In this episode, Richard is joined by Alan Wilmit, serving as co-host, as they welcome Ada Dolph, a Partner in Seyfarth’s ERISA Litigation group, to unpack the complexities of pension risk transfers (PRTs). Ada explains what PRTs are, how they’re used to manage pension liabilities, and why they’re drawing increased scrutiny. The conversation covers recent litigation trends, the impact of the Supreme Court’s Thole decision, and the evolving focus on Article III standing. Grab your coffee and tune in for practical insights on what fiduciaries need to know as PRT-related class actions continue to emerge.
Read the full transcript of this episode here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/CoffeeTalkWithBenefits_Episode21.pdf
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In this episode, Richard is joined by Alan Wilmit, serving as co-host, as they welcome Ada Dolph, a Partner in Seyfarth’s ERISA Litigation group, to unpack the complexities of pension risk transfers (PRTs). Ada explains what PRTs are, how they’re used to manage pension liabilities, and why they’re drawing increased scrutiny. The conversation covers recent litigation trends, the impact of the Supreme Court’s Thole decision, and the evolving focus on Article III standing. Grab your coffee and tune in for practical insights on what fiduciaries need to know as PRT-related class actions continue to emerge.
Read the full transcript of this episode here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/CoffeeTalkWithBenefits_Episode21.pdf
Episode 19: 401(k) Forfeitures Under Fire: Unpacking Recent Legal Battles
Coffee Talk with Benefits
24 minutes 30 seconds
1 year ago
Episode 19: 401(k) Forfeitures Under Fire: Unpacking Recent Legal Battles
In this episode, Richard and Sarah are joined by Ian Morrison, a Partner in Seyfarth’s ERISA Litigation group to delve into a new line of cases alleging that forfeitures are plan assets, and must be used to benefit plan participants. The plaintiffs in these cases are claiming that using forfeitures to offset employer contributions – a common practice - amounts to disloyal conduct by the fiduciaries and self-dealing by the employer. This episode also explores the defense's arguments that this practice is lawful, backed by longstanding Treasury Regulations and Department of Labor guidance. Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to hear Richard and Sarah discuss these recent cases with Ian, and the steps plan sponsors can take to navigate this evolving legal landscape.
Coffee Talk with Benefits
In this episode, Richard is joined by Alan Wilmit, serving as co-host, as they welcome Ada Dolph, a Partner in Seyfarth’s ERISA Litigation group, to unpack the complexities of pension risk transfers (PRTs). Ada explains what PRTs are, how they’re used to manage pension liabilities, and why they’re drawing increased scrutiny. The conversation covers recent litigation trends, the impact of the Supreme Court’s Thole decision, and the evolving focus on Article III standing. Grab your coffee and tune in for practical insights on what fiduciaries need to know as PRT-related class actions continue to emerge.
Read the full transcript of this episode here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/CoffeeTalkWithBenefits_Episode21.pdf
