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2010

Date	Title
March 1, 2010	U.S. Department of Labor Provides Guidance on Reporting Obligations of 403(b) Plan Sponsors Type: On the Subject
February 17, 2010	New Military Leave Guidance Under the HEART Act Type: On the Subject
February 16, 2010	Interim Final Regulations on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 Type: On the Subject
January 28, 2010	New IRS Notice Provides Employers with Ability to Correct Defects in Nonqualified Plan Documents Type: White Papers
January 5, 2010	Effects of the New Compensation and Corporate Governance Rules on the 2010 Proxy Season Type: White Papers


2009

Date	Title
December 23, 2009	COBRA Subsidy Extension Type: On the Subject
October 20, 2009	Frequently Asked Employment Law Questions This Flu Season Type: On the Subject
October 8, 2009	Employment Alert No. 167: TUPE: No Service Provision Change Where Activities "Wholly Different" Type: UK Employment Alert
October 6, 2009	Employment Alert No. 166: Employment Law Changes Taking Effect in October 2009 Type: UK Employment Alert
October 5, 2009	IRS to Audit 6,000 Companies in National Research Program Initiative to Test Employment Tax Compliance Type: On the Subject
September 29, 2009	Employment Alert No 165: Heyday: Default Retirement Age of 65 if Lawful Type: UK Employment Alert
September 21, 2009	Bill Introduced to Repeal the Federal Defense of Marriage Act Type: On the Subject
August 5, 2009	New Law Makes Significant Changes to Group Health Plans Insured in New York: Dependent Coverage Extended and COBRA Protections Expanded Type: On the Subject
August 3, 2009	Vacation Policy Cannot Save Massachusetts Employers from Paying Accrued, Unused Vacation Time upon Termination Type: On the Subject
July 29, 2009	Deadline Extended for Some Taxpayers Who Recently Learned of the FBAR Reporting Requirement Type: On the Subject
July 23, 2009	Department of Labor Provides Form 5500 Transition Relief for 403(b) Plans with Respect to Pre-2009 Contracts Type: On the Subject
July 17, 2009	IRS Publishes Benefit Plan Audit Materials Type: On the Subject
July 16, 2009	IRS Provides Guidance on the Taxation of Employment-Related Settlement Payments Type: On the Subject
May/June 2009	Inside M&A - May/June 2009 Type: Inside M&A
June 12, 2009	Treasury Department and SEC Announce New Executive Compensation Initiatives Type: On the Subject
June 8, 2009	Federal Government’s Acquisition of Equity Interests Does Not Constitute 409A Payment Event Type: On the Subject
May 28, 2009	California Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Same-Sex Marriage, but Recognizes Marriages Performed in 2008 Type: On the Subject
May 20, 2009	IRS Proposed Regulations Permit Suspension of Safe Harbor Nonelective Contributions upon Substantial Business Hardship Type: On the Subject
May 19, 2009	IRS Announces Withholding Table Fix for Pension Payments, Plan Sponsor Action Needed Type: On the Subject
May 15, 2009	Employment Alert No. 162: Are “settled views” on climate change a “belief” for the purposes of the Religion or Belief Regulations? Type: UK Employment Alert
May 13, 2009	Tax Relief for Underwater Stock Options Available in Belgium Until June 30, 2009 Type: On the Subject
April 21, 2009	IRS Issues Final Regulations on Automatic Contribution Arrangements Type: On the Subject
April 16, 2009	IRS Proposes Prototype Program for 403(b) Plans Type: On the Subject
April 16, 2009	Multiemployer Plan Funding Relief Guidance Issued: Immediate Action Needed Type: On the Subject
April 16, 2009	Second Circuit Reverses Bankruptcy Court’s Decision on PBGC Termination Premiums Type: On the Subject
April 6, 2009	Employment Alert No. 161: The repeal of the statutory dismissal, disciplinary & grievance procedures Type: UK Employment Alert
April 3, 2009	Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Iowa and Pending in Vermont Type: On the Subject
April 3, 2009	The Effect of the Proposed Employee Free Choice Act on Current Labor Law Type: White Papers
March 25, 2009	Employment Law Changes in 2009 Type: White Papers
March 19, 2009	DOL Issues New Model COBRA Notices to Explain COBRA Premium Subsidy Type: On the Subject
March 11, 2009	Failure to Pay Over Withheld Taxes to IRS Carries Severe Risks for Executives Type: On the Subject
March 6, 2009	Employment Alert No. 160: First Ever English Court Award of Compensation to Employee Inventors Type: UK Employment Alert
February 27, 2009	CHIPRA: How it Affects Your Group Health Plan Type: On the Subject
February 24, 2009	DOL Issues Guidance on Annual Funding Notice Type: On the Subject
February 19, 2009	The COBRA Premium Subsidy Law: Understanding Your Compliance Obligations Type: White Papers
February 18, 2009	American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Expands Executive Compensation Restrictions Type: White Papers
February 13, 2009	Seventh Circuit Rules Against Plaintiffs in Deere ERISA “Excessive Fees” Case Type: On the Subject
February 10, 2009	Restrictions on Executive Compensation Under EESA Type: On the Subject
January 29, 2009	Supreme Court Clarifies That a Former Spouse’s Benefits Are Governed by Plan’s Express Terms Type: On the Subject
January 21, 2009	Employment Alert No. 159: Holiday pay for long-term sick workers Type: UK Employment Alert
January 20, 2009	Disclosure Considerations for Public Companies for the 2009 Annual Disclosure Season and Beyond Type: On the Subject
January 20, 2009	Responding to RiskMetrics’ Updated Corporate Governance Voting Guidelines for the 2009 Proxy Season Type: On the Subject
January 16, 2009	The Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008: Limited Relief and Technical Guidance for Qualified Retirement Plans Type: On the Subject
January 9, 2009	IRS Issues Initial Guidance and Limited Transition Relief for Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans Subject to New Section 457A Type: On the Subject
January 7, 2009	Employment Alert No. 158: Increase in Employment Protection Awards 2009 Type: UK Employment Alert
January 6, 2009	Implied Employer Consent Increases Early Retirement Equalisation Costs Type: On the Subject


2008

Date	Title
December 2008	International News, Issue 3, 2008 Type: International News
December 12, 2008	IRS Provides Relief for Sponsors of 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plans Type: On the Subject
December 5, 2008	New 409A Guidance Issued, 457A Guidance Expected Shortly Type: On the Subject
October 31, 2008	UK Employment Alert No. 157: Clause not reflecting parties’ intention was a sham despite no intention to deceive Type: UK Employment Alert
October 17, 2008	UK Employment Alert No. 156: The Necessity of Time Off for Dependant Care Type: UK Employment Alert
October 13, 2008	Mental Health Parity Act Signed into Law – Ramifications for Your Health Plan Type: On the Subject
October 1, 2008	UK Employment Alert No. 155: Employment Law Changes Taking Effect in October 2008 Type: UK Employment Alert
August 20, 2008	UK Employment Alert No. 154: Pension Scheme Contributions During Additional Maternity Leave Type: UK Employment Alert
August 15, 2008	IRS Updates Qualified Plan Correction Program Type: On the Subject
August 5, 2008	IRS Sets Deadline for Transfers from Dual-Qualified to Puerto Rico-Only Qualified Plans Type: On the Subject
August 5, 2008	UK Employment Alert No. 153: Changes to Entitlements During Additional Maternity Leave Type: UK Employment Alert
July 18, 2008	IRS Issues Miscellaneous Guidance on Health Savings Accounts Type: On the Subject
July 17, 2008	District Court Clarifies Standard for Providing Notice of Plan Limitations Provisions Type: On the Subject
July 9, 2008	UK Employment Alert No. 152: “Informal” grievance still amounts to a statutory grievance Type: UK Employment Alert
July 7, 2008	UK Employment Alert No. 151: Disability-related discrimination – House of Lords clarify new “comparator” test Type: UK Employment Alert
July 3, 2008	HEART Act Provides Benefits for Employees on Active Military Duty Type: On the Subject
June 27, 2008	SEC Permits Aggregate Section 16 Reporting Type: On the Subject
June 17, 2008	Court Holds Total Return Swaps Confer 13(d) Beneficial Ownership Type: On the Subject
May 23, 2008	California Same-Sex Marriage Ruling: Employee Benefit Plan Implications Type: On the Subject
April 22, 2008	Extensions to the UK Pensions Regulators “Moral Hazard” Powers Type: On the Subject
April 16, 2008	403(b) Plan Sponsors Subject to New Reporting and Audit Requirements Type: On the Subject
April 4, 2008	UK Employment Alert No. 150: Changes to Sex Discrimination Legislation Type: UK Employment Alert
March 5, 2008	Winding-Up FURBS – the End Game Type: On the Subject
March 4, 2008	DOL Guidance: ERISA Fiduciary Responsibility to Monitor and Collect Delinquent Contributions Type: On the Subject
February 28, 2008	UK Employment Alert No. 149: Changes to Immigration Rules Affecting Employers Type: UK Employment Alert
February 25, 2008	Supreme Court Expands Remedies Available for ERISA Fiduciary Breach Claims Type: On the Subject
February 22, 2008	IRS Issues More Section 162(m) Guidance Type: On the Subject
February 8, 2008	IRS Ruling Creates Uncertainty Regarding What Constitutes Performance-Based Compensation Under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) Type: On the Subject
February 7, 2008	Pension Protection Fund Levy – Reduce Your Liability Type: On the Subject
February 7, 2008	UK Employment Alert No. 148: Court of Appeal rules on agency workers Type: UK Employment Alert
January 25, 2008	IRS Sending Taxpayer Delinquency Investigation Notices Type: On the Subject
January 15, 2008	UK Employment Alert No. 147A: Developments to look out for in 2008 Type: UK Employment Alert


2007

Date	Title
November 23, 2007	UK Employment Alert No. 147: Dismissal on grounds that employee not entitled to work in the UK Type: UK Employment Alert
November 9, 2007	Final QDIA Regulations Require Immediate Consideration by Plan Fiduciaries Type: On the Subject
October 29, 2007	UK Employment Alert 146: Scope of collective redundancy consultation extended Type: UK Employment Alert
October 23, 2007	Navigating the International Provisions of Code §409A Type: White Papers
October 19, 2007	UK Employment Alert 145: Objectively justifying age discrimination in the UK - pensions Type: UK Employment Alert
September 4, 2007	Textron Protects Tax Accrual Workpapers from IRS Summons Type: On the Subject
August 30, 2007	UK Employment Alert 144: Dismissal at the behest of a third party Type: UK Employment Alert
August 22, 2007	Final 403(b) Regulations Offer Planning Opportunities and Some Surprises for Plan Sponsors Type: On the Subject
August 10, 2007	Clarifications and Modifications to Determination Applications for Retirement Plans Type: On the Subject
July 17, 2007	UK Employment Alert No. 143: Enforceable restrictive covenants Type: UK Employment Alert
July 9, 2007	Medicare Coordinated Retiree Health Care Plans Remain a Viable Plan Design Type: On the Subject
June 29, 2007	Pension Protection Act Expands Distribution and Withdrawal Rights for Non-Spouse Beneficiaries Type: On the Subject
June 28, 2007	UK Employment Alert No. 142: Smoke-free Workplaces - 1 July 2007 Type: UK Employment Alert
June 13, 2007	Final Roth 401(k) Regulations Released Type: On the Subject
May 24, 2007	The Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act–What Employers Need to Know Type: On the Subject
May 7, 2007	HIPAA and Wellness Program Regulations Revised Type: On the Subject
April 13, 2007	Key Changes, Surprises and Opportunities in the Final 409A Regulations Type: On the Subject
March 28, 2007	Government Guidance on Qualified Domestic Relations Orders: U.S. DOL Issues Interim Regulations, PBGC Updates its Handbook Type: On the Subject
March 13, 2007	DOL Provides Guidance for Retirement Plan Statements, Including Some Changes Effective First Quarter 2007 Type: On the Subject
January 18, 2007	Update from Germany - January 2007 Type: On the Subject


2006

Date	Title
December 14, 2006	Changes on the Horizon for Health Savings Accounts Type: On the Subject
September 21, 2006	Medical Expense Reimbursements for Non-Dependent Beneficiary Renders All HRA Reimbursements Taxable Type: On the Subject
July 19, 2006	IRS Provides Further Guidance on Use of Debit and Credit Cards for FSAs and HRAs Type: On the Subject
July 14, 2006	U.S. Supreme Court’s Ruling Expands the Definition of Bias Retaliation Type: On the Subject
July 11, 2006	Same-Gender Marriage Developments Force Benefit Plan Sponsors to Reconcile Conflicting Messages - Part 2 Type: On the Subject
June 29, 2006	Same-Gender Marriage Developments Force Benefit Plan Sponsors to Reconcile Conflicting Messages Type: On the Subject
June 19, 2006	Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of ERISA’s Equitable Remedies Type: On the Subject
June 16, 2006	IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Affecting Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Type: On the Subject
June 2, 2006	IRS Updates Voluntary Correction Program Type: On the Subject
May 26, 2006	U.S. Public Companies Advised to Prepare Now for Revamped SEC Executive Compensation Disclosure Requirements Type: White Papers
May 24, 2006	Roth 401(k)—IRS Issues Guidance on Distributions, Rollovers and Plan Amendments Type: On the Subject
April 2006	International News, Issue 1, 2006 Type: International News
February 2, 2006	Deadline for Reforming Impermissible Suspension of Benefits Provisions is Extended Type: On the Subject
January 23, 2006	Roth 401(k) Roadmap for Employers Type: On the Subject
January 10, 2006	Group Health Plan Sponsors Required to Submit Annual Disclosure Form Type: On the Subject


2005

Date	Title
October 13, 2005	Post-Sav-On Victory: Not all Wage-and-Hour Classes Will Be Certified Type: On the Subject
September 30, 2005	U.S. Treasury and IRS Issue Proposed Regulations Under Section 409A Type: On the Subject
September 6, 2005	IRS Finalizes New Employee Plan Determination Letter Procedures Type: On the Subject
June 27, 2005	Recent Guidance on Selecting and Monitoring Service Providers Type: On the Subject
June 21, 2005	Decision Time for Retiree Health Plan Sponsors Type: On the Subject
June 17, 2005	Group Health Plan Sponsors Required to Send New Medicare Notice Type: On the Subject
June 14, 2005	Simplified and Expanded Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program Type: On the Subject
May 23, 2005	IRS Provides Relief for the Flexible Spending Account “Use It or Lose It” Rule Type: On the Subject
May 10, 2005	New Bankruptcy Act – Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Provisions Type: On the Subject
March 1, 2005	IRS Issues News Flash that Highlights Complexities of Automatic Cashouts for Plan Sponsors Type: On the Subject
January 28, 2005	New Anti-Discrimination Act (ADA) in Germany Type: On the Subject


2004

Date	Title
December 2, 2004	Implication of New Definition of Dependent for Employer-Sponsored Plans Type: On the Subject
November 18, 2004	IRS Issues Long-Awaited Guidance on 403(b) Annuities for Tax-Exempt Organizations Type: On the Subject
November 8, 2004	Encouraging a Responsible Aprroach to Consumer-Driven Health Care Type: White Papers
October 20, 2004	DOL Final Regulation Requires Amendment to Automatic Cash-Out Provisions Type: On the Subject
October 20, 2004	U.S. Congress Approves Significant Changes to the Tax Rules for Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans Type: White Papers
August 9, 2004	Employee Benefits: Recent HSA Guidance Provides Helpful Information for Employers Type: On the Subject
July 19, 2004	Employee Benefits: U.S. Supreme Court Blocks State Malpractice Claims Against HMOs Type: On the Subject
June 25, 2004	IRS and Congress Target Exempt Organizations’ Executive Compensation Practices Type: On the Subject
June 14, 2004	Employee Benefits: DOL Continues Focus on Fiduciary Duties Through Education Initiative Type: On the Subject
May 25, 2004	IRS-Required Annuity Disclosures: July 1, 2004 Deadline Type: On the Subject
May 18, 2004	The ABCs of HSAs: A Primer on Health Savings Accounts Type: On the Subject
May 17, 2004	IRS Focus On Deficient Executive Compensation Reporting and Governance Practices Increases Risks Of Non-Compliance Type: On the Subject
May 11, 2004	Recent Domestic Partner Developments Present Challenges for Employers Type: On the Subject
May 4, 2004	Executive Compensation Alert - Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Provisions Added to the International Tax Bill Type: White Papers
Spring 2004	International News Spring 2004 Type: International News
April 6, 2004	A Primer on Health Savings Accounts and Recent IRS Guidance Type: On the Subject
February 26, 2004	IRS Issues Ruling on Retiree Medical Funding Type: On the Subject
February 6, 2004	IRS Expands and Reinforces its Executive Compensation Audit Initiative Type: On the Subject


2003

Date	Title
December 8, 2003	Recent Domestic Partner Developments Present Challenges for Employers Type: On the Subject
December 3, 2003	Impact of the Medicare Prescription Drug Act on Plan Sponsors Type: On the Subject
November 24, 2003	Fiduciary Responsibility in Light of U.S. Mutual Fund Industry Problems Type: On the Subject
September 17, 2003	Over-the-Counter Drugs May Now Be Reimbursable Type: On the Subject
July 28, 2003	IRS Issues Final Regulations for Catch-Up Contributions Type: On the Subject
June 25, 2003	IRS Expands and Updates Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System Type: On the Subject
June 10, 2003	DOL’s Proposed Regulations Clarify, Expand COBRA Notice Obligations Type: On the Subject
June 3, 2003	DOL Issues New Guidance on Payment of Plan Expenses Type: On the Subject
May 13, 2003	IRS Approves Use of Credit Cards for FSAs and HRAs Type: On the Subject
April 7, 2003	Government Concedes Pension Plan Termination Tax Case Type: On the Subject
March 20, 2003	Employment Alert No. 60- Rise in National Minimum Wage Type: UK Employment Alert
February 5, 2003	Proposed IRS Rules Governing Cash Balance Plans Offer Guidance Regarding Age Discrimination Type: On the Subject
January 31, 2003	Employer Held Responsible for Inaccurate Descriptions of Employee Benefits by Low-level Employees Type: On the Subject


2002

Date	Title
September 2002	SEC Reviewing NYSE AND NASDAQ Proposals for Revised Corporate Governance Standards Type: On the Subject
August 2002	IRS Cracks Down on Abusive Split-Dollar Life Insurance Scheme Type: On the Subject
August 2002	Sarbanes-Oxley Act- Implications for Executive Compensation Type: On the Subject
July 2002	IRS Approves New Health Plan Design Type: On the Subject
July 2002	Proposed Legislation to Tax Immediately Deferred Compensation for Senior Executives Type: On the Subject
July 2002	Recent Legislative Developments - Deferred Compensation for Senior Executives Type: On the Subject
July 2002	Tax Rules Proposed for Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements Type: On the Subject
June 2002	IRS and U.S. Department of the Treasury Grant Stock Option Relief Type: On the Subject
April 2002	SEC Proposes New, Amended Corporate Disclosure Rules on Periodic Reporting and Insider Transactions Type: On the Subject
January 2002	A Battle for Subrogation Rights Type: On the Subject
January 2002	IRS Changes Course On Split-Dollar Life Insurance And Offers Transitional Tax Planning Opportunities Type: On the Subject
January 2002	January 31st Annual Tax Reporting Deadline for ISOs and ESPPs Type: On the Subject
January 2002	U.S. Supreme Court Hands Employers Disability Act Victory Type: On the Subject
January 2002	Year 2002 Indexed Dollar Limits for Qualified Retirement Plans Type: On the Subject


2001

Date	Title
December 2001	UK Employment Tribunals: Open to All? Type: On the Subject
November 2001	IRS Expands Tax Benefits Of Charitable Contributions in Wake of Terrorist Attacks Type: On the Subject
August 2001	Changes to SAYE Bonus Rates Type: On the Subject
August 2001	EGTRRA Provides New Retirement Benefit Opportunities For Tax Exempt Entities Type: On the Subject
July 2001	EGTRRA and Qualified Plans: Highlights of the Key Plan Amendment Issues Type: On the Subject
June 2001	New Tax Law Addresses S Corporation ESOP Abuses Type: On the Subject
February 2001	Department of Labor Reverses Course on Plan Expenses Type: On the Subject
February 2001	Recent Regulations Affecting Severance Releases Type: On the Subject
February 2001	Subrogation Enforcement Issues Under ERISA Group Health Plans Type: On the Subject
January 2001	IRS Announces Intent to Impose Payroll Taxes on Incentive & Stock Option Employee Stock Purchase Plans Type: On the Subject
January 2001	IRS Review of Split-Dollar Life Insurance Type: On the Subject


2000

Date	Title
October 2000	The Longstanding Payroll Tax Exemption for Statuatory Stock Options May Be Eliminated Type: On the Subject
October 2000	Third Circuit Court of Appeals and EEOC Benefits Compliance Manual Apply ADEA to Retiree Plans Type: On the Subject

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Title

October 2000