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Federal Government Will Recognize Same-Sex Marriages in Michigan

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said today the federal government will recognize the roughly 300 same-sex marriages that took place in Michigan last Saturday, before a federal appeals court put those unions on hold. “I have determined that the same-sex marriages performed last Saturday in Michigan will be recognized by the federal government,” said Holder … Continue reading Federal Government Will Recognize Same-Sex Marriages in Michigan

Michigan Will Not Recognize Same-Sex Marriages, Ban to Stay in Place Pending Appeal

The state of Michigan will not recognize the more than 300 same-sex marriages performed last weekend. Governor Rick Snyder’s announcement comes one day after an appeals court indefinitely stopped any additional same-sex marriages, while it reviews a decision that struck down a 2004 law that says marriage only is between a man and a woman.

Judge Rules State’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

The recent decision by a federal court in Michigan in DeBoer v. Snyder could have major implications for your employee benefit plans.  The extent of the impact on a particular plan will depend upon the provisions of the plan—particularly how the term “spouse” is defined—as well as future litigation and regulatory developments.

United States v. Windsor: Implications for Employee Benefits

On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court issued one of its most highly anticipated decisions in United States v. Windsor.[1]  In that opinion, the Court ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional because it violates the Fifth Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection.[2]  Section 3 had limited the … Continue reading United States v. Windsor: Implications for Employee Benefits

IRS: All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized for Federal Tax Purposes

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today ruled that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will be treated as married for federal tax purposes. The ruling applies regardless of whether the couple lives in a jurisdiction that recognizes same-sex marriage or a jurisdiction that does … Continue reading IRS: All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized for Federal Tax Purposes

DOL Issues Electronic Fee Disclosure Guidance

The Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) new fee disclosure regulations applicable to participant-directed defined contribution plans are effective for plan years beginning after October 31, 2011.  For calendar year plans, the first annual disclosures are due by May 31, 2012, and the first quarterly statement of expenses incurred is due by August 14, 2012.  Many plan … Continue reading DOL Issues Electronic Fee Disclosure Guidance

Five Stories that Matter in Michigan This Week – March 17, 2023

Bringing you five stories that matter in Michigan this week – March 17, 2023. Legal, legislative, and regulatory updates.