ERISA Disclosure Litigation and Equitable Remedies: One Year After Cigna Corp. v. Amara
Assessing Latest Developments on Enforcement of Plan Descriptions, Burdens of Proof, and Equitable Remedies
Recording of a 90-minute premium CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will provide benefits counsel with a review of judicial developments since Cigna Corp. v. Amara. The panel will address the impact and practical ramifications of the Amara decision on disclosure claims and the availability of equitable remedies under ERISA.
Outline
- Amara holdings
- Latest developments on conflicts between plans and descriptions
- Latest developments on equitable remedies
- Combined impact of Amara and Glenn
- Latest developments on burdens of proof for disclosure violations and remedies
- Future impact of Amara and its progeny
- Litigation strategies as a result of Amara
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- What were the significant issues addressed by the Supreme Court in Amara?
- How have post-Amara cases developed these issues?
- What are the practical ramifications for the current state of ERISA law on the availability of equitable remedies?
- What is the significance of the recent grant of cert by the Supreme Court in the Third Circuit decision in U.S. Airways v. McCutchen?
- How can counsel use the most recent developments in preparing a litigation strategy?
Following the speaker presentations, you'll have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions during the interactive Q&A.
Faculty
Amanda A. Sonneborn
Partner
Seyfarth Shaw
Ms. Sonneborn has considerable experience in ERISA and employee benefits litigation including defense of claims for... | Read More
Ms. Sonneborn has considerable experience in ERISA and employee benefits litigation including defense of claims for benefits, breach of fiduciary duty claims, cash balance plan claims, breach of contract claims, and ERISA Section 510 employment discrimination claims. She devotes a considerable amount of her practice to litigation of class-action and multi-plaintiff claims.
CloseIan H. Morrison
Partner
Seyfarth Shaw
He co-chairs the firm's ERISA Litigation Practice Group. His ERISA and employee benefits litigation experience includes... | Read More
He co-chairs the firm's ERISA Litigation Practice Group. His ERISA and employee benefits litigation experience includes defense of claims for benefits, breach of fiduciary duty claims, reporting and disclosure claims, severance pay and stock option claims, and ERISA Section 510 employment discrimination claims. He has represented employers, employee benefit plans, and fiduciaries in litigation.
ClosePatrick C. DiCarlo
Partner
Alston & Bird
Mr. DiCarlo focuses his practice on ERISA litigation and represents retirement and welfare plans in claims for... | Read More
Mr. DiCarlo focuses his practice on ERISA litigation and represents retirement and welfare plans in claims for benefits or fiduciary breach. He has represented some of the country's largest companies in service provider fee issues, suits challenging the prudence of plan investments, executive compensation disputes, disclosure issues, and challenges to benefit claim review procedures and decisions.
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Shareholder
Littler Mendelson
He focuses on representing employers in labor and employment matters, including employee benefits litigation arising... | Read More
He focuses on representing employers in labor and employment matters, including employee benefits litigation arising under ERISA, matters pertaining to retiree health benefits and the enforcement of ERISA plan subrogation/reimbursement rights. He represents the petitioner in U.S. Airways Inc. v. McCutchen, which was recently granted cert by the Supreme Court.
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