In Hansen v. Laboratory Corporation of America, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 193350 (E.D. Wis. 2024), the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin rejected a challenge to the authority of the Department of Labor (DOL) to promulgate a “payroll practice” exemption to the definition of plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security
Update: Common Interest, Denied
In a closely watched ERISA case, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado has issued an order affirming the Magistrate Judge’s ruling in Harrison v. Envision Management Holding, Inc. Board of Directors et al (Case No. 21-cv-00304), concerning the discoverability of Department of Labor (“DOL”) interview reports plaintiffs had obtained under a
Recent Decision Places Spotlight on Coordination Between DOL and Plaintiffs’ Firms
Recent Decision Places Spotlight on Coordination Between DOL and Plaintiffs’ Firms
Defending ERISA claims against an enterprising plaintiffs’ bar is challenging enough. That task becomes even more challenging when the Department of Labor (“DOL”) is working behind the scenes to support private-sector litigants. For example, the DOL has the power to issue subpoenas for documents
Updates and Best Practices Regarding Form 5500 Filings for Single-Employer Defined Contribution Plans
Believe it or not, the due date for annual Form 5500 filings is once again approaching. As a reminder, Forms 5500 are due by the last day of the seventh month following the end of the plan year. A 2½ month extension will automatically be granted upon filing a Form 5558. For calendar year plans