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
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
Dan C. v. Directors Guild of America – Producer Health Plan, No. 24-3203, __ F. App’x __, 2025 WL 1419920 (9th Cir. May 16, 2025) (Before Circuit Judges Owens, Bennett, and H.A. Thomas)
This week’s notable decision is an appellate victory by Kantor & Kantor in a case involving a troubled child who received