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Firm News | 2 min read | 01.10.23

Crowell Represents Aerial Armor in Sale to Dedrone Holdings Inc.

Washington – January 10, 2022: Crowell & Moring represented the founders of Aerial Armor in the sale of the company to Dedrone Holdings Inc., a leader in smart airport security.
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Client Alerts 6 results

Client Alert | 2 min read | 01.14.25

Employer Alternatives When Designing Disaster Relief Programs

Companies with employees in the Southern California area have several tax-advantageous alternatives when providing employees with disaster relief.  This alert outlines the more common relief programs available under IRS guidance.
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Client Alert | 12 min read | 09.13.24

Tri-Agencies Finalize NQTL Comparative Analysis Standards in Final Rule

On Monday, September 8, 2024, the United States Department of the Treasury, Department of Labor, and Department of Health and Human Services (collectively, the “Tri-Agencies”) issued a final rule (“the Final Rule”) implementing new regulations applicable to nonquantitative treatment limitations (“NQTLs”) under the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (“MHPAEA”). The Final Rule codifies many of the requirements set forth in the (the “Proposed Rule”), while pulling back on some of the Tri-Agencies’ more controversial proposals. 
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 08.28.23

IRS Delays Implementation of Unpopular Roth Catch-up Requirements under SECURE 2.0

The IRS has delayed the implementation of § 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act (“Act”), which requires certain highly paid plan participants to make Roth (rather than pre-tax) catch-up contributions beginning in 2024.  In short, the IRS has provided an “administrative transition period” during 2024 and 2025 whereby individuals who made more than $145,000 in FICA wages during the prior year can continue to make pre-tax catch-up contributions.  This is great news for employers and those taxpayers who would have been forced into Roth catch-up contributions.
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Press Coverage 2 results

Press Coverage | 03.01.23

Cash Balance Plans Gain In Popularity

Plan Sponsor Magazine

Publications 3 results

Publication | 12.23.24

Tri-Agencies Finalize NQTL Comparative Analysis Standards In Final Rule

Employee Benefit Plan Review

Events 3 results

Event | 05.20.24, 3:45 PM CDT

2024 BCBS Law, Audit, Compliance & Ethics Conference

Crowell & Moring Partner Anthony Provenzano and Senior Counsel Kristy Wrigley-Durer, will be speaking at the 2024 BCBS Law, Audit, Compliance & Ethics Conference, taking place May 20, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Their presentation, "Potential Impact of Losing Chevron Deference in Employee Benefits Regulation," will take place at 3:45 PM CT.

Event | 04.15.24 - 04.17.24

AHLA Health Care Transactions

Crowell & Moring Senior Counsel Kristy Wrigley-Durer, a member of the firm's Tax and Health Care Groups, will be speaking at the AHLA Health Care Transactions Conference, taking place April 15-17, 2024 in Nashville, TN. Her presentation, "Don't be a Deal Killer!  Best Practices for Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation in Mergers & Acquisitions," will take place at 1:30 p.m. CT. 

Event | 09.14.23 - 09.15.23

37th Annual Managing Tax Audits and Appeals: Hot Topics in Tax from Planning to Litigation

Crowell & Moring’s Tax Group invites you to join us for the 37th Annual Managing Tax Audits and Appeals. The seminar will provide an overview of everything you need to know about recent developments and hot topics in tax, from planning through litigation, including perspectives from the IRS.
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Webinars 2 results

Webinar | 07.30.24, 1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT

Loper Bright and the Future of Judicial Review – Focus on Health Care and Benefits Regulation and Enforcement

The recent decision in Loper Bright is expected by many to impact judicial review of agency regulations and possibly how agencies approach drafting and enforcing regulations.

Webinar | 06.13.24, 12:30 PM EDT - 1:30 PM EDT

Midyear ERISA Fiduciary Update

Crowell lawyers Anthony Provenzano, Joseph Urwitz, Kristy Wrigley-Durer and Jason Sandoval will provide an update on the recent issues and case law surrounding ERISA’s fiduciary duties.

Speaking Engagements 6 results