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Day 1 - Thursday, November 2, 2017
Day 2 - Friday, November 3, 2017
7:30 |
Continental Breakfast |
8:10 |
Co-Chairs’ Welcome and Recap of Day One |
8:20 |
Views From the Bench on Litigating ERISA Claims and Class Actions |
9:40 |
Morning Coffee Break |
9:50 |
Healthcare Related ERISA Litigation: Addressing the Uptick in Medical Provider Claims, and Litigation Arising from the Intersection of ERISA and ACA |
11:00 |
ERISA Class Action Avoidance Update: Instituting Class Action Waivers and Mandatory Arbitration of Benefit Disputes |
12:10 |
What’s New in the World of Individual Benefit Claims: The Battle Over Discretionary Clauses, Venue Selection Concerns, Statute of Limitations Challenges and Preemption |
1:00 |
Conference Ends – Lunch for Workshop Participants Begins |
Day 1 - Thursday, November 2, 2017
7:30 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:10 |
Co-Chairs’ WelcomeMichael J. Prame Amy M. Gordon |
8:15 |
In-House Perspectives on Navigating Claims and Class Actions in Today’s Evolving ERISA LandscapeSpeakersBennett E. Josselsohn Alan M. Kintisch Scott T. Jarboe Sonji Winters David Stevens Stephen Broer Bryan R. Newcombe Moderator:Michael J. Prame A panel of esteemed in-house counsel will provide high-level insights and unique perspectives on ERISA litigation including: limiting fiduciary, plan sponsor and service provider liability; minimizing risk of litigation; managing litigation once it arises; best practices for managing the claims review process; preparing for and handling DOL investigations, and beyond. |
9:45 |
Morning Coffee Break |
10:00 |
Anticipated Regulatory Changes and Realities Under the New Administration: Update on the New DOL Rules on Fiduciaries and Claims Procedures and Key Agency Activity Impacting ERISA Claims and LitigationEvanthia Voreadis Gregory L. Ash Michael Collins
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10:50 |
Examining the Latest Wave of University Fee / 403(b) Exempt Entity Plan LitigationJames O. Fleckner Garrett Wotkyns Michael A. Wolff
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11:40 |
Exploring Recent Trends in ESOP Litigation, Valuation and Disclosure Claims, and Heightened Pleading Standards Post-DudenhoefferMark I. Bogart Deborah Renner Joseph H. Meltzer
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12:30 |
Networking Lunch for Speakers and Delegates Sponsored by:
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1:30 |
Advocate Health Care Network v. Stapleton: Analysis and Implications of the Supreme Court’s Church Plan DecisionG. Daniel Miller John J. Myers Karen L. Handorf
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2:20 |
The Continued Rise in Fiduciary Investment Litigation: 401(k) / Excessive Fee Litigation, Proprietary Fund and Stable Value Fund Cases, and Other Investment Vehicle ChallengesSharon Goldzweig Michael S. Hines D. Lee Heavner Ph.D. Kai Richter
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3:25 |
Afternoon Refreshment Break |
3:35 |
The Evolving State of Remedies and Equitable Relief Under ERISA 502(a)(3): New Remedies Post-MontanileMichael N. Khalil Paul J. Ondrasik Jr. Tanya Korkhov
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4:25 |
A Matter of Insurance: Assessing Current and Future Coverage Needs Relative to ERISA Litigation and Settlement TrendsMarina A. Llata, Esq. Matthew Mannion Kimberly M. Melvin José M. Jara Wendy Katherine Von Wald
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5:30 |
Conference Adjourns to Day Two |
Day 2 - Friday, November 3, 2017
7:30 |
Continental Breakfast |
8:10 |
Co-Chairs’ Welcome and Recap of Day One |
8:20 |
Views From the Bench on Litigating ERISA Claims and Class ActionsSpeakersHon. Wiley J. Daniel Hon. Janis Graham Jack Hon. Mark R. Hornak Hon. Richard W. Story Hon. Robert B. Collings Hon. Paul M. Warner Moderator:Irene A. Bassel Frick A roundtable of renowned federal jurists will provide key insights on what works and doesn’t work in their courtrooms, as well as perspectives on class certification, motions to dismiss, novel trial and case management strategies, reconciling different pleading standards, and more. |
9:40 |
Morning Coffee Break |
9:50 |
Healthcare Related ERISA Litigation: Addressing the Uptick in Medical Provider Claims, and Litigation Arising from the Intersection of ERISA and ACAJoel Allan Mintzer Anthony F. Shelley Brian Boyle M. Katherine Strahan Gregory L. Ash
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11:00 |
ERISA Class Action Avoidance Update: Instituting Class Action Waivers and Mandatory Arbitration of Benefit DisputesLaura Tholen Mark Casciari Gregory F. Jacob Gregory Brown Gregory Y. Porter
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12:10 |
What’s New in the World of Individual Benefit Claims: The Battle Over Discretionary Clauses, Venue Selection Concerns, Statute of Limitations Challenges and PreemptionTimothy R. Sullivan Teresa Renaker
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1:00 |
Conference Ends – Lunch for Workshop Participants Begins |