Internal Revenue Services Announces 2011 Cost of Living Adjustments
On October 28, 2010, the I.R.S. announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension and retirement plans for 2011. In general, these limits either remain unchanged or will result in small inflation adjustments. Of note:
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Fee Disclosure Regulations for Participant-Directed Defined Contribution Plans
On October 14, 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor issued final regulations concerning disclosure of plan fees and costs to participants in defined contribution participant-directed account plans. The final regulations will become effective December 20, 2010 and are applicable for the first plan year beginning on or after November 1, 2011 (January 1, 2012 for calendar year plans).
ERISA & Employee Benefits Seminars – 2010 | Employment Law
Health Care Reform Investment Advice to Participants and Beneficiaries
Health Care Reform requires that group health plans and health insurance issuers have effective internal claims and appeals process
One of the many provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (“PPAC”) is a requirement that group health plans and health insurance issuers have an effective internal claims and appeals process. As is the case for a number of the PPAC provisions, this requirement becomes effective for plan years beginning on or after September 23, 2010. For a number of health plans, this will mean January 1, 2011.
Bernard T. King Hosts National Discussion on Health Care Reform
Bernard T. King, a Senior Partner in the firm's Employee Benefits Practice, recently moderated a nationwide discussion with government experts and informed legal practitioners on "Health Care Reform: What Employers Need to Know Now" held in San Francisco, CA.
Blitman & King LLP Expands Its Presence in Western New York | New York Law
Blitman & King LLP announced today its expanded presence in Western New York with the lease of additional Class A office space in the Powers Building—one of Rochester’s most widely recognized commercial structures.
ERISA and Employee Benefits Seminars – 2009 | Employment Law
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B&K Labor Update – 2008 | Employment Law
What You Need to Know About Pre-Erisa Pension Credit as Boomers Reach Retirement.
President’s Pro Bono Awards honor lawyers who aid poor
Blitman & King LLP – Syracuse. The firm, comprised of 16 attorneys, donated 260 hours to unemployment insurance benefits cases, 135 hours to prisoners rights cases, 100 hours handling disability discrimination, and 20 hours for pro se uncontested divorce clinic work.