Benefits

Benefits Law360 provides breaking news and analysis on employee benefits and executive compensation law. Coverage includes benefits-related litigation — including Employee Retirement Income Security Act suits and tax and compliance issues over executive compensation — as well as legislative and regulatory activity.



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Latest News in Benefits

  • February 19, 2026

    Mylan Investors Ink $60M Deal In Quality Control Suit

    Investors in the former Mylan NV have reached a $60 million settlement with the company over claims the drugmaker manipulated quality control measures at a West Virginia facility and lied to shareholders, the investors told a federal court.

  • February 18, 2026

    Pa. Justices Put Limits On Workers' Comp Immunity

    The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Wednesday reined in a state law offering broad immunity from liability for co-workers in workers' compensation cases, saying co‑employee immunity does not automatically apply just because two people work for the same employer.

  • February 18, 2026

    Blue Shield Of Calif. Says 'Ghost Network' Action Falls Flat

    Trouble finding a mental health care therapist is unfortunate but not something that an entire class action can be based on, argued Blue Shield of California, urging a federal judge to dismiss a suit accusing the company of maintaining a "ghost network" directory of providers who don't exist or don't accept new patients.

  • February 18, 2026

    2nd Circ. Says No Pension Bill For Bus Co. After Union Switch

    The Second Circuit on Wednesday backed a ruling that cut a school bus company's pension withdrawal liability to zero, siding with the company's interpretation that federal benefits law entitled it to a discount on what was owed when its employees switched from one union to another.

  • February 18, 2026

    Benefits Group Of The Year: Cohen Milstein

    Cohen Milstein's benefits team struck a $14.75 million deal with Citgo to end an outdated mortality data suit and secured a $7.9 million settlement in a 401(k) mismanagement case, earning the firm a place among the 2025 Law360 Benefit Groups of the Year.

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