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The First Circuit reverses a lower court decision and finds two Sun Capital private equity funds are not liable for portfolio company’s pension plan liabilities under ERISA. On November 22, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the First...By: Latham & Watkins LLP

Arbitration Laws Updated in the UAE; New Construction Arbitration Guide Released; and the UK Court of Appeal Weighs in on Liquidated Damages - New UAE arbitration laws: The UAE has introduced a new arbitration law, the Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on...By: Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

In state governments’ continuing efforts to target “Gig Economy” companies and other organizations who rely on independent contractors, New Jersey recently handed Uber Technologies, Inc. a bill for $650 million because it claims the company has been...By: Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Once again, the IRS has extended the deadline for furnishing Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to individuals. Reporting penalties will not apply to those who meet the applicable deadlines and complete the forms in good faith....By: Ballard Spahr LLP

Similar to last year, the Internal Revenue Service has given employers a holiday gift – an extension of the deadlines for delivery (but not filing) of 2019 Forms 1094 and 1095....By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

It’s been a long time coming, but the Small Business Administration (SBA) has finally published its “comprehensive regulatory amendment” to the regulations governing the HUBZone program. The new regulations, which were initially proposed on October...By: Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

With a lack of legislative action in Congress on employment discrimination issues, state and local governments continue to expand employee protections. A newly enacted (and immediately effective) law in the State of New York prohibits employers from...By: Fox Rothschild LLP

Our comprehensive Guide to Doing Business in Australia, developed from the experience of our lawyers across our four key markets in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, explores the many legal and regulatory factors to consider when entering or...By: K&L Gates LLP

As previously reported, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a proposed rule that clarified the fluctuating workweek method (FWW) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Now, just two weeks later, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in...By: White and Williams LLP

Welcome to our quarterly pensions litigation briefing, designed to help pensions managers identify key risks in scheme administration, and trustees update their knowledge and understanding. Please see full article below for more information....By: Allen & Overy LLP