Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Drinker Biddle & Reath handles complex and sophisticated business transactions and litigates many of the most important legal challenges our clients face. Our 150-year practice history is marked by service to clients, the public and the bar, with an extraordinary tradition in leadership of legal ethics. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Drinker Biddle's lawyers serve clients from twelve offices across the U.S.

Department of Labor Issues "Q&A" Guidance on Reporting Service Provider Compensation on Annual Returns
November 10, 2009
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued two sets of guidance, each in "Q&A" format, regarding the reporting of fees and other compensation paid to service providers on Schedule C of the Form 5500 annual report required to be filed for most employee benefit plans.

2009 Year-End Health and Welfare Issues
November 5, 2009, previously published by 2009 Year-End Health and Welfare Issues on November 4, 2009
2009 is quickly coming to a close and health and welfare plan sponsors should address several recent legal developments and ongoing compliance requirements before year-end. In particular, calendar year plans should be amended (and SPDs updated) to reflect the new requirements that will be effective...

Employers Offering Health Benefits Can No Longer Ignore HIPAA
November 5, 2009
If you are an employer offering health insurance to your employees (a Health Plan Sponsor), you know that your group health plan (including any medical, dental, vision and health FSA benefits) is considered a "covered entity" under the HIPAA privacy and security rules. For many of you who...