Hall Benefits Law

05/30/2026

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has issued a decision addressing a common issue in ERISA defined-contribution plan litigation: mandatory class certification.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has issued a decision addressing a common issue in ERISA defined-contribution plan litigation: mandatory

05/29/2026

Federal courts are seeing a new wave of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) suits based on university health plans that allegedly directed plan participants toward university-affiliated providers without appropriate transparency.

Federal courts are seeing a new wave of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) suits based on university health plans that allegedly directed plan

05/29/2026

Legal asks one question.
HR asks another.
Finance asks a third.

That’s when collaboration either sharpens the decision or slows it down.

Our podcast episode on counsel and leadership collaboration pulls this into focus, including discussion of regulated environments and the coordination behind TPA and PBM negotiations. Good listening for teams that want cleaner handoffs and fewer late-stage surprises.


https://hallbenefitslaw.com/episode-3-success-stories-in-counsel-and-leadership-collaboration-2/

05/28/2026

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new safe harbor rule under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new safe harbor rule under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The purpose of the newly

05/28/2026

Benefit diligence can surface cost drivers late in a deal. Deferred compensation language, severance triggers, COBRA exposure, plan document defects, and 401(k) transition timing can all reshape internal discussions once the draft gets marked up.

Our free ERISA resource uses practical case studies to help business teams think through benefits issues before the calendar tightens.


https://hallbenefitslaw.com/book/

05/28/2026

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has increased enforcement activities concerning health plan fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has increased enforcement activities concerning health plan

05/27/2026

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that, based on the agency’s tax return filing data, more than four million children have registered for Trump Accounts, with more than 1 million children eligible to receive the $1,000 contribution from the Trump Accounts pilot program.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that, based on the agency’s tax return filing data, more than four million children have registered for Trump

05/27/2026

A 401(k) lawsuit filed against Bloomberg puts a familiar committee problem in plain view: what happens when allegedly underperforming funds stay in the menu year after year. The complaint points to two funds that allegedly lagged benchmarks and peers for a decade or longer, while participants kept sizable balances invested. Documented watch-list criteria, review cadence, and removal discipline can shape the full file.


https://hallbenefitslaw.com/class-action-lawsuit-accuses-bloomberg-of-breaching-fiduciary-duties-in-lackluster-401k-performance/

05/26/2026

401(k) committee files tell a story long before anyone speaks.

- Which funds stayed on watch lists too long
- Whether fee reviews happened on schedule
- How vendor performance was tracked
- Whether meeting minutes show real review

HBL’s monthly newsletter helps keep current employee benefits updates and practical fiduciary-governance issues in view. A useful add for anyone sitting on a committee or advising one.


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05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day filled with reflection, respect, and time with the people closest to you.