Trauernicht v. Genworth Fin. Inc., No. 24-1880, __ F.4th __, 2026 WL 667917 (4th Cir. Mar. 10, 2026) (Before Circuit Judges Niemeyer, Agee, and Richardson)
This week’s notable decision addresses the interaction between ERISA’s remedial scheme and the federal rules governing class actions. Plaintiffs often bring breach of fiduciary duty claims under ERISA pursuant
Hoak v. Ledford, No. 24-12148, __ F.4th __, 2025 WL 2450919 (11th Cir. Aug. 26, 2025) (Before Circuit Judges Jordan and Newsom, and District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell).
A “top hat” plan is a special breed of ERISA plan. In order to attract and keep top talent, companies sometimes create these deferred compensation plans
Cockerill v. Corteva, Inc., No. CV 21-3966, 2025 WL 1523002 (E.D. Pa. May 27, 2025) (Judge Michael M. Baylson).
Although it was a slow week in general for ERISA cases in the federal courts, it was a big week for the plaintiffs in this action and their attorneys, which include Kantor & Kantor. For