This is the first time a federal court has allowed an ERISA class-action lawsuit against a health plan sponsor to proceed beyond a motion to dismiss.

The DOL issued guidance addressing when proxy advisory firms may be considered ERISA fiduciaries.

Updates to the chart include notable developments in Minnesota and Philadelphia, Utah and Mississippi.

Council President Katy Johnson explains how members can interact with Council staff, their peers and benefits experts to help them meet their professional goals

The bill would effectively impose a benefits design mandate, giving dominant dialysis providers even more leverage to raise prices for commercially insured patients.

Allowing the 5th Circuit decision to stand could have a chilling effect on employer-sponsored health coverage.

A recent GAO report recommended the DOL issue additional guidance on participant data privacy in retirement plans.

Council President Katy Johnson explains how the proposed rule should help curb baseless litigation against plan sponsors.

While the ultimate outcome is positive, the court’s separate findings on standing remain concerning.

DOL, Treasury and HHS have indicated in litigation that they intend to rescind and replace the 2024 MHPAEA final rule with a new proposed rule.

The Council supports the adoption of PEPs and other MEPs as a means of expanding access to workplace retirement plans.

This asset-neutral, process-based approach and fiduciary safe harbor offers critically important reassurance to plan sponsors in light of the ongoing wave of ERISA litigation.