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New IRS FAQs Answer COVID-Related Retirement Questions
New FAQs from IRS help answer questions about retirement
Dec 12, 20211 min read


2022 Plan Limits (COLA)
The IRS has released the new benefit plan limits for 2022 with their dollar adjustments for cost-of-living. The changes for...
Dec 6, 20211 min read


CalSavers Case is Back Again!
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has filed a petition with the United States Supreme Court, asking that Court strike down the 9th...
Nov 11, 20211 min read


Webinar: Get Ready for 2022: Year-End Checklist for Benefit Plans
Free webinar helping you get ready for the new year changes to benefit plans.
Nov 11, 20211 min read


Plaintiff Proof Your Cycle 3 DC Plan Restatement
The IRS has taken the trust/custodial provisions out of the Cycle 3 DC pre-approved plan process and will not rule on ERISA Title I...
Oct 22, 20211 min read


Mental Health Parity After CAA: A Primer and Next Steps
HEALTH & WELFARE JOURNAL of PENSION BENEFITS ISSUES IN ADMINISTRATION, DESIGN, FUNDING, AND COMPLINACE Volume 29 • Number 1 • Autumn 2021...
Sep 30, 20215 min read


Boutwell Fay Sponsors the OC Chapter of WP&BC
As a proud sponsor of the Orange County Chapter of Western Pension & Benefits Council, Boutwell Fay was recently profiled in their...
Sep 10, 20211 min read


Sherrie Boutwell Presenting at OCBA webinar on CalSavers & ERISA Basics for the Non-Benefits Lawyer
Join Sherrie Boutwell on September 22 at 11am as she presents “July 2022 is Coming: CalSavers and ERISA Basics for the Non-Benefits...
Sep 1, 20211 min read


One of “Best Lawyers in America” 2022
Boutwell Fay is proud to announce that Alison Smith Fay has been selected as one of The Best Lawyers in America® 2022, in the area of...
Aug 23, 20211 min read


The IRS Giveth and the IRS Taketh Away…
The IRS just announced significant improvements (with one important exception) to its popular EPCRS Program, generally effective as of...
Jul 15, 20211 min read


LSL's Driving Relationships Event
On July 12, 2021, Ruel Pile from the Firm joined our longtime friends and colleagues at Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP for their LSL Driving...
Jul 15, 20211 min read


Hughes v. Northwestern
On July 2, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal in the case of Hughes v. Northwestern University. This case is one of...
Jul 8, 20211 min read


WEBINAR: Health & Welfare Plan Issues in Mergers & Acquisitions
Recording now available: Boutwell Fay LLP recently hosted a webinar highlighting health & welfare plan issues to watch for during an M&A...
Jun 15, 20211 min read


More Questions on COBRA Subsidies Answered
Following our April 2021 webinar "COBRA Premium Assistance: Your Questions Answered" on the new COBRA subsidies under the American Rescue...
May 30, 202110 min read


California’s Mandatory Retirement Plan Law Upheld by the Ninth Circuit
On May 6, 2021, the Ninth Circuit upheld California’s retirement plan mandate and affirmed that it is not preempted by ERISA. Under...
May 24, 20211 min read


Is Your Plan Cybersecure Right Now?
Not a day goes by without another news story about a cybersecurity incident compromising the data of a few million people. Although no...
May 17, 20211 min read


IRS Releases More Guidance on Partial Plan Terminations During COVID
The Internal Revenue Service has updated its FAQs regarding partial plan terminations during COVID under Section 209 of the Taxpayer...
May 16, 20211 min read


10 Questions to Ask Before Signing That New Service Agreement
“Attached is Our Standard Service Agreement...” Sound familiar? If not, it may shortly – it is widely expected that retirement plan...
May 10, 20211 min read


Restatement Period Opens for Pre-Approved Defined Contribution Plans
In June 2020, the IRS announced that they were issuing opinion letters for pre-approved defined contribution plan documents. This means...
May 3, 20211 min read
What is a Partial Plan Termination?
With the economic impacts of recent events, partial terminations are a frequent issue facing qualified plans. The Internal Revenue Code...
Apr 26, 20212 min read
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