Category: Current Publications

E is for ERISA Christine Roberts Podcast

Christine Roberts Podcast with Amy Evans: De-mystifying The Complexities of ERISA Benefits www.eforerisa.com, Christine Roberts’ benefits blog.  Roll your cursor by to take a look.

E is for ERISA: “IRS Plays Musical Chairs With Voluntary Correction Programs”

Read about IRS program Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System, or EPCRS. www.eforerisa.com, Christine Roberts’ benefits blog.  Roll your cursor by to take a look.

E is for ERISA Blog Celebrating its 10th Anniversary

www.eforerisa.com, Christine Roberts’ benefits blog, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a fresh new look.  Roll your cursor by to take a look.

COVID-19 Vaccines, Employers, and Christine Roberts and Paul Wilcox

Christine P Roberts and Paul K Wilcox Attorneys Mullen and Henzell Santa Barbara Christine Roberts, and Mullen & Henzell partner Paul Wilcox as guest co-author, address the employment law issues around COVID-19 vaccines and your workforce (Q&A 1 – 4).  She follows up with a few questions on using wellness incentives to encourage employees to get vaccinated. Click here to view full post on Christine Roberts’ E is...

Money Talks podcast with Christine Roberts: COVID-19 changes to 401(k) and executive deferred compensation plans…

In this podcast episode of Money Talks, Hugh Meyer, of Charlesworth & Rugg, Inc., talks with Christine Roberts regarding how the CARES Act can impact Qualified Retirement Plans and some responsibilities of plan sponsors. Christine provides a detailed update to IRS Notices 2020-50 and 2020-51, which details the regulations involving COVID-19 related distributions from retirement...

What CPAs Should Know About Controlled Groups (Christine Roberts, CA CPA Magazine)

Mullen and Henzell Law Firm Santa Barbara Christine Roberts published an article in January/February edition of California CPA magazine:  “What CPAs Should Know About Controlled Groups”  — Click here to view article:  http://californiacpa.calcpa.org/?issueID=79&pageID=24

IRS Gifts Large Employers an ACA Reporting Extension

Under the ACA, Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) must comply with annual reporting and disclosure duties. This falls under Section 6056 of the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”). These include filing, with the IRS, a Form 1094-C transmittal form, together with copies of Form 1095-C. These individual statements must also be furnished to full-time employees (and to part-time...

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May 19, 2026

Welcome Jillian L. Title

Please join us in welcoming Jillian L. Title to Mullen & Henzell. After a 10-year career in Student Affairs at UC Santa Barbara, Jillian left higher education administration to pursue...

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May 5, 2026

Congratulations to Christina Behrman 'Top 50 Women in Business' Honoree

Mullen & Henzell LLP is proud to announce Christina Behrman was honored by Pacific Coast Business Times as a ‘Top 50 Women in Business’ for 2026. This recognition highlights her...

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April 28, 2026

Mullen & Henzell LLP Recognized by Pacific Coast Business Times

We’re proud to be recognized by Pacific Coast Business Times as the largest law firm based in the Tri-County region. We are thankful for an incredible team of talented attorneys...

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March 3, 2025

Update 03/03/25: Corporate Transparency Act

In a press release on March 2, 2025, the Treasury Department announced “with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated...

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