By Barry Salkin and Jon Schultze Unlike ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”) places almost no restrictions on the manner in which plan assets of individual retirement plans or tax-qualified defined contribution plans can be invested. Certain types of investments...
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IRS Requires Most Employee Benefit Plans to File Forms Electronically
The IRS has issued final regulations that will require almost all employee benefit plan filings to be made electronically. Background. Generally, Applicable Large Employers are required to file Forms 1094 and 1095 with the IRS to report their compliance with the ACA’s...
ERISA Attorney Marcia Wagner Comments On The President’s Veto Of Bipartisan ESG Joint Resolution
ERISA Attorney Marcia Wagner Comments On The President’s Veto Of Bipartisan ESG Joint Resolution - Marcia Wagner, Forbes, March 24, 2023 (PDF)
7th Circ. Northwestern Ruling Eases ERISA Pleading Standard
7th Circ. Northwestern Ruling Eases ERISA Pleading Standard - Amdrew Oringer, Law360, March 24, 2023 (PDF)
IRS Provides Guidance on the Definition of “Medical Expenses”
The IRS has issued a series of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) to provide guidance as to whether certain costs related to nutrition, wellness, and general health are medical expenses that may be paid or reimbursed on a tax-exempt basis under a group health plan,...
Defined Benefits Plans: Underfunded Plans
Defined Benefits Plans: Underfunded Plans - Harold Ashner and Linda Rosenzweig, contributing authors, Bloomberg Law Guide to Retirement Plan Designs. March 2023
Fiduciary Litigation Debate
Fiduciary Litigation Debate - Thomas Clark, Jr., DC Pension Geeks Podcast, March 20, 2023 - Click here for recording
Avoiding Nonqualified Plan Traps: Key Considerations for ERISA Counsel and Employers
Avoiding Nonqualified Plan Traps: Key Considerations for ERISA Counsel and Employers - Mark Poerio, Strafford Live CLE webinar, March 23, 2023, 1:00 - 2:30 PM (EDT) - Click here for details
The Wagner Law Group Ranked Among the Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Massachusetts
The Wagner Law Group Ranked Among the Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Massachusetts - March 15, 2023
After the Victory Lap: The To-Do List for Plan Sponsors on the Passing of SECURE 2.0
After the Victory Lap: The To-Do List for Plan Sponsors on the Passing of SECURE 2.0 - Lee Polk, panelist, Institutional Investor Defined Contribution Forum, Chicago, IL, April 18 - 19, 2023 - Click here for details