Harry Atlas is a member of the firm's Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group, and handles a broad range of employee benefit and executive compensation matters. His practice includes the implementation, operation and termination of all types of retirement plans, including qualified plans, 403(b) plans and 457 plans. In the executive compensation area, Mr. Atlas' practice encompasses nonqualified retirement plans, equity compensation, arrangements, and golden parachute issues. Mr. Atlas also assists clients with ERISA matters in connection with merger and acquisition transactions, and with PBGC negotiations in the context of potential or actual bankruptcy situations. He also has experience with COBRA and HIPAA. Mr. Atlas is keenly aware of the cost pressures and financial realities facing organizations in the current economic environment. He helps clients find practical, cost-effective solutions to the complex compliance challenges arising in his practice area. Industries Construction Credit Counseling and Debt Services Education Financial Services Government Contractors Hospitality and Lodging Nonprofit Organizations and Associations Transportation and Transportation Infrastructure Memberships American Bar Association Retirement Income Task Force of the American Benefits Council MSBA Study Group for Employee Benefits News June 10, 2011, Chambers Ranks Record Number of Venable Attorneys July 17, 2010, Venable Makes Big Gains on Chambers USA 2010 Rankings with Forty-Eight Attorneys Listed as Among the Best in Their Fields January 23, 2007, Venable LLP Promotes Seventeen to Partner Honors Recognized in the 2011 edition of Chambers USA, (Band 2), Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Maryland Recognized in the 2010 edition of Chambers USA, (Band 2), Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Maryland Publications July 2011, Brief Delay of the New Fee Disclosure Rules - What Plan Sponsors Need to Know and Do Now
Harry I. Atlas, Barbara E. Schlaff, Jennifer Spiegel Berman
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert August 2010, New Service Provider Fee Disclosure Rules for Retirement Plans
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Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert April 2010, Mental Health Benefits: More Changes Needed to Your Health Plan
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert March 2010, Important Changes to Form 5500 Filing Requirements
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert March 2010, Important April 30, 2010 Deadline for Employers Who Have Adopted Pre-Approved Retirement Plans
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert January 2010, IRS Issues Section 409A Plan Document Correction Procedures With Potential Advantages To Correction By December 31, 2010
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert
Related Topic Area(s): Tax and Employee Benefits January 2010, IRS Issues Section 409A Plan Document Correction Procedures with Potential Advantages to Correction By December 31, 2010
Harry I. Atlas December 2009, Federal COBRA Subsidy Expanded
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert November 2009, Effective Date of Normal Retirement Age Regulations Extended for Governmental Plans
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert August 2009, Update on Legal Developments Affecting Employee Benefit Plans
Harry I. Atlas, Jennifer Spiegel Berman, Kenneth R. Hoffman, Thora A. Johnson, Andrea I. O'Brien, Barbara E. Schlaff, Lisa A. Tavares, John A. Wilhelm
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert July 2009, Looking Toward 2010 - Key Legal Changes to Keep in Mind While Designing Your 2010 Health Plans
Harry I. Atlas, Jennifer Spiegel Berman, Kenneth R. Hoffman, Thora A. Johnson, Andrea I. O'Brien, Barbara E. Schlaff, Lisa A. Tavares, John A. Wilhelm
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert July 2009, Important News for 403(b) Plan Sponsors
Harry I. Atlas, Jennifer Spiegel Berman, Kenneth R. Hoffman, Thora A. Johnson, Andrea I. O'Brien, Barbara E. Schlaff, Lisa A. Tavares, John A. Wilhelm
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert
Related Topic Area(s): Tax and Employee Benefits March 19, 2009, Department of Labor Issues Model Notices on COBRA Subsidy
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert March 2009, Supreme Court Rules Plan Documents, Not Divorce Decree, Control in ERISA Beneficiary Dispute
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert February 25, 2009, What Every Employer Needs to Know (and Do) About the New COBRA Subsidy Provisions in the Economic Stimulus Act
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert December 2, 2008, Year-End Checklist for Benefit Plan Sponsors
Harry I. Atlas, Jennifer Spiegel Berman, Kenneth R. Hoffman, Thora A. Johnson, Andrea I. O'Brien, Barbara E. Schlaff, Lisa A. Tavares, John A. Wilhelm
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert November 20, 2008, Venable Employee Benefits Lawyers Selected as Best Lawyers in America
Kenneth R. Hoffman, Barbara E. Schlaff
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert October 28, 2008, 2009 Dollar Limits on Compensation and Benefits
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert October, 2008, Roundup of Important Developments Affecting Health Plans
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert September 2008, The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 (the "HEART" Act)
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert July 2008, More Items for Your Section 409A Compliance Checklist
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert May 2008, Highlights of Retirement Plan Distribution Changes for 2008
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert December 2007, Year End Wrap-Up for Qualified Plans
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert October 26, 2007, Section 409A Final Regulations Delayed to 2009
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert October 2007, 2008 Dollar Limits on Compensation and Benefits
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert September 2007, Form 990 Executive Compensation Reporting - Prepare for Change
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert
Related Topic Area(s): Tax and Employee Benefits August 2007, Important Developments Affecting Health Plans
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert July 2007, DOE Cost Reimbursement Policy and Cost Accounting Standards for Pension Plan Contributions Required Under New Funding Rules
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert July 2007, Section 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Final Regulations Expected This Week
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert April 2007, Current Regulatory and Legislative Developments Could Dramatically Affect Employment and Benefit Issues for Government Contractors
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert April 10, 2007, Final Regulations Regarding Deferred Compensation Under Section 409A Released Today
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert April 6, 2007, Tidbits from the Trenches: Indemnifications, Gross-Ups and Code Section 409A
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert April 3, 2007, Final Regulations Regarding Deferred Compensation Under Section 409A Expected Shortly
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert October 2006, November 14th Deadline for Sending Annual Medicare Part D Notice Fast Approaching
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert October 18, 2006, IRS Announces 2007 Dollar Limits on Compensation and Benefits
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert October 2006, The IRS Extends Deferred Compensation Plan Deadlines Under §409A
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert September 1, 2006, Landmark Pension Reform Law Enacted: How Your Retirement Programs Will Be Affected
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert July 2006, Good News for Plans
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert May 2006, Revised Model Medicare Part D Notices Are Now In Effect
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert October 18, 2005, IRS Announces 2006 Dollar Limits on Compensation and Benefits
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert February 2005, New Automatic Rollover Rules for Mandatory Cashout Distributions from Retirement Plans
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Alert Events/Speaking Engagements Mr. Atlas presented seminars entitled "Goodbye Medical Savings Accounts, Hello Health Savings Accounts, Health Reimbursement Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts" sponsored by Lorman Education Services in Baltimore, Maryland on August 10, 2005 and August 10, 2006. Upcoming Events November 3, 2011, National Business Officers Association / National Association of College and University Business Officers Tax Forum on School, College and University Nonprofit Tax Challenges
Caryn G. Pass, Matthew T. Journy, Harry I. Atlas
Related Topic Area(s): Tax and Employee Benefits Past Events April 16, 2008, 403(b) & 457(f) Boot Camp: Getting Your Nonprofit Retirement Plans in Shape
Harry I. Atlas March 7, 2008, 32nd Annual Tax Law Conference
Harry I. Atlas April 24, 2007, Venable Webcast Series on New Executive Compensation Rules
Harry I. Atlas, Kenneth R. Hoffman August 10, 2006, Goodbye Medical Savings Accounts, Hello Health Savings Accounts, Health Reimbursement Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Harry I. Atlas, Thora A. Johnson May 7, 2003, Lorman Education Services Seminar - Nuts and Bolts of 401(k) Plans
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