In this sixth episode of our Ropes & Gray podcast series addressing emerging issues for fiduciaries of 401(k) and 403(b) plans to consider as part of their litigation risk management strategy, Doug Hallward-Driemeier, chair of Ropes & Gray’s appellate and
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework Announced
On Thursday, June 24, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden announced support for a $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (“Infrastructure Framework”), created by a bipartisan coalition of 21 senators, including eleven Republicans, nine Democrats, and one independent. The White House released…
Podcast: Pooled Employer Plans (“PEPs”)—An Outsourcing Opportunity for Small and Larger Employers as well as Private Equity Sponsors to Reduce their ERISA Fiduciary Responsibilities
In this fifth episode of our Ropes & Gray podcast series addressing emerging issues for fiduciaries of 401(k) and 403(b) plans to consider as part of their litigation risk management strategy, David Kirchner and Jack Eckart, both from our benefits…
IRS Issues Notices With Updated, Formal Guidance on Employee Retention Credits
In Bloomberg Tax, tax associates Isabelle Farrar, Alec Oveis, Phillip Popkin, and Joshua Thomas evaluate new IRS guidance regarding employee retention credits which are included in various legislative pandemic relief packages. The tax attorneys summarize the IRS notices, explaining guidance…
Upcoming & Noteworthy Tax Controversy Events
ABA/IBA/IFA Virtual U.S. and Latin America Tax Practice Trends: Kat Gregor is co-chair of a panel titled “Digital Economy – OECD Pillar 1 & 2 Developments & the LATAM Digital Taxes in Practice” during the co-organized ABA/IBA/IFA Virtual U.S.…
Ropes & Gray Hosts Webinar on Retirement Plan Litigation for Employers and Plan Sponsors
Litigation & enforcement partner Dan Ward, benefits partner Josh Lichtenstein, and benefits consulting principal David Kirchner co-hosted a webinar on May 25 focused on the recent wave of retirement plan litigation focused on not-for-profits and how to mitigate risk for…
Podcast: The DOL’s Cybersecurity Guidance for Retirement Plan Sponsors, Service Providers and Participants
In this fourth episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series addressing emerging issues for fiduciaries of 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans to consider as part of their litigation risk management strategy, ERISA & benefits partner Josh Lichtenstein speaks with Ed…
American Family Plan—Summary of Certain Key Tax Components
**These legal developments are still in progress. We will update this Alert as the Plan makes its way through the legislative process.***
On Wednesday April 28, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden announced the American Families Plan, designed to expand access…
Anderson v. Intel—A Test Case Regarding the Prudence of Adding Alternative Investments to Defined Contribution Plan Menus
In this third episode in a series of Ropes & Gray podcasts addressing emerging issues for fiduciaries of 401(k) and 403(b) plans to consider as part of their litigation risk management strategy, litigation & enforcement partner Amy Roy and benefits…
Trump Must Face an Investigation in New York About His Taxes, According to Lawyer
Following a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, former President Donald Trump will have to face an investigation in New York. María González Calvet, litigation & enforcement partner and former United States federal prosecutor, details the scope of this decision…