Posted: 3/26/2008

Bill Sweetnam is the co-planning chair of the ALI-ABA Annual Employee Benefits Law and Practice Update.  This live video webcast will take place on May 1, 2008.

The program includes discussion of important recent legislative, regulatory, and other developments affecting employee benefits. Those attending benefit from the insight of practitioners who have nationally recognized expertise and Federal Government officials who are involved in formulating policy and regulations in the topic areas.

The presentation is intended for attorneys, accountants, actuarial consultants, trust officers, and human resource managers who have experience in the design, drafting, or administration of employee benefit plans.

Topics will include:

   •  Supreme Court's decision in LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Assocs., Inc.
    •  Automatic Enrollment in 401(k) plans
    •  Final DOL regulations on qualified default investment alternatives
    •  DOL rules on disclosure of fee information and potential legislation
    •  Cash balance plans - proposed regulations and recent ruling
    •  Proposed regulations on pension funding under the Pension  

        Protection Act of 2006
    •  Guidance on distribution-related provisions under the Pension

        Protection Act of 2006
    •  Proposed regulations regarding cafeteria plans
    •  New rules for health savings accounts (HSA's) (if issued)
    •  Determination letter issues
    •  Executive compensation ruling under IRC §162(m)
    •  Corrections of violations under IRC §409A
    •  Potential legislation regarding IRC §§409A and 162(m)

To register, please click here.