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Approaching Deadline for Pre-Approved DB Plan Document Restatements
To maintain reliance on a pre-approved plan document, all qualified plans and 403(b) plans must be restated periodically in accordance...
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Recent ERISA Forfeiture lawsuit against Intuit gains traction
Sherrie Boutwell of Boutwell Fay was recently quoted in a Law 360 article discussing a California federal judge's decision allowing....
Aug 19, 20241 min read


Texas Federal Courts Stay Fiduciary Rule
On July 25, 2024, Judge Jeremy Kernodle of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas temporarily blocked the US Department..
Aug 2, 20242 min read


Attention Plan Sponsors: Don't Miss the Form 5500 Deadline!
The deadline to file or extend your calendar year Form 5500 for the 2023 Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan is approaching...
Jul 26, 20241 min read


The IRS Has Issued Final Regulations About Required Minimum Distributions
The IRS has just issued very lengthy final regulations (TD 10001; RIN:1545-BP82) governing required minimum distributions (RMDs) that...
Jul 19, 20242 min read


Sherrie Boutwell to Speak at WP&BC's 2024 Western Benefits Conference
Boutwell Fay LLP is pleased to announce that our founding partner, Sherrie Boutwell, will be serving as a panelist at the 2024 Western...
Jul 12, 20241 min read


Recent Developments in 401(k) Forfeiture Cases: Key Updates for Plan Sponsors
We have two significant updates in the arena of 401(k) forfeiture cases that could have far-reaching implications for employers and plan spo
May 30, 20242 min read


Does ERISA Require that Health Insurers Provide Claims Data?
Congress’s expansion of ERISA to regulate employee health care benefits resulted in many new cases, particularly in regards to gaining...
May 29, 20242 min read


Cases That Could Reshape Employee Health Plan Management Fees
Court proceedings and arbitration this year could help reshape the way employers manage their employee health plans. Congress set the...
May 7, 20242 min read


Mental Health Parity Update: 3 Key Developments in 2023
Health & Welfare Journal of Pension Benefits Issues in Administration, Design, Funding, and Compliance Volume 31 • Number 2 • Winter 2024...
Apr 9, 20245 min read


DOL Final Rule for Workers Classification: Impact on Retirement Plan Participation and Healthcare Coverage
Boutwell Fay LLP is please to announce that Sherrie Boutwell will be speaking in an upcoming Strafford live video webinar on:...
Mar 18, 20241 min read


California’s New Non-Compete Laws: Effect on Benefit Plans
In 2023, California strengthened its already strict position on enforcing non-compete provisions against employees by enacting two new...
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Sherrie Boutwell to Speak at WP&BC Sacramento's 2024 Annual Legislative & Regulatory Update
We are happy to announce that Sherrie Boutwell will be a keynote speaker along with Melissa Kahn of State Street Global Advisors at the...
Jan 3, 20241 min read


Highlighting Our Top Five Blog Posts of the Year: SECURE 2.0 Insights
As the year draws to a close, we're reflecting on the key updates and insights that have shaped the landscape of retirement planning in...
Dec 28, 20231 min read


Happy Holidays! Let Us Help Make the Season Merry & Bright with Our Cookbook Gift to You
This year, Boutwell Fay gathered all of our favorite tropical recipes and now we are sharing them with you in our cookbook. This is our...
Dec 19, 20231 min read


IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Long-Term Part-Time Employee Rules
The SECURE Act in 2019 and SECURE 2.0 Act in 2022 expanded the availability of employer-sponsored retirement plans for long-term...
Dec 15, 20231 min read


Mastering Year-End Preparations: Lessons from a Year of Insightful Webinars
This past year, Boutwell Fay hosted a series of webinars focusing specifically on SECURE 2.0 issues. We covered key topics that are...
Dec 7, 20232 min read


Proposed Rule on the No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution Process
On October 27, 2023, the Biden Administration's proposed rule on the No Surprises Act’s (“NSA”) Federal Independent Dispute Resolution...
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Boutwell Fay Holiday Hours
The holidays are quickly approaching! Here are our office closures for the rest of the year: Wednesday, November 22nd - Monday, November...
Nov 16, 20231 min read


Boutwell Fay LLP Welcomes Richard Luna to the Firm
We are pleased to announce that Richard (Rich) Luna recently joined Boutwell Fay as Senior Counsel in our Irvine, California office.
Nov 3, 20234 min read
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