Schuman v. Microchip Technology Inc., No. 24-2624, 24-2978, __ F. 4th __, 2025 WL 1584981 (9th Cir. Jun. 5, 2025) (Before Circuit Judges Thomas, Fletcher, and Smith, Jr.)

Waivers and releases of federal claims, including ERISA claims, are not favored, but are generally allowed so long as they are “knowing and voluntary.” Courts have

Tiara Yachts, Inc. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mich., No. 24-1223, __ F. 4th __, 2025 WL 1453273 (6th Cir. May 21, 2025) (Before Circuit Judges Murphy, Davis, and Bloomekatz)

Allegations of opaque and self-dealing fee schemes have long been part of ERISA pension litigation. More recently, as plan sponsors and others begin