Origins and fundamentals of the pension system
Defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Origins and structure of ERISA
Preventing forfeiture
Plan amendment
Funding and terminating defined benefit plans
Spousal and other third-party interests
Overview of the taxation of qualified plans
The antidiscrimination norm
Limitations on benefits, contributions, and deductions
Taxation of participants and beneficiaries
Fiduciary status
Fiduciary duties
Fiduciary investing
Benefit denials
Enforcement and remedies
Preemption
Age discrimination issues.