Cohen & Buckmann has again been recognized in The Legal 500 United States guide, earning a Band 4 ranking for Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation and Retirement Plans: Design.This marks the second year in a row the firm has been ranked
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Cohen & Buckmann Insights, published by Cohen & Buckmann, P.C., focuses on legal issues related to employee benefits, executive compensation, pension and welfare plans, and ERISA compliance. The blog covers topics such as tax strategies for business owners, fiduciary responsibilities and liabilities, legal considerations for bonuses and compensation, collectively bargained benefits in corporate transactions, and regulatory updates affecting employee benefit plans. It also addresses practical guidance for plan fiduciaries, including service provider oversight and investment monitoring, as well as legal developments impacting employment law and management. The content is aimed at employers, plan sponsors, and legal professionals navigating complex benefits and compensation matters.
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Chambers and Partners Ranks Cohen & Buckmann in 2026 USA Guide
By Sandra Cohen
Cohen & Buckmann has again earned Chambers and Partners rankings, with the firm and three of its attorneys highlighted in the 2026 USA guide for their work in employee benefits and executive compensation.The guide ranked Cohen & Buckmann Band 1…
Benefits in M&A: What to Do with Target’s 401(k) Plan – Key Decisions for Buyers
When a buyer acquires a company – whether through a stock or asset transaction – one of the more consequential employee benefits decisions it will face is what to do with the target’s 401(k) plan. The buyer has three broad…
Benefits in M&A Deals: What Buyers Should Do with a Target’s 401(k) Plan – Key Decisions for Buyers
When a buyer acquires a company — whether through a stock or asset transaction — one of the more consequential employee benefits decisions it will face is what to do with the target’s 401(k) plan. The buyer has three broad…
Can’t See the Forest for the Trees? Top Plan Governance Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Sometimes the people involved with running qualified plans get so enmeshed in the details that they can’t see the forest for the trees. There are many steps involved in running a plan with the best service providers, good investment options…
Alternative Investments and Your 401(k): How Broad is the New Safe Harbor’s Protection?
President Trump’s executive order encouraging 401(k) plans to include alternative investments such as private equity, private credit, cryptocurrency, commodities and real estate was one of the most controversial benefits proposals in years. Some plan advisers made alarmist statements that no…
Privacy of Family Offices: Hidden Benefits Compliance Risks
By Victoria ZerjavFamily offices are understandably private, with many aspects of their operations shrouded in secrecy, including their investments, family members, ownership details and the structures designed to protect them. However, too much secrecy around family relationships and other…
What’s Old is New Again-the Five Part Fiduciary Test is Back
After years of proposals, reproposals and court decisions invalidating them, the Department of Labor’s revised fiduciary rule has officially ceased to exist. The Trump Administration has indicated that it will not be issuing its own proposal. Where does that leave…
Cohen & Buckmann Welcomes Partner Victoria Zerjav to Lead M&A ECEB Practice
By Sandra Cohen
We are pleased to announce that leading executive compensation and employee benefits (ECEB) attorney Victoria H. Zerjav has joined Cohen & Buckmann as a partner. Zerjav brings more than 20 years of experience advising on the compensation structures that sit…
What the Supreme Court’s Intel Decision Could Mean for Fiduciaries
How do you measure imprudence? When plaintiffs in an ERISA lawsuit claim that 401(k) plan investment choices are imprudent because they underperform alternative choices the fiduciaries should have made, the benchmark chosen for comparison may determine the result. But how…