There have been major developments that could impact the future of US Department of Labor (DOL) regulation, investigations, and litigation related to employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). During a recent National Center for Employee Ownership webinar, Partners Ted Becker and Julian André explored what ESOP fiduciaries, ESOP company directors and management, employees involved with ESOPs, and advisors need to know about these developments.
Recent Developments Relating to the DOL and ESOPs
By Ted Becker and Julian André on March 18, 2025
Posted In Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Labor
Ted BeckerTed Becker is co-head of McDermott’s ERISA Litigation practice and a Fellow of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel. He focuses his practice on litigation under ERISA and related federal and state actions, and defense of government investigations and audits relating to employee benefit, health and welfare, and retirement plans brought by the US Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service, and the US Department of Justice. He is a leading voice and nationally recognized practitioner in this complex practice area. Read Ted Becker's full bio.
Julian AndréJulian André helps clients achieve the best outcomes when facing government prosecutions, enforcement actions and investigations, defending against complex civil litigation and performing internal investigations. Leaning on his experience as an Assistant US Attorney in Los Angeles prosecuting financial crimes, Julian adds an inside perspective when devising defense strategies for companies and individuals facing criminal and civil investigations by state and federal agencies such as DOJ, HHS-OIG, SEC, and DOL. He also regularly advises clients on matters involving corporate governance and regulatory compliance, including anti-money laundering and anti-corruption issues. Read Julian André's full bio.
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