Jason Kotlyarov, an attorney in the firm’s Kansas City office, will be a featured presenter at the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s (KCMBA) CLE by the Hour series on June 30. Jason will be presenting a comprehensive session titled “Employee Benefits Law for Attorneys,” offering practical insights and legal analysis for attorneys navigating this complex and ever-evolving area of law.
In his presentation, Jason will guide attendees through the key components of ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) and its wide-reaching implications in areas such as:
- ERISA Background: An overview of the law that sets minimum standards for private sector employee benefit plans, and its broad impact across employment, tax, fiduciary, and contract law.
- Retirement Plans: The tax and legal requirements for qualified plans under IRC Section 401, common IRS plan errors, and the importance of maintaining tax-qualified status.
- Health Plans: An explanation of employer obligations under the Affordable Care Act, including ERISA’s plan documentation and reporting requirements.
- Employee Benefits in the context of Mergers and Acquisitions: Legal considerations regarding employee benefits during corporate transactions, including equity award plans, severance, and union-related benefit issues.
- ERISA Preemption: A breakdown of complete and conflict preemption, and how these doctrines impact litigation involving state-law claims related to benefit plans.
- Prohibited Transactions and...
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