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Marie E. Casciari to Co-Chair ABA “ERISA: Beyond the Basics” Virtual Program

by Marie Casciari | Apr 2, 2024 | Announcements | 0 comments

Marie E. Casciari, a shareholder at DeBofsky Law, will serve as co-chair of the American Bar Association’s “ERISA: Beyond the Basics” virtual program.

This 3-day event, hosted by the ABA Joint Committee on Employee Benefits (JCEB), is scheduled for May 7-9, 2024.

Program Focus:

Day 1: Health and Welfare Plan Compliance & Regulatory Updates (Mental Health Parity (MHPAEA), No Surprises Act, Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), Family-Forming Benefit Plans, and Gender-Affirming Care)
Day 2: Retirement Plan Compliance & Regulatory Updates (Secure 2.0, Fiduciary Rule, Fee Disclosures, and Ethics)
Day 3: ERISA Litigation Hot Topics (Arbitration Provisions, MHPAEA & Mental Health Claims, and Disability, Life Insurance, and Fee Litigation Updates)

Attendees can expect to engage with experienced ERISA practitioners and receive the latest information in these areas. Registration and details are available at the event page.

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