Ogletree Deakins, a prominent labor and employment law firm, has announced the hiring of Joshua Nixon to join its Birmingham office. Nixon brings substantial expertise in employment law, adding to the firm’s already robust practice in this area. His arrival is expected to enhance the firm’s capabilities in delivering strategic legal counsel to an array…
Holland & Knight has enhanced its capabilities in executive compensation with the addition of Kevin Burke as a partner in its New York office. Burke, known for his expertise in employee benefits and executive compensation matters, joins from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. This strategic move highlights Holland & Knight’s commitment to strengthening its…
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has added Sarah Engle to its roster, strengthening its benefits and executive compensation practice. Engle, previously with Baker McKenzie, brings extensive experience to Morgan Lewis, particularly in navigating complex regulatory environments and advising on a wide range of compensation arrangements. Engle’s recruitment reflects Morgan Lewis’s strategic effort to enhance its…
Baker Botts, a prominent law firm with a strong global presence, has bolstered its executive compensation practice by recruiting a new partner in Dallas. This move aligns with the firm’s strategy to enhance its expertise in a domain critical to both corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The firm welcomes Adam Rothstein, a seasoned attorney with…
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has recently augmented its employment and executive compensation practice by bringing on board a highly skilled attorney from Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. The lawyer specializes in the employment and executive compensation aspects of mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions, offering specialized insights crucial for high-stakes deals. This strategic addition underscores…
This week, corporate legal professionals are focused on developments within the U.S. Department of Labor, specifically concerning employee benefit plan managers. Recent statements by the head of the department’s employee benefits section indicate that upcoming investigations will hone in on potential loyalty conflicts among plan managers. The agency is scrutinizing instances where managers might prioritize…
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) litigation is experiencing a surge, largely driven by the success of plaintiff lawyers in class action lawsuits. Gerald L. Maatman Jr., chair of Duane Morris’s class action defense team in Chicago, notes that the plaintiff’s bar is seeing the most success in this area compared to other types of…
Foley & Lardner LLP has announced the recruitment of Shannon Goff Kukulka, a seasoned employee benefits attorney, to bolster its Nashville office. Her addition aims to expand Foley’s capabilities in providing comprehensive legal services in benefits and compensation, an area experiencing increasing demand due to evolving regulatory requirements. Goff Kukulka, previously with Bass, Berry &…
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has further bolstered its presence in Dallas by recruiting Tracy Loden, an expert in executive compensation law, as a partner. This move highlights the firm’s strategic initiative to enhance its capabilities in the area of employee benefits and compensation, an essential aspect for many corporate clients. Loden’s addition is poised…
In a recent development in the ongoing ERISA dispute, a former partner at Husch Blackwell LLP has requested that a Missouri federal court deny the firm’s motion for summary judgment. The attorney argues that the case, centered on employee retirement benefits, requires further discovery to proceed effectively. This pushback is part of a proposed class…
Holland & Knight LLP has made a strategic addition to its team by hiring a former partner from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. This new hire specializes in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), employee benefits, and executive compensation, enhancing Holland & Knight’s capabilities in these areas. According to a report by Law360, the move…
Holland & Knight has announced the addition of benefits lawyer Katrina Selengut to its New York office, a strategic move to bolster its expertise in employee benefits and executive compensation. Selengut, a seasoned professional in her field, previously worked at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Her transition to Holland & Knight marks a significant step in…
Morgan Lewis has taken a significant step to bolster its employee benefits practice by appointing Marcus Wu, a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in employee benefits, compensation, and tax concerns. His addition to the team reflects the firm’s commitment to expanding its expertise in this critical area of corporate law, which continues to grow in…
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP has taken a strategic step to enhance its employee benefits and executive compensation practice by recruiting a former partner from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. This addition was announced on Wednesday, showcasing the firm’s commitment to expanding its expertise in a key area of corporate law. The decision to bring…
Morgan Lewis has strategically bolstered its labor and litigation practices by bringing on board three new partners. This move highlights the firm’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in these critical areas. The firm welcomed Craig Oliver, Theresa S. Connolly, and Scott McIntyre, all seasoned professionals known for their expertise and track records in handling complex…
Jackson Lewis, a prominent law firm renowned for its focus on labor and employment law, has recently welcomed Lori N. Brown as a new principal in their Phoenix office. With an established reputation in employee benefits and executive compensation, Brown is expected to bolster the firm’s capabilities in these areas. Lori N. Brown joins Jackson…
In the face of a snowy February, the Boston legal market showed vigorous activity as prominent firms sought to strengthen their competitive edges. Seyfarth Shaw LLP made strategic moves by adding depth to its mergers and acquisitions practice, showing a commitment to expanding its transactional law capabilities to meet the growing demands of corporate clients….
The landscape of investment options within 401(k) plans is under scrutiny as new legal battles emerge over the inclusion of private equity assets. A prominent lawyer is championing a fight that could reshape the future of retirement savings. This battle highlights the complex intersection of employee benefits law and fiduciary duties, raising questions about the…
BakerHostetler has recently announced the addition of Anne Yonadi as a partner within its Tax and Benefits teams. The firm, known for its comprehensive legal services, is poised to leverage Yonadi’s extensive experience in employee benefits, executive compensation, and related legal areas. Her expertise is anticipated to enhance the strategic capabilities and service offerings of…
The legal landscape for employer-provided insurance benefits is experiencing significant scrutiny as a series of lawsuits questions the fiduciary responsibilities associated with add-on insurance offerings. Traditionally, it has been assumed that employers are not liable for ensuring the value of these add-on insurance products, given that they do not directly subsidize their costs. However, recent…
In a move that reshapes the landscape of legal expertise across prominent sectors, Marc Mukasey, a lawyer known for representing high-profile clients such as the Trump Organization and FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, will join Seyfarth Shaw LLP as a partner. He brings with him a formidable reputation in criminal defense, further bolstering Seyfarth’s litigation capabilities….
Schlichter Bogard & Denton LLP, a law firm renowned for its work on safeguarding employee benefits, has embarked on a new legal campaign targeting voluntary benefit plans. Filed last month, the wave of lawsuits focuses on concerns that these plans, intended to offer additional financial security to employees, may not be living up to their…
Jackson Lewis, the prominent workplace law firm, has re-hired Barbara Camodeca, a former lawyer from the Sacramento office of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This strategic move aims to bolster the firm’s expertise in employment law as they continue to expand their influence across various sectors. Read more about the re-hire at Bloomberg Law. Camodeca’s…
In an ongoing legal dispute, a Los Angeles law firm faces a lawsuit in California federal court after allegedly misclassifying a former staff member as an independent contractor instead of an employee. The worker, who initially received assurances of an annual salary, asserts that the firm abruptly altered his employment status. Following his complaints about…
Recent discussions in legal and political circles have placed the spotlight on concerns surrounding the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and its litigation processes. A group of House Republicans and legal experts has raised alarms regarding what they perceive as potential abuse of ERISA-related litigation by plaintiffs. They argue that some lawsuits may exploit…