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Article May 5, 2025
Gibson Dunn Lawyers Provide Overview of ERISA Pension Risk Transfer Litigation
Dallas partner Ashley E. Johnson and associates Jennafer M. Tryck and Rachel K. Nardone are the authors (with contributions from partner Michael Collins) of a Law360 article discussing two recent divergent federal district court decisions on whether plaintiffs had Article III standing to bring class actions challenging pension risk transfer transactions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Client Alert April 25, 2025
The Supreme Court Clarifies Pleading Standards for ERISA Prohibited Transaction Claims
In Cunningham v. Cornell University, the Supreme Court held that “[P]laintiffs seeking to state a [prohibited transaction] claim must plausibly allege …
Client Alert April 18, 2025
Dueling Court Rulings Offer Insight into ERISA Lawsuits Targeting Pension Risk Transfers
This update provides a brief overview of ERISA pension risk transfer litigation, a summary of the recent Camire and Konya decisions, and an update on what may be next for ERISA plan sponsors and fiduciaries in light of these court orders.
Client Alert October 8, 2024
Updates on Tobacco Surcharge Class Action Litigation
In the last month, we have seen a surge in class action lawsuits filed against employers challenging health plan premiums charged to tobacco users. In this update, we provide a summary of the cases and an update on what’s next for plan sponsors and fiduciaries.
Accolades September 6, 2024
Lawdragon Names 51 Partners Among its 2025 500 Leading Litigators in America
Lawdragon named 51 partners to its 2025 500 Leading Litigators in America guide, which highlights “the best litigators the U.S. has to offer.”
Article July 17, 2024
Dueling Calif. Rulings Offer Insight On 401(k) Forfeiture Suits
Ashley Johnson and Jennafer Tryck are the authors of "Dueling Calif. Rulings Offer Insight On 401(k) Forfeiture Suits" published by Law360 on July 17, 2024.
Client Alert June 18, 2024
Annual ERISA Litigation Review and Outlook – 2024
Gibson Dunn's ERISA litigation update summarizes key legal opinions and developments during the past year to assist plan sponsors and administrators navigating the rapidly changing ERISA litigation landscape.
Client Alert May 24, 2024
Texas Supreme Court Holds Courts Cannot Certify Issue Classes Unless Underlying Claim Is Certifiable
The Texas Supreme Court held that courts cannot sever discrete issues for class treatment if the underlying claim doesn’t meet Rule 42’s class certification requirements.