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Benjamin S. Reilly
Counsel | Goodwin Procter LLP
Eli Burriss
Partner | Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

NextGen Legal Insights: Unveiling ERISA Litigation Trends | On-Demand Webinar

Broadcast Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)

Delve into the intricate world of ERISA Litigation, an ever-evolving legal terrain crucial in shaping employee benefit plans. Understanding the genesis, fundamental elements, and emerging trends within ERISA is paramount. This webcast provides a comprehensive exploration of ERISA litigation, equipping stakeholders with vital insights to navigate its complexities effectively.

Join us for this enlightening CLE Webcast, where our esteemed panel of speakers will embark on a deep dive into the nuances of ERISA litigation. They will dissect its historical origins, elucidate its key components, dissect notable trends, and elucidate the broader implications for employers, employees, and the legal landscape at large.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

  • Origins and Purpose of ERISA
  • Key Components of ERISA
  • Common ERISA Litigation Issues
  • Trends in ERISA Litigation
  • Implications for Stakeholders

Agenda:

Benjamin S. Reilly, Counsel
Goodwin Procter LLP

  • Recent trends emerging from the wave of excessive fee litigation over the last few years and the shift towards the application of a more rigorous pleading standard
  • Emerging theories of liability in ERISA litigation, including:
    • Cases challenging the selection of allegedly risky annuity providers in the context of pension risk transfers
    • Cases challenging the use forfeiture accounts to offset employer contributions in defined contribution plans
    • The potential emerging trend of litigation over ERISA health plan fees.  Some of the topics I was thinking about covering included:
      • How prescription drugs are paid for via prescription drug plans.
      • The difference between employer-funded prescription drug plans and plans insured by third parties, and how that impacts ERISA’s application to these plans.
      • Parallels between retirement plan fee litigation and the emerging health plan cases.
      • What sponsors/fiduciaries can do to mitigate legal risk in this area.

Eli Burriss, Partner
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

  • Recent developments addressing arbitrability of various types of ERISA claims
  • Cases addressing claims with respect to which plaintiffs challenged the use of allegedly outdated actuarial data in calculating pension and other retirement benefits
  • Ongoing developments regarding standing to bring claims under ERISA (Chavez case from the 5th Circuit)
  • Developments in cases where plaintiffs challenge conducted as prohibited transactions (this ties into Ben’s point on 401(k) litigation and he can cover if that’s subsumed within his topic)
  • ESG and ERISA developments

Who Should Attend:

  • Employee Benefits Lawyers
  • Labor & Employment Lawyers
  • Business Executives/Owners
  • HR Executives
  • Benefits/Retirement Plan Executives
  • General/In-house Counsel

Register for this course by clicking the “Take this Course” at the top of the page.

CLE Credit:

Course Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials

Method of Presentation: On-Demand Webinar | Prerequisite: General knowledge of ERISA litigation

Course Code: 1411259 | Total Credits: 1.0

CLE Credit:

GA CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 12/31/2024
CA CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 07/31/2026
PA CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 7/31/2026
TN CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 7/31/2025
WI CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 12/31/2025
VT CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 12/31/2025
NJ CLE 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NY CLE 1.00 Areas of Professional Practice – Credits through Reciprocity
AR CLE 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
CT CLE 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NH CLE 1.00 General – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53
MS CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 07/31/2025

Pending CLE Application:

NONE

Self-Apply:

AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.

No MCLE Requirements:

DC, MD, MA, MI, SD

Not Eligible for CLE:

AK, AZ, HA, MO, IL

Instructions for Participating the Live Webinar

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    • Join the Webinar – Follow the instructions in the email to access the live broadcast at the scheduled time.
    • Note the Secret Words – During the webinar, secret words will be announced periodically. Please write them down.
    • Take the Quiz – After the webinar, click on the quiz link below and enter the secret words to complete the quiz.
    • Print Your Certificate – Upon completing the quiz, you will be able to print your Certificate of Attendance, which includes instructions on how to obtain CLE, CPE, or other applicable credits for the course.
    • On-Demand Access – The on-demand version of this course will be available 24-48 hours after the live webinar. If you miss the live presentation or need to review the content, you will have access to the on-demand version as an enrolled student. To access on-demand content, click the lesson and follow the instructions.
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