In Cunningham v. Cornell University, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that plaintiffs asserting prohibited transaction claims under ERISA §406(a)(1)(C) do not need to plead facts related to the §408(b)(2)(A) exemption to survive a motion to dismiss.

Section 343 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 amended Section 101(f) of ERISA which relates to the annual funding notice (“AFN”) requirements fo

The Western Pension & Benefits Council, Seattle Chapter sponsors educational programs and events throughout the year addressing...

The IRS recently issued Notice 2025-15, providing guidance on how applicable large employers (“ALEs”) can meet the requirements...

On Tuesday, January 14th, the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued final rules for the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Pro

Navigating Benefit Plans Through Mergers and Acquisitions will provide practical knowledge and up-to-date information on legal...

In this two-hour training, instructors Sherri Boutwell, J.D., and Katrina Veldkamp, J.D., will lead attendees through these critical issues,

Howdy Pardner! Please join us for the “rootinest tootinest” EPCRS/VFCP Presentation In the wild, wild west!

March 20, 2025, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET | WebinarNon-qualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans for the school's senior leadership...

Boutwell Fay is proud to announce that Sherrie Boutwell has been selected to the 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers.

We have posted several times about the growing series of class action cases alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and prohibited...

Sherrie Boutwell and Evan Giller will participate in the 2025 NBOA Annual Meeting & Business Solutions Showcase, taking place February 23–26

The IRS has announced tax relief for taxpayers who reside in, or have a business in, Los Angeles County.

EVENT NOTE: This meeting has been postponed to June. Boutwell Fay’s Richard Luna will be co-presenting on a panel at the annual TE/GE...

A recent ruling from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Local No. 499, Board of Trustees of Shopmen's Pension Plan v. Art Iron, Inc., et al

Health & Welfare Journal of Pension Benefits Issues in Administration, Design, Funding, and Compliance Volume 32 • Number 1 • Autumn 2024...

As we welcome 2025, we want to express our gratitude for your trust and partnership. We look forward to another wonderful year ahead....

As we celebrate this festive season, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah filled with joy, love, and peace. Thank...

In what is becoming our new holiday tradition, we are happy to share our “50th Anniversary of ERISA” firm cookbook with vintage recipes for

On September 28th, 2024, California enacted SB 1120 in an effort to balance technological innovation with the need for human judgment.