Pension Benefit Guaranty News

Congress is again considering whether to provide contribution relief to corporate sponsors of defined benefit pension plans.

Today, one of Romney's events - a $50,000 a plate dinner - will be hosted by private equity guru Marc Leder .

Troubled Dewey & LeBoeuf law firm, facing partner defections and a New York prosecutor's investigation, was sued on Tuesday by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp, which is seeking a decree to terminate various Dewey retirement plans.

Hawker revealed last week that its Chapter 11 proceedings could result in its three pension plans being handed off to the federal Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., which insures corporate pensions but only up to certain limits.

U.S. regulators moved on Thursday to seize control of pension plans at Dewey & LeBoeuf, the latest sign of likely collapse at what was once a top U.S. law firm.

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