Third Circuit Holds No Deference Due Where Administrator Fails to Articulate an Interpretation of an Ambiguous Plan Term

Third Circuit Holds No Deference Due Where Administrator Fails to Articulate an Interpretation of.. Third Circuit Holds No Deference Due Where Administrator Fails to Articulate an Interpretation of..

In most cases, denials of ERISA plan benefits by administrators who have been granted discretionary ..
New Reporting Requirement Under FinCEN's 'Residential Real Estate Rule' in Effect as of March 1,.. New Reporting Requirement Under FinCEN's 'Residential Real Estate Rule' in Effect as of March 1,..

On March 1, 2026, the Residential Real Estate Rule issued by the US Department of the Treasury's..
My Big Fat Greek Divorce – The Collateral-Order Exception to the Final Judgment Rule My Big Fat Greek Divorce – The Collateral-Order Exception to the Final Judgment Rule

The Law Court typically may only consider an appeal of a “final judgment”—that is, a decision that..
Artificial Intelligence and M&A- Navigating the New Deal Landscape Artificial Intelligence and M&A- Navigating the New Deal Landscape

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a niche consideration in corporate transactions. Whether..
PFAS Air Emissions Back on EPA’s Radar PFAS Air Emissions Back on EPA’s Radar

We have published in recent years several times on PFAS air emissions issues, including legislative ..
NLRB’s Aggressive Bargaining Order Framework Rejected by Sixth Circuit as Agency Overreach NLRB’s Aggressive Bargaining Order Framework Rejected by Sixth Circuit as Agency Overreach

On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit rejected the National Labor..
“Sound Science” Legislation and Environmental Regulations Clash In Several States “Sound Science” Legislation and Environmental Regulations Clash In Several States

Under the second Trump administration, the Make American Healthy Again program has as one of its..
The “Accredited Investor” Definition:  The SEC Appears Poised to Both Loosen and Tighten It The “Accredited Investor” Definition: The SEC Appears Poised to Both Loosen and Tighten It

The SEC staff has continued to update, refine, and supplement the staff’s longstanding Compliance..
Top Three Legal Considerations for Family Business Owners Preparing for a Sale Top Three Legal Considerations for Family Business Owners Preparing for a Sale

As the Great Wealth Transfer unfolds, family business owners face critical legal decisions in..
Whose Charity Is It Anyway? How Family Law Treats Philanthropy Made During Marriage Whose Charity Is It Anyway? How Family Law Treats Philanthropy Made During Marriage

For high-net-worth couples navigating divorce, philanthropic assets and endeavors often represent..
A “New Era” of Consumer Medicine? FDA Takes Another Swipe at “Unapproved” Compounded Drugs A “New Era” of Consumer Medicine? FDA Takes Another Swipe at “Unapproved” Compounded Drugs

For years, the commercial compounding and telehealth industry blossomed, buoyed by exploding..
USCIS Introduces a New Edition of Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker USCIS Introduces a New Edition of Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new edition of Form I-129, Petition..
Constitutional Reform Decree on the Reduction of the Workweek Constitutional Reform Decree on the Reduction of the Workweek

On March 3, 2026, the Official Gazette of the Federation published the “Decree amending Sections IV ..
SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, March 10 SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, March 10

SCOTUSblog is excited to announce the addition of podcasts Amarica’s Constitution and Divided..
Shanghai Huangpu District People’s Court: AI Prompts Not Copyrightable Shanghai Huangpu District People’s Court: AI Prompts Not Copyrightable

In recent decision (2025) 沪0101 民初14775 号, the Shanghai Huangpu District People’s Court held that..
New York City Finalizes SHIELD Rule Imposing New Requirements on Debt Collection Practices New York City Finalizes SHIELD Rule Imposing New Requirements on Debt Collection Practices

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) has finalized the Stopping..
SEC Provides Relief to Certain FPI Directors and Officers from New Section 16(a) Reporting.. SEC Provides Relief to Certain FPI Directors and Officers from New Section 16(a) Reporting..

As discussed in our Dec. 23, 2025, GT Alert, Congress enacted the Holding Foreign Insiders..
Court agrees to hear case on environmental laws, does not act on several Second Amendment challenges Court agrees to hear case on environmental laws, does not act on several Second Amendment challenges

The Supreme Court added just one case – a technical dispute over the interaction between two..
Whistleblower Retaliation: Enforcement Trends, Legal Protections, and Emerging Risks for Employers Whistleblower Retaliation: Enforcement Trends, Legal Protections, and Emerging Risks for Employers

The Expanding Reach of Whistleblower ProtectionsIn recent years, whistleblower protection laws have ..
EIOPA Consultation Paper on PE in Insurance EIOPA Consultation Paper on PE in Insurance

IntroductionOn 3 February 2026, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)..
Will the mystery of the Dobbs leak ever be solved? Will the mystery of the Dobbs leak ever be solved?

Justice Clarence Thomas’ virtual appearance last week at a legal conference in Washington, D.C...
CMS Announces Temporary Nationwide DMEPOS Medical Supply Company Medicare Enrollment Moratorium CMS Announces Temporary Nationwide DMEPOS Medical Supply Company Medicare Enrollment Moratorium

Key TakeawaysOn Feb. 27, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a..
Off and Running: The U.S. House of Representatives Kicks Off the Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations.. Off and Running: The U.S. House of Representatives Kicks Off the Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations..

Spending season began in the U.S. House of Representatives on February 25 as the House..
Mobile Messaging in 2026: Mind Your Opt-Ins and Opt-Outs Mobile Messaging in 2026: Mind Your Opt-Ins and Opt-Outs

Introduction: The Rewards and Risks of Mobile MessagingMobile messaging is a necessity for a modern ..
Recent Years Have Seen Major Shifts to the NEPA Landscape Recent Years Have Seen Major Shifts to the NEPA Landscape

In recent years, there have been major shifts involving the National Environmental Policy Act..
Shot Clock Violation: Judge Tosses Untimely Construction Defect Claims Shot Clock Violation: Judge Tosses Untimely Construction Defect Claims

In basketball there is a shot clock. Once a team has the ball, it must shoot within 30 seconds...
CIT Orders Refund of IEEPA Duties on “Any and All” Unliquidated Entries CIT Orders Refund of IEEPA Duties on “Any and All” Unliquidated Entries

Key TakeawaysCIT Judge Eaton ordered CBP to refund the IEEPA duties for (1) any and all..
Court of International Trade Orders IEEPA Tariffs to Be Refunded Court of International Trade Orders IEEPA Tariffs to Be Refunded

Go-To GuideIn CIT order, importers are entitled to refunds of IEEPA duties. Refunds are to be..
Breaking Down Cal/OSHA’s 2026 Walkaround Rule Proposal [Podcast] Breaking Down Cal/OSHA’s 2026 Walkaround Rule Proposal [Podcast]

In this podcast, Kevin Bland (shareholder, Orange County) sits down with Karen Tynan (shareholder,..
Did You Account for the Entire Corresponding Disclosed Structure? Did You Account for the Entire Corresponding Disclosed Structure?

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the district court’s grant of summary..
Illinois Public Act 103-0804: Is This the AI Fairness Blueprint We Have Been Yearning For? Illinois Public Act 103-0804: Is This the AI Fairness Blueprint We Have Been Yearning For?

AI has become almost an automatic tool used in hiring and workforce management, a big question is..
Arbitrability Ruling: Key Lessons from Texas Business Court’s BNSF v. Level 3 Decision Arbitrability Ruling: Key Lessons from Texas Business Court’s BNSF v. Level 3 Decision

The Honorable Andrea K. Bouressa, with the Texas Business Court Division 1, issued a decision..
EEOC Says Agencies May Now Restrict Bathroom Access for Transgender Federal Workers EEOC Says Agencies May Now Restrict Bathroom Access for Transgender Federal Workers

On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a federal..
DOJ Pays First $1 Million Award Under New Antitrust Whistleblower Program DOJ Pays First $1 Million Award Under New Antitrust Whistleblower Program

Key TakeawaysThe DOJ has issued its first award under the new USPS antitrust whistleblower program, ..
Choice-of-Law Clause Defeats Massachusetts Chapter 93A in Commercial Insurance Dispute Choice-of-Law Clause Defeats Massachusetts Chapter 93A in Commercial Insurance Dispute

In Callahan, Inc. v. Arch Specialty Insurance Co., the United States District Court for the..
Citizen Petition Calls for FDA to Disclose Company Names Associated with Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Citizen Petition Calls for FDA to Disclose Company Names Associated with Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

“STOP Foodborne Illness,” a non-profit organization, petitioned FDA last month to adopt a policy of ..
Noncompete Agreements: What’s the Status of Laws Restricting Them Nationwide? (March 2026 Update) Noncompete Agreements: What’s the Status of Laws Restricting Them Nationwide? (March 2026 Update)

Six months ago, in July 2025, we published a blog post providing a brief history of noncompete..
NLRB’s 2020 Joint Employer Standard Officially Returns NLRB’s 2020 Joint Employer Standard Officially Returns

In an anticipated move, the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) formally reinstated its..
EEOC Sends Warning to Fortune 500: What Employers Should Know EEOC Sends Warning to Fortune 500: What Employers Should Know

On February 26, 2026, Andrea Lucas, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission..
New Copyright Rule Streamlines Registration of Visual Works New Copyright Rule Streamlines Registration of Visual Works

Effective February 17, 2026, the U.S. Copyright Office’s new Group Registration for Two-Dimensional ..
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