Kutak Rock partner John Schembari was the featured speaker at the Arizona Total Rewards Association’s meeting today. John discussed best practices and emerging litigation trends affecting employee benefit plans. In his presentation he examined: 

• The Department of Labor’s new investment selection proposed regulation
• Recent developments in forfeiture litigation
• The expansion of fiduciary duty claims into health and welfare plans including:
  • PBM and voluntary benefits cases
  • Practical considerations for using the Form 5500 as part of a litigation defense strategy
• Attendees will gain insight into current enforcement and litigation risks, as well as practical steps plan sponsors and fiduciaries can take to strengthen governance and reduce exposure.

John is a nationally recognized speaker on employee benefits, executive compensation, tax and privacy matters, speaking several times each year throughout the U.S. to crowds numbering in the thousands. John also presents webinars on various health and welfare topics to hundreds of employers each month. In addition, he is a frequently sought author and contributor to industry law journals, magazines and digital media outlets.