ERISA Litigation 2008

Released on: Nov. 21, 2008
Running Time: 04:18:05.00

Overview

ERISA Litigation has been on the rise. Suits involving 401(k) plans and other benefits have resulted in large scale settlements and judgments. Additionally, the Supreme Court has addressed precedent setting issues dealing with ERISA. It is therefore crucial to be apprised of the latest developments and understand how to prepare for the increasing threat of litigation.

In PLI's ERISA Litigation program, you will have the opportunity to hear form ERISA and Securities Litigation experts as well as from the Department of Labor about the latest issues.

Lecture Topics [Total time 4:18:05]

Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program.

Introduction - Practical, Ethical and Emerging Issues Arising Out of the Threat, Pursuit and Settlement of ERISA litigation [00:58:29]
Nell Hennessy, Joseph R. Simone, Andrew L. Oringer
The Developing Supreme Court Precedent - Perspectives From the Front Lines [01:28:27]
David A. Furlow, Thomas Gies, Timothy D. Hauser, Brendan S. Maher
Class Actions - What's Hot, What's Not and What's Coming [01:51:09]
Timothy D. Hauser, Robert N. Eccles, Steven J. Sacher, Jonathan K. Youngwood, Sherwin S. Kaplan

The purchase price of this Web Program includes the following articles from the Course Handbook available online:

Presentation Materials

Retiree Health Legal Framework for the New VEBAs
Steven J. Sacher
Cash Balance Plans
Jonathan K. Youngwood
ERISA Class Action Settlements & Attorney Fees
Nell Hennessy
Litigation Settlements
Nell Hennessy
ERISA and Litigation Settlements
Nell Hennessy
THE FIDUCIARY EXCEPTION TO THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT
Joseph R. Simone, Stefanie Kastrinksy
AN ERISA WAIVER/FEDERALISM CASE
David A. Furlow, Kevin R. Pennel

CURRENT ISSUES IN ERISA FIDUCIARY BREACH

Issueman Tackles the New VEBAs
Steven J. Sacher
Settlement Agreement
Steven J. Sacher
EXHIBIT E (Form Of) UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust
Steven J. Sacher
Cash Balance Plans:Background
Jonathan Youngwood
SURVEY OF CERTAIN RECENT CASES INVOLVING ALLEGATIONS OF FIDCUIARY BREACHES REGARDING THE INVESTMENT OF EMPLOYER STOCK
Andrew L. Oringer, Laura L. Chang
FIDUCIARY LITIGATION UNDER ERISA
Robert N. Eccles, Gary S. Tell, Theresa S. Gee
Navigating Murky Waters: Ethics for th Erisa Lawyer In the Post-Enron World
Andrew L. Oringer, Jason M. Rothschild

Faculty

Chairperson(s)

Andrew L. Oringer, Ropes & Gray LLP

Speaker(s)

Robert N. Eccles, O'Melveny & Myers LLP
David A. Furlow, Thompson & Knight LLP
Thomas P. Gies, Crowell & Moring
Timothy D. Hauser, Associate Solicitor, Division of Plan Benefits Security, U.S. Department of Labor
Nell Hennessy, President and CEO, Fiduciary Counselors Inc
Sherwin S. Kaplan, Nixon Peabody LLP
Brendan S. Maher, Assistant Professor, Oklahoma City University School of Law
Steven J. Sacher, Jones Day
Joseph R. Simone, Day Pitney LLP
Jonathan K. Youngwood, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Program Attorney(s)

Ellen A. Dilapi, Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute

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