and advancing bills out of committee....more

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Germany: employment law aspects of the coalition agreement at a glance

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The coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and the SPD, titled “Responsibility for Germany,” was announced on April 9, 2025. It outlines the future political strategy for Germany, addressing several aspects of employment...more

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Special Report: Examining Group Health Coverage Alternatives for Small Employers - Update

Originally published in February 2025, this updated report provides new material on physician practice management (PPM) arrangements, reference-based pricing arrangements, minimum essential coverage (MEC) and MEC+ plans, and...more

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Cayman STAR Trusts: A Powerful Structure for Employee Benefit Trusts and Master Insurance Policies

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The Cayman Islands is a premier jurisdiction for innovative trust structures, and its STAR trusts have gained prominence for their flexibility and utility in corporate settings. STAR Trusts are a form of trust that is unique...more

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Virginia Viewpoint: Executive Edits

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When the General Assembly reconvenes in Richmond next week, legislators will face a staggeringly full agenda. Ahead of Monday's 11:59 PM deadline, Governor Youngkin acted on more than 900 bills — vetoing 157, amending 159,...more

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Pensions: DC trustee agenda update April 2025

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Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DC pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings and to support the legal update item on your next...more

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Pensions: Joint DB and DC trustee agenda update - April 2025

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Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DC and hybrid pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings and to support the legal update item on...more

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Acting National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Rescinds Biden-Era Memoranda

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Under the new Trump Administration, there has been a number of recent developments at the National Labor Relations Board (Board) affecting employers. In particular, the Board's new general counsel (GC), William B. Cowen, has...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - March 17, 2024

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Minister's speech on pensions policies - The Pensions...more

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Maryland’s Department of Labor Proposes a Delay in Implementing Maryland’s FAMLI Program

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The Maryland Department of Labor (“MDOL”) recently proposed a delay in the implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program....more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 22 - February 2025

Lawmakers and lobbyists watching the Georgia State Senate on Monday saw a lot of green and red, but it wasn’t exactly Christmas. While some state agencies and contractors stand to see a few extra greenbacks in the Senate...more

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What’s Coming Next in Hong Kong?

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The employment landscape in Hong Kong is poised for significant transformation in 2025. This article delves into anticipated legislative changes and emerging key trends enabling employers and HR professionals to stay...more

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President Issues Regulatory Freeze: Will the DOL Fiduciary Rule Saga Continue?

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The regulatory pendulum has been swinging toward deregulation since Donald Trump was inaugurated last month. On his first day in office, January 20, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential memorandum titled “Regulatory...more

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2025 Perspectives in Private Equity: Employment Matters

Employment-related policies are undergoing rapid change, with regulatory shifts impacting the enforceability of non-competes, evolving unionization dynamics, and a growing focus on employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs)....more

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Pensions: what’s new this week? February 10, 2025

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. High Court 'blesses' merger of scheme in winding-up and sharing...more

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States Decode Their Expectations on Insurers’ Use of AI

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States continue to decode their expectations regarding insurers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Since our last report, the following states have issued bulletins based on the National Association of Insurance...more

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Will Insurers Be Required to Don a Deerstalker? The Case of Third-Party Vendors in Insurance

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Regulators are growing concerned about the delegation of various insurance company functions, prompting a closer examination of third-party vendors. Several groups within the National Association of Insurance Commissioners...more

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