The Senate and House introduced two bipartisan bills, supported by the Council, to expand retirement savings opportunities for family caregivers.

The court cited the Council's amicus brief in upholding a lower court ruling that the defendant's plan was a bonus plan, not an ERISA plan. 

The American Benefits Council hosted a webinar on April 21 focused on recently proposed regulations governing a retirement plan fiduciary’s selection of designated investment alternatives.

EBSA's new approach closely models the Council’s recommendations for more effective, targeted enforcement.

Council President Katy Johnson explains how the McKee Foods case is an example of the Council’s vigilant advocacy in support of ERISA's federal preemption standard.

Most notably, the Council urged EBSA to include a process-based safe harbor in any final regulations and align the rules with the relevant provisions of the CAA, 2026.

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court decision and the Council’s amicus brief filed in September 2025.

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.