For the second week in a row, no single decision struck us as worthy of the spotlight. Perhaps the courts, like much of the rest of America, were too exhausted by the heatwave to set any precedents or make any rash decisions. Still, ERISA enthusiasts should read on to learn about the use of proprietary

It seems the courts had summer holiday plans this week, and as a result no decision stood out to us as particularly notable. There were, however, several cases worthy of a light beach read, including one involving an ex-wife seeking to garnish her ex-husband’s 401(k) plan account based on a defamation judgment against him, a

We hope all of our readers had a chance to gaze up in wonder this week to witness the solar eclipse. Unfortunately, we did not spot a decision worthy of this awe-inspiring celestial event. But, as always, this week brings us decisions on many important ERISA issues, so keep reading for the ones that inspire