DOE Solution To Underfunded Pension Plans: Don't Pay For Them
Client Alert | 1 min read | 05.03.06
In a "notice" issued April 27, 2006 (http://directives.doe.gov/pdfs/doe/doetext/neword/351/n3511.pdf), DOE announced that "after a date to be negotiated with each Contractor, but no later than March 1, 2007," DOE will try to incorporate provisions in its contracts that would appear to make defined-benefit pensions and retiree medical benefits for new employees unallowable and prohibit reimbursement for plan enhancements unless approved in advance by DOE. It seems unlikely that DOE would have the authority to impose these requirements on existing contracts unilaterally, and some of them, particularly restrictions on the allowability of costs required by collective bargaining agreements, would conflict with existing FAR cost allowability rules.
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Client Alert | 6 min read | 07.30.25
The new EU “Pharma Package”: Global (Orphan) Marketing Authorization
In this fifth alert in our weekly series on the EU Pharma Package, we will delve into the global marketing authorization (GMA) concept which has largely remained untouched in the legislative proposal – aside from an important introduction of the notion of a GMA for orphan medicinal products. We will discuss the missed opportunity to codify existing case law and provide further clarification in this respect.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.29.25
Children first: How Ofcom’s Children’s code and age checks change the digital game
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.29.25
Meet the New Nationwide Injunction. Same as the Old Nationwide Injunction.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.29.25
