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Boutwell Fay LLP Ranked Among Best Law Firms® for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
We are proud to announce that Boutwell Fay LLP has been recognized in the 2025 California Edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®.
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Summer Hours & Holiday Closure
Starting Friday, June 6th, and continuing through Friday, August 29th, our office will have adjusted hours.
Early Closure: Our office will close at 3:00 PM (PST) every Friday during this period, giving our staff a head start on their summer weekends.
Holiday Reminder: Please note that our office will be fully closed on Friday, July 4th.
Jun 6
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Boutwell Fay LLP Welcomes Allison Martinez to the Firm
Allison brings more than a decade of experience in employee benefits and tax law and will be a valuable addition to our team. She advises on a wide range of issues, including tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) fiduciary matters, ACA (Affordable Care Act), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) compliance, and more.
Jun 5
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Executive Order Pushes for Transparent Healthcare Pricing
A recent Executive Order (EO), “Making America Healthy Again by Empowering Patients with Clear, Accurate, and Actionable Healthcare Pricing Information,” aims to increase consumer access to healthcare pricing information by increasing enforcement of regulations released pursuant to an EO issued in 2019.
May 30
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District Court Throws ACA Employer Mandate Enforcement into Question
Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a potentially sweeping decision that could disrupt the enforcement of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer mandate.
May 13
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📆 Upcoming Presentation | Retirement Plan Pitfalls: How to Stay Ahead with 401(k) & CalSavers
Boutwell Fay LLP is proud to announce that Katrina Veldkamp, Partner at the firm, will be speaking at “Retirement Plan Pitfalls: How to Stay Ahead with 401(k) & CalSavers,” presented by the Desert Communities Employer Advisory Council (EAC) in partnership with the Employment Development Department.
May 6
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2025 NIPA Annual Forum and Expo
Join Sherrie for a practical discussion exploring the unique dynamics between TPAs, actuaries, and ERISA attorneys. The session will dive into ethical challenges, documentation best practices, and strategies for building productive relationships that support smoother plan operations.
Apr 21
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Supreme Court Sides with Cornell Plan Participants on a Technical Point with Big Implications
In Cunningham v. Cornell University, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that plaintiffs asserting prohibited transaction claims under ERISA §406(a)(1)(C) do not need to plead facts related to the §408(b)(2)(A) exemption to survive a motion to dismiss.
Apr 18
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DOL Guidance on Annual Funding Notice Requirement Changes for Defined Benefit Plans
Section 343 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 amended Section 101(f) of ERISA which relates to the annual funding notice (“AFN”) requirements fo
Apr 10
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2025 WP&BC Seattle Chapter's Spring Seminar
The Western Pension & Benefits Council, Seattle Chapter sponsors educational programs and events throughout the year addressing...
Apr 9
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New Options for ACA Reporting
The IRS recently issued Notice 2025-15, providing guidance on how applicable large employers (“ALEs”) can meet the requirements...
Apr 4
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Department of Labor Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program Updates
On Tuesday, January 14th, the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued final rules for the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Pro
Mar 26
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Navigating Health and Welfare Benefits Through Mergers and Acquisitions
Navigating Benefit Plans Through Mergers and Acquisitions will provide practical knowledge and up-to-date information on legal...
Mar 10
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Navigating Retirement Plans Through Mergers and Acquisitions
In this two-hour training, instructors Sherri Boutwell, J.D., and Katrina Veldkamp, J.D., will lead attendees through these critical issues,
Mar 10
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Correcting Retirement Plan Mistakes in the Wild, Wild, West
Howdy Pardner! Please join us for the “rootinest tootinest” EPCRS/VFCP Presentation In the wild, wild west!
Mar 10
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Deferred Compensation Plans: A Guide for the Perplexed
March 20, 2025, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET | WebinarNon-qualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans for the school's senior leadership...
Mar 3
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