Media Mentions
2008
Todd Solomon, Tonya Wilkes Moore, Menna Eltaki, Tiffini Hines, Eugene Garmize and Patrick McCurry were mentioned in the September 10 edition of Chicago Lawyer for their pro bono project, completing a comprehensive legal assessment for the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago. "What was especially nice about this [project] was that the number of attorneys involved got to work together on a team," said Mr. Solomon.
Menna Eltaki, Eugene Garmize, Tiffini (Smith) Hines, Patrick J. McCurry, Tonya Wilkes Moore, Todd A. Solomon, Pro Bono
Todd Solomon was quoted in the August 21 issue of CCH Standard Federal Tax Reports on the IRS's recent revisions to its comprehensive system of correction programs, EPCRS, for sponsors of retirement plans. "The new revenue procedure is more of a fine tune of the program than a major overhaul but there are some items included that will be helpful for plan sponsors," Mr. Solomon said.
Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Welfare Benefit Plans
Todd Solomon was quoted in the July issue of HealthLeaders InterStudy California Health Plan Analysis on how health insurers haven't seen much effect from gay marriage. "If the health plan is not real clear about how it defines spouse and which spouses it intended to cover, it may very well cover that spouse," Mr. Solomon said. "Whereas, if it were domestic partner, I think it would be much clearer; either the plan covers domestic partners, or it doesn't. So I think the burden is on employers to define what they mean by spouse now," he added.
Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Welfare Benefit Plans
Lisa A. Linsky was quoted in the June 27 issue of the New York Law Journal in an article regarding a suit against the federal government on behalf of Gary Day, a disabled gay father whose requests for financial assistance for his two children have been repeatedly ignored. Ms. Linsky, Amy Beard, Todd A. Solomon, Amy M. Gordon, Daniel A. Mullen and Robin L. Zimmerly have teamed with Lambda Legal to represent Mr. Day in the case. Ms. Linsky noted that Mr. Day and his children "meet all the requirements that the agency needs to provide benefits" and that the Social Security Administration's delayed response "is unwarranted and prejudicial" and "constitutes blatant discrimination."
Amy S. Beard, Amy M. Gordon, Lisa A. Linsky, Daniel A. Mullen, Todd A. Solomon, Trial
Todd Solomon was mentioned in the June 27 issue of the New York Law Journal in an article regarding a suit against the federal government on behalf of Gary Day, a disabled gay father whose requests for financial assistance for his two children have been repeatedly ignored. Mr. Solomon was part of the McDermott team that teamed with Lambda Legal to represent Mr. Day in the case.
Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Welfare Benefit Plans
Todd Solomon was mentioned in the June 25 issue of the Windy City Times in an article regarding the recent Citywide Pride event hosted by Merrill Lynch and McDermott Will & Emery. The article discusses Mr. Solomon's presentation and his helpful hints for employers about domestic partner benefits. Mr. Solomon is also looking forward to possibly having civil unions in Illinois. Although it won't have an impact on federal benefits, it will clue more local companies into the needs of their LGBT employees. "It will do a lot for bringing this higher up on the radar screen for Illinois companies," Mr. Solomon said. "It will continue to bring attention to the issue."
Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Welfare Benefit Plans
Todd Solomon was quoted in the March 20 issue of CCH Journal about how qualified plans would be required to allow rollovers by non-spouse beneficiaries under House-passed technical corrections to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA). "Before the PPA, participants could make hardship distributions for qualified expenses only for themselves or their spouse or dependents. Under the PPA, if your domestic partner is your beneficiary, you can make a hardship withdrawal, if the benefit plan allows," Mr. Solomon said.
Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Welfare Benefit Plans
2007
Todd Solomon and Brett Johnson were profiled in an article featured on the Legal Assistance Foundation’s website for a pro bono case they handled which secured nearly $400,000 in pension benefits for a 61-year-old woman. The pro bono team spent more than 90 hours working on the case that led to negotiating a settlement that reinstated the client’s benefits.
Brett R. Johnson, Todd A. Solomon, Pro Bono
Todd Solomon was quoted in the July 1 edition of Employee Benefits News about how same-sex couples must navigate the tax nuances of domestic partners benefits. Mr. Solomon believes there are two reasons domestic partnership enrollment remains low at companies. "People are fearful of coming out in their workplace, and it's not a tax efficient way to cover your partner," he said.
Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions
Todd Solomon’s book, Domestic Partner Benefits: An Employer’s Guide, was mentioned by Melvin White in the May/June issue of Diversity & The Bar for being a widely used book on the subject.
Todd A. Solomon, Melvin White, Employee Benefits & Pensions
2006
Todd Solomon was quoted in the October 19 issue of the Stevens Point Journal (Wisconsin) about his speech given at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point forum on the legal aspect of the proposed amendment to the Wisconsin constitution banning same-sex marriage. "This isn't necessarily a same-sex issue here; opposite-sex couple can be affected, too," he said.
Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions
Todd Solomon was mentioned in the October 10 issue of US States News for being a speaker on a forum on the proposed constitutional amendment on marriage and civil unions that was on the Wisconsin ballot. The forum was held at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions
2005
Todd Solomon was quoted in the November/December issue of Diversity & the Bar in an article about how domestic partner benefits for same-sex couples are becoming more commonplace in law firms. "The number of employees who take advantage of the benefits typically is one to three percent of a company's population, Mr. Solomon said. "But many employees who would never enroll a domestic partner in the plan may feel strongly about the availability of domestic partner benefits as a fairness issue," he explained.
Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions
2004
Joe Adams and Todd Solomon were referenced in a February 26 article on Kiplinger.com which described the employee benefits challenges of responding to same gender marriages and civil unions. The book they coauthored ( Domestic Partner Benefits: An Employer's Guide )was referred to as "a guidebook widely used by employees."
Joseph S. Adams, Todd A. Solomon, Employee Benefits & Pensions
