BNA Pension and Benefits Blog

Audioconference on Section 409A Proposed Income Inclusion Regulations Set for Sept. 16

On Sept. 16, BNA will host an audioconference with Greta E. Cowart, of Haynes and Boone; Pamela Baker, of Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal; William C. Schmidt, of IRS (invited); and Helen H. Morrison, of Treasury (invited), titled "Section 409A Proposed Income Inclusion Regulations--Revealing the Real Sting of 409A." 

During the audioconference, the panel will provide an overview of the proposed regulations on the calculation of income inclusion for violations of Section 409A, and will address:

• How to calculate income inclusion for different types of nonqualified deferred compensation plans, e.g., nonexempt severance, change in control, different types of nonexempt equity awards, performance and incentive plans, defined benefit wrap around plans, etc.; 
• How to calculate changes in the amount includible from year to year; and
• How to calculate any interest penalties.

Registration information is available at http://legaledge.bna.com, or by calling 800-372-1033.  In the event the proposed regulations are not released by Sept. 16, the audioconference will be rescheduled to a date to be determined.

-- Sarah Stevens, managing editor, BNA Pension & Benefit Publications

BNA Sponsors Conference on 401(k) Plan Fiduciary Compliance

On April 23, 2008, BNA will present a conference on "401(k) Plan Fiduciary Compliance: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know," at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia.

The conference will feature top officials from Treasury and DOL, as well as experienced practitioners.

Conference co-chairs Nell Hennessy and Phyllis Borzi (former co-chairs of the BNA Pension & Benefits Advisory Board) have put together a dynamic, authoritative, and interesting program.

Get more information and register online: legaledge.bna.com.

-- Sarah Stevens, managing editor, BNA Pension & Benefit Publications

BNA Sponsors Conference on Cutting-Edge ERISA Litigation Issues

On Nov. 29, 2007, BNA will present a one-day conference in Washington, D.C., on ERISA litigation.

"Cutting-Edge ERISA Litigation Issues--The New Frontiers of ERISA Litigation: How to Proceed in a High-Risk Environment," will be held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and will feature Associate Solicitor Timothy D. Hauser of the Department of Labor's Plan Benefits Security Division.

Conference Chair Howard Shapiro, managing partner, New Orleans office, Proskauer Rose LLP, has put together a program expressly suited for experienced practitioners; in-house litigation and benefits counsel; and benefits professionals who litigate or advise on high-level ERISA issues.

Get more information and register online: legaledge.bna.com.

-- Sarah Stevens, managing editor, BNA Pension & Benefit Publications

On Nov. 29, 2007, BNA will present a one-day conference in Washington, D.C., on ERISA litigation.

"Cutting-Edge ERISA Litigation Issues--The New Frontiers of ERISA Litigation: How to Proceed in a High-Risk Environment," will be held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and will feature Associate Solicitor Timothy D. Hauser of the Department of Labor's Plan Benefits Security Division.

Conference Chair Howard Shapiro, managing partner, New Orleans office, Proskauer Rose LLP, has put together a program expressly suited for experienced practitioners; in-house litigation and benefits counsel; and benefits professionals who litigate or advise on high-level ERISA issues.

Get more information and register online: legaledge.bna.com.

-- Sarah Stevens, managing editor, BNA Pension & Benefit Publications

On Nov. 29, 2007, BNA will present a one-day conference in Washington, D.C., on ERISA litigation.

"Cutting-Edge ERISA Litigation Issues--The New Frontiers of ERISA Litigation: How to Proceed in a High-Risk Environment," will be held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and will feature Associate Solicitor Timothy D. Hauser of the Department of Labor's Plan Benefits Security Division.

Conference Chair Howard Shapiro, managing partner, New Orleans office, Proskauer Rose LLP, has put together a program expressly suited for experienced practitioners; in-house litigation and benefits counsel; and benefits professionals who litigate or advise on high-level ERISA issues.

Get more information and register online: legaledge.bna.com.

-- Sarah Stevens, managing editor, BNA Pension & Benefit Publications

BNA Sponsors Conference on Pension Plans and Executive Compensation

On March 21-22, 2007, BNA will present a conference on pension issues and executive compensation.  "ReDesigning Pension Plans and Executive Compensation: New Rules, New Opportunities," will be held in Washington, D.C., and will feature eight top officials from Treasury, DOL, and the SEC.

Conference co-chairs Nell Hennessy and Phyllis Borzi (former co-chairs of the BNA Pension & Benefits Advisory Board) and Stuart Lewis (of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC) have put together a dynamic, authoritative, and interesting program.

Get more information and register online: legaledge.bna.com.

-- Sarah Stevens, managing editor, BNA Pension & Benefit Publications

Audioconference on CD&A Set for Dec. 14

On Dec. 14, BNA will host an audioconference with J. Mark Poerio, partner, Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker; David G. Johnson, national practice leader-Compensation Strategy & Design, at Ernst & Young; and Richard L. Alpern, a principal at Frederic W. Cook & Co., titled "Getting Started With Writing the 2007 CD&A."  In the audioconference, our panel will provide practical guidance in drafting the Compensation Discussion and Analysis.  Registration information is available at http://legaledge.bna.com, or by calling 800-952-2477.