Media Mentions
2008
Todd Solomon was quoted in the August 21 issue of CCH Standard Federal Tax Reports on the IRS's recent revisions to its comprehensive system of correction programs, EPCRS, for sponsors of retirement plans. "The new revenue procedure is more of a fine tune of the program than a major overhaul but there are some items included that will be helpful for plan sponsors," Mr. Solomon said.
Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Welfare Benefit Plans
David Rogers was quoted in the August 7 issue of Highlights & Documents about the IRS's ruling against pension plan transfers. The IRS determined that the transfer of a defined benefit pension plan to an entity unrelated to the participants' employer is a violation of the section 401(a) exclusive benefit rule. Mr. Rogers commented that the ruling "pretty much quashes the approach …that people have been contemplating."
David E. Rogers, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Welfare Benefit Plans
Todd Solomon was quoted in the July issue of HealthLeaders InterStudy California Health Plan Analysis on how health insurers haven't seen much effect from gay marriage. "If the health plan is not real clear about how it defines spouse and which spouses it intended to cover, it may very well cover that spouse," Mr. Solomon said. "Whereas, if it were domestic partner, I think it would be much clearer; either the plan covers domestic partners, or it doesn't. So I think the burden is on employers to define what they mean by spouse now," he added.
Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Welfare Benefit Plans
Todd Solomon was mentioned in the June 27 issue of the New York Law Journal in an article regarding a suit against the federal government on behalf of Gary Day, a disabled gay father whose requests for financial assistance for his two children have been repeatedly ignored. Mr. Solomon was part of the McDermott team that teamed with Lambda Legal to represent Mr. Day in the case.
Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Welfare Benefit Plans
Todd Solomon was mentioned in the June 25 issue of the Windy City Times in an article regarding the recent Citywide Pride event hosted by Merrill Lynch and McDermott Will & Emery. The article discusses Mr. Solomon's presentation and his helpful hints for employers about domestic partner benefits. Mr. Solomon is also looking forward to possibly having civil unions in Illinois. Although it won't have an impact on federal benefits, it will clue more local companies into the needs of their LGBT employees. "It will do a lot for bringing this higher up on the radar screen for Illinois companies," Mr. Solomon said. "It will continue to bring attention to the issue."
Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Welfare Benefit Plans
Amy Gordon was quoted in the April 21 issue of Business Insurance in an article about how companies that have been using financial incentives or other inducements as part of their wellness programs must reconsider those incentives in light of recent federal guidelines clarifying what constitutes health-related discrimination in employee benefit plans. "Just satisfying HIPAA is not enough. There are a lot of other legal responsibilities,'' said Ms. Gordon.
Amy M. Gordon, Employee Benefits & Pensions, HIPAA, Welfare Benefit Plans
Todd Solomon was quoted in the March 20 issue of CCH Journal about how qualified plans would be required to allow rollovers by non-spouse beneficiaries under House-passed technical corrections to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA). "Before the PPA, participants could make hardship distributions for qualified expenses only for themselves or their spouse or dependents. Under the PPA, if your domestic partner is your beneficiary, you can make a hardship withdrawal, if the benefit plan allows," Mr. Solomon said.
Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Welfare Benefit Plans
2007
Chip Kerby was quoted in the May 7 issue of the Boston Business Journal about how portions of the state's new law to expand health insurance coverage may clash with federal statutes and appear vulnerable to legal challenges. "These are features vulnerable to attack," Mr. Kerby said.
, Consumer-Driven Health Care, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Welfare Benefit Plans
Susan Nash was mentioned in Business Wire on May 4 in regards to speaking at the HSA 2007, a national conference in Chicago, a forum for employers looking to save money on health care.
Susan M. Nash, Consumer-Driven Health Care, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Welfare Benefit Plans
