We deliver comprehensive solutions to the challenging problems that arise out of pension benefit plans, welfare benefit plans, and executive compensation arrangements. We draw on the experience of the attorneys in our ERISA, labor & employment, corporate, litigation, privacy/HIPAA, tax, and insurance practices and form a team that is best suited to your needs. Our multi-disciplinary approach allows us to better guide you through the complex worlds of benefits and executive compensation.
Our ERISA and Employee Benefits practice primarily serves plans and their sponsors (employers), administrators, fiduciaries, and insurers. We divide our experience and services into four overlapping categories: Compliance, Transactions, Litigation, and the unique area of Healthcare Benefits.
Compliance Services
We provide compliance guidance with respect to numerous laws such as:
| • ERISA • Internal Revenue Code • Affordable Care Act • HIPAA & privacy laws | • Family Medical Leave Act • State Insurance, Healthcare, and Disability-Related Laws |
Transactions
We advise our clients in a variety of transactions including:
| • Plan documents, SPDs/SMMs, notices • Service provider agreements • ESOPs | • Corporate M&A – due diligence • Withdrawal and successor liability • Executive compensation and tax issues |
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
We represent clients in complex disputes in federal and state courts. For example:
| • Coverage disputes • Breach of fiduciary duty claims • Benefit denial claims | • Withdrawal/successor liability claims • Health care litigation (see below) |
Healthcare Benefits
We have significant advisory and litigation experience in the highly-regulated healthcare benefits space, including:
| • Tax-advantaged arrangements (e.g. ICHRA) • Delivery and financing models (e.g. PPO) • Service provider arrangements (e.g. PBM) • Risk-sharing arrangements (e.g. ACO) | • Provider litigation • Participant & beneficiary litigation • No Surprises Act • Mental Health Parity Acts |