“Make no mistake, the decision is a win for workers and retirees” – BG partner Mark Boyko is quoted in Law360 commenting on the impact of a federal court appeal rejecting a management-side argument to force an ERISA lawsuit into individual arbitration, finding that an agreement tucked into ESOP plan documents blocked relief under federal benefits law.
Bailey Glasser was delighted to sponsor the Pension Rights Center’s event on October 26th celebrating the life and legacy of Karen Ferguson. Karen was the Founder of the Pension Rights Center and a tireless advocate who dedicated her life to protecting the retirement security of workers, retirees, and their families. In further recognition of Karen’s legacy, we are also glad to direct a $24,831 cy pres award to the Pension Rights Center to support their mission ensuring individuals receive and retain the retirement benefits they have earned.
BG partner and ERISA litigator Mark Boyko was recently quoted in a PlanSponsor article discussing ERISA pleading standards and employee rights, including the right of plan participants to request certain key documents about their retirement plans and can help evaluate whether litigation is necessary. Mark was quoted saying if a fiduciary is “confident in [its] process, it makes no sense not to overprovide info including those meeting minutes.” Check out the full article here.
We are grateful and delighted to have received numerous Chambers & Partners rankings this year, including Band One recognitions in new categories.
