class action litigation

Employee benefits law firm marks 25 years; looks back at milestone cases that changed the law

March 6, 2024

From autism coverage to new pension protections in bankruptcy, common denominator is mission-driven plaintiffs Media Contact: Barbara M. Fornasiero, EAFocus…

Sixth Circuit puts mandatory arbitration of certain ERISA benefit claims to the test in Hawkins v. Cintas Corporation decision

June 2, 2022

Benefits and ERISA attorney discusses shifting use of arbitration provisions in 401(k) plan claims Media Contact: Barbara M. Fornasiero, EAFocus…

Supreme Court decision gives employers an ‘epic’ win: employment agreements barring class action lawsuits and requiring individual claims arbitration are enforceable under Federal Arbitration Act

May 23, 2018

Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis overturns 6th Circuit precedent Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications, 248.260.8466, barbara@eafocus.com Detroit—May 22, 2018–-In…