U.S. Supreme Court
May 12, 2025
Cunningham decision reshapes ERISA litigation landscape
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision may require policymakers to consider targeted reforms to ensure ERISA continues to serve its intended purpose.





Orly Ahrony
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Ahrony Appeals Law Group, LLP
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Email: orly@ahronygraham.com

In Cunningham v. Cornell University, the U.S. Supreme Court addressed a critical procedural issue under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA): whether plaintiffs alleging prohibited transactions must plead facts negating the applicability of statutory exemptions. The court unanimously held that...
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