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Two courts. Two opposite rulings. One critical question: Do plaintiffs have standing to challenge pension risk transfers under ERISA?

In the first two decisions to address Article III standing in this rising wave of class actions, federal courts in Maryland and D.C. have landed on opposing sides. One case will head to discovery; the other

In this episode, Richard and Sarah are joined by Ian Morrison, a Partner in Seyfarth’s ERISA Litigation group to delve into a new line of cases alleging that forfeitures are plan assets, and must be used to benefit plan participants. The plaintiffs in these cases are claiming that using forfeitures to offset employer contributions

It’s a common fact pattern.  A plan participant is injured and received benefits for treatment of his injuries.  The participant then sues a third party for damages based on his injuries.  The plan then seeks to recover a portion of the judgment or settlement in reimbursement.  So common is this fact pattern that the ability