Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
DAlaska: Bar on Advancement of ERISA Defense Costs, and Tax Exemption
ERISA defense fees: The 9th Circuit has affirmed Judge Ralph Beistline’s preliminary injunction barring an ERISA defendant (corporate officer) from using trust-related funds for legal defense. The court also held that ERISA preempts state law provisions on advancement of fees. The panel remanded on the amount of of the bond. Beistline entered the order sitting […]