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Pennsylvania Court Holds ERISA Preempts Pennsylvania Law Revoking Ex-Spouse's Benefits


by Marla N. Presley View Biography
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. View Firm Credentials
Pittsburgh Office

June 21, 2008

Previously published on May 29, 2008

On May 9, 2008, the Pennsylvania Superior Court, in a 2-1 decision, ruled that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA") preempts a Pennsylvania law that mandates the revocation of beneficiary designations upon divorce.


 

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