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4 ERISA Arguments to Watch in September
4 ERISA Arguments to Watch in September - Andrew Oringer, Law360, September 6, 2024 (PDF)
3 Atty Takeaways On What’s Ahead As ERISA Turns 50
3 Atty Takeaways On What's Ahead As ERISA Turns 50 - Marcia Wagner, Law360, August 30, 2024 (PDF)
The Successful Yet Much-Litigated ERISA Turns 50
The Successful Yet Much-Litigated ERISA Turns 50 - Marcia Wagner, SHRM, August 28, 2024 (PDF)
What does the Coming Election Mean for the Fiduciary Rule?
What does the Coming Election Mean for the Fiduciary Rule? - Tom Clark, National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), August 26, 2024
Nordstrom Suit, HP Revival Add to 401(k) Forfeiture Cases
Nordstrom Suit, HP Revival Add to 401(k) Forfeiture Cases - Michael Schloss, PLANSPONSOR, August 20, 2024 (PDF)
401(k) Forfeiture Lawsuit Wave Still Splashing West Coast
401(k) Forfeiture Lawsuit Wave Still Splashing West Coast - Michael Schloss, 401(k) Specialist, August 20, 2024 (PDF)
New Regulations Strengthen Retirement Savings Protection
New Regulations Strengthen Retirement Savings Protection - Andrew Oringer, The Pinnacle Gazette, August 8, 2024 (PDF)
PBGC Nominee to Navigate Concerns Over Agency’s Pension Bailouts
PBGC Nominee to Navigate Concerns Over Agency’s Pension Bailouts - Israel Goldowitz, Bloomberg Tax, August 7, 2024 (PDF)
ERISA Attorneys Outline Next Steps, Actions Item After DOL Fiduciary Rule Stays
ERISA Attorneys Outline Next Steps, Actions Item After DOL Fiduciary Rule Stays - Marcia Wagner, 40(k) Specialist, August 2, 2024 (PDF)
Retirement Industry People Moves
Retirement Industry People Moves - Denise Chicoine, Edward Englander and Bill Hoch, planadviser, August 2, 2024 (PDF)
Major 401(k) Litigators Are ‘Back in Action,’ With More Entering the Fray
Major 401(k) Litigators Are ‘Back in Action,’ With More Entering the Fray - Marcia Wagner, planadviser, August 1, 2024 (PDF)
What’s Next for the Fiduciary Rule? Tom Clark at the NAPA DC Fly-In Forum
What’s Next for the Fiduciary Rule? Tom Clark at the NAPA DC Fly-In Forum - Thomas Clark, Jr., NAPA, July 31, 2024 (PDF)
4 Takeaways After Courts Block ERISA Advice Regs
4 Takeaways After Courts Block ERISA Advice Regs - Andrew Oringer, Law360, July 29, 2024 (PDF)
New Tree Co. Owners Can’t Lodge Suit Over Defunct ESOP
New Tree Co. Owners Can't Lodge Suit Over Defunct ESOP - Thomas Clark, Jr., Lee Polk, Stephen Wilkes, Law360, July 26, 2024 (PDF)
Lawsuit Against NYC Pension Funds’ Divestment in Fossil Fuels Dismissed
Lawsuit Against NYC Pension Funds’ Divestment in Fossil Fuels Dismissed - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, July 3, 2024 (PDF)
Retirement Income Solutions in QDIAs: What Are the Impediments?
Retirement Income Solutions in QDIAs: What Are the Impediments? - Thomas Clark, Jr., NAPA, July 11, 2024 (PDF)
Employer Forfeited Funds Complaint Against HP Inc. 401(k) Plan Is Dismissed
Employer Forfeited Funds Complaint Against HP Inc. 401(k) Plan Is Dismissed - Marcia Wagner and Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, July 10, 2024 (PDF)
Salim Ramji Takes Vanguard CEO Helm With Good Vibes But the Company’s 50 million ‘Owners’ May Expect More Privileges
Salim Ramji Takes Vanguard CEO Helm With Good Vibes But the Company's 50 million 'Owners' May Expect More Privileges - Ari Sonneberg, RIABiz, July 9, 2024 (PDF)
Judge Tosses Fossil-Fuel Divestment Suit Against NYC Pensions
Judge Tosses Fossil-Fuel Divestment Suit Against NYC Pensions - Mark Greenstein, FUNDfire, July 8, 2024 (PDF)
Chevron Reversal Could Affect Appeal of DOL’s ESG Rule
Chevron Reversal Could Affect Appeal of DOL’s ESG Rule - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, July 5, 2024 (PDF)
5 Argument Sessions Benefits Attys Should Watch For In July
5 Argument Sessions Benefits Attys Should Watch For In July - Andrew Oringer, Law360, July, 3, 2024 (PDF)
Defined Contribution is Rife with Legal and Management Challenges. Post-Chevron, it Could Get Worse
Defined Contribution is Rife with Legal and Management Challenges. Post-Chevron, it Could Get Worse - Stephen Rosenberg and Andrew Oringer, Pensions & Investments, July 3, 2024 (PDF)
Benefits Rules Likely to Draw Fresh Fire After High Court Action Ari Sonneberg
Benefits Rules Likely to Draw Fresh Fire After High Court Action - Roberta Casper Watson, Bloomberg Law, July 2, 2024 (PDF)
The Litigation Floodgates are Expected to Open. How The Supreme Court’s Chevron Deference Ruling Expands Judge
The Litigation Floodgates are Expected to Open. How The Supreme Court's Chevron Deference Ruling Expands Judge - Stephen Rosenberg, Pensions & Investments, July 2, 2024 (PDF)
Providing Retirement Benefits Can Benefit Employers
Providing Retirement Benefits Can Benefit Employers - Ari Sonneberg, PLANSPONSOR, July 1, 2024 (PDF)
PBGC Closer to Receiving Pension Plan Restitution Payments
PBGC Closer to Receiving Pension Plan Restitution Payments - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, July 1, 2024 (PDF)
Employers Can Trust Address Provided by Employees
Employers Can Trust Address Provided by Employees - Marcia Wagner, PLANSPONSOR, June 25, 2024 (PDF)
5 ERISA Cases to Watch in 2024’s Second Half
5 ERISA Cases to Watch in 2024's Second Half - Andrew Oringer, Law360, June 21, 2024 (PDF)
Pivotal ERISA Case Stalls Amid Mental Health Crisis
Pivotal ERISA Case Stalls Amid Mental Health Crisis - Andrew Oringer, Law360, June 13, 2024 (PDF)
Hedge Funds Urged to Prepare for a Non-Compete Clause Ban
Hedge Funds Urged to Prepare for a Non-Compete Clause Ban - Katherine Brustowicz, FUNDfire, June 12, 2025 (PDF)
Court Split Spells Trouble on Surprise Billing Award Enforcement
Court Split Spells Trouble on Surprise Billing Award Enforcement - Roberta Casper Watson, Bloomberg Law, June 11, 2024 (PDF)
TIAA Retirement Suit Foreshadows Future 401(k) Rule Litigation
TIAA Retirement Suit Foreshadows Future 401(k) Rule Litigation - Andrew Oringer, Bloomberg Law, June 7, 2024 (PDF)
DOL Fiduciary Rule Could Mean More Analysis, Documentation, Say Industry Watchers
DOL Fiduciary Rule Could Mean More Analysis, Documentation, Say Industry Watchers - Marcia Wagner, Financial Advisor IQ, June 5, 2024 (PDF)
401(k) Lawsuits Over ‘Forfeited’ Money Get a Lifeline
401(k) Lawsuits Over ‘Forfeited’ Money Get a Lifeline - Andrew Oringer, Investment News, June 3, 2024 (PDF)
Increased Litigation Around PRTs Brings Insurance Industry Practices to Light
Increased Litigation Around PRTs Brings Insurance Industry Practices to Light - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, June 3, 2024 (PDF)
(Another) Fiduciary Breach Asserted in TPA Healthcare Claims Processing
(Another) Fiduciary Breach Asserted in TPA Healthcare Claims Processing - Thomas Clark, Jr., National Association of Plan Advisors, May 20, 2024 (PDF)
FTC Ban On Noncompetes: 7 Things Employees & Executives Must Know
FTC Ban On Noncompetes: 7 Things Employees & Executives Must Know - Quoting WLG Law Alert by Katherine Brustowicz, David Gabor, Johanna Matloff, Mark Poerio, Andrew Oringer, and Virginia...
Human Expertise Meets Machine Intelligence: The Winning Formula for Modern Financial Planning
Human Expertise Meets Machine Intelligence: The Winning Formula for Modern Financial Planning - Marcia Wagner, The Street, May 8, 2024 (PDF)
’Staggering Penalties’ Possible For Financial Firms Because of DOL Rules
’Staggering Penalties’ Possible For Financial Firms Because of DOL Rules - David Gabor and Katherine Brustowicz, Rethinking65, May 7, 2024 (PDF)
401(k) Rule Suit Echoes Past Legal Attack on Obama-Era Version
401(k) Rule Suit Echoes Past Legal Attack on Obama-Era Version - Marcia Wagner, Bloomberg Law, May 7, 2024 (PDF)
401(k) Advice Rule Puts New Fiduciaries in Litigation Crosshairs
401(k) Advice Rule Puts New Fiduciaries in Litigation Crosshairs - Michael Schloss, Bloomberg Law, May 1, 2024 (PDF)
4 Takeaways from DOL’s Final ERISA Investment Advice Regs
4 Takeaways from DOL's Final ERISA Investment Advice Regs - Andrew Oringer, Law360, April 25, 2024 (PDF)
FDIC Bid to Strip BlackRock and Vanguard of Superpower ‘Has Legs’
FDIC Bid to Strip BlackRock and Vanguard of Superpower 'Has Legs' - Ari Sonneberg, RIABiz, April 24, 2023 (PDF)
Labor Department Issues Rule to Crack Down on Bad Retirement Savings Advice
Labor Department Issues Rule to Crack Down on Bad Retirement Savings Advice - Andrew Oringer, CNBC, April 23, 2024 (PDF)
Prime Healthcare Lacked Oversight Of 401(k) Plan, Judge Told
Prime Healthcare Lacked Oversight Of 401(k) Plan, Judge Told - Marcia Wagner, Law360, April 10, 2024 (PDF)
April 15 the (Unofficial) Cutoff for Meetings on Fiduciary Rule
April 15 the (Unofficial) Cutoff for Meetings on Fiduciary Rule - Andrew Oringer, Ignites, April 10, 2024 (PDF)
IBM Wins Dismissal of Pension Lawsuit
IBM Wins Dismissal of Pension Lawsuit - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, April 9, 2024 (PDF)
Nashville Nice—NAPA 401(k) Summit Kicks Off Sunday!
Nashville Nice—NAPA 401(k) Summit Kicks Off Sunday! - Thomas Clark, Jr., National Association of Plan Advisors, April 7, 2024 (PDF)
Minnesota Sponsor Sues Adviser for True-Up Plan Amendment
Minnesota Sponsor Sues Adviser for True-Up Plan Amendment - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, April 3, 2024 (PDF)
Father of the 401(k) Is Planting a New Workplace Savings Idea
Father of the 401(k) Is Planting a New Workplace Savings Idea - The Wagner Law Group, planadviser, April 1, 2024 (PDF)
Molina Healthcare Close to Win in ERISA Lawsuit
Molina Healthcare Close to Win in ERISA Lawsuit - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, March 22, 2024 (PDF)
Companies Transferred Billions in Pension Assets to Annuities. Here Come the Lawsuits
Companies Transferred Billions in Pension Assets to Annuities. Here Come the Lawsuits - Andrew Oringer, InvestmentNews, March 14, 2024 (PDF)
Plaintiffs Request Judge Approve Settlement in ERISA Data Breach Lawsuit
Plaintiffs Request Judge Approve Settlement in ERISA Data Breach Lawsuit - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, May 13, 2024 (PDF)
401(k) Inventor Offers New Way to Earn ‘Bread
401(k) Inventor Offers New Way to Earn 'Bread' - Marcia Wagner, Newsmax, March 12, 2024 (PDF)
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2024 Women Who Lead Edition
2024 Women Who Lead - Marcia Wagner, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, March 6, 2024 (PDF)
401(k) World: Recordkeepers, Advisers and ‘Co-opetition’
401(k) World: Recordkeepers, Advisers and ‘Co-opetition’ - Thomas Clark, Jr., PLANADVISER, February 27, 2024 (PDF)
4 Trends Executive Compensation Attorneys Are Watching
4 Trends Executive Compensation Attorneys Are Watching - Andrew Oringer, Law350, February 23, 2024 (PDF)
Judge Denies American Airlines’ Motion to Dismiss
Judge Denies American Airlines’ Motion to Dismiss - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, February 22, 2024 (PDF)
Pennsylvania Federal Judge Orders RiversEdge Out of Retirement Plans
Pennsylvania Federal Judge Orders RiversEdge Out of Retirement Plans - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, February 21, 2024 (PDF)
California’s Expanded Non-Compete Ban Has National Reach
California’s Expanded Non-Compete Ban Has National Reach - David Gabor, Rethinking65, February 21, 2024 (PDF)
ICHRAs: The New Health Care Benefit for Advisors to Learn in 2024
ICHRAs: The New Health Care Benefit for Advisors to Learn in 2024 - Thomas Clark, Jr., 401(k) Specialist Magazine, February 5, 2024 (PDF)
California Further Tightens Restrictions on Non-Compete Clauses
California Further Tightens Restrictions on Non-Compete Clauses - David Gabor, PLANADVISER, February 9, 2024 (PDF)
Johnson & Johnson Case Signals Employee Drug Price Suits to Come
Johnson & Johnson Case Signals Employee Drug Price Suits to Come - Roberta Casper Watson, Bloomberg Law, February 9, 2024 (PDF)
Workers Poised to Get Benefits as Rule Creates ‘Employees’
Workers Poised to Get Benefits as Rule Creates ‘Employees’ - Roberta Casper Watson, Bloomberg Law, January 29, 2024 (PDF)
26 State Attorneys General Appeal Biden ESG Rule Decision
26 State Attorneys General Appeal Biden ESG Rule Decision - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, January 19, 2024 (PDF)
DOL Gives Go-Ahead to Auto Enrollment in Emergency Accounts
DOL Gives Go-Ahead to Auto Enrollment in Emergency Accounts - Andrew Oringer, Investment News, January 17, 2024 (PDF)
DOL Sues Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota for Collecting $66.8M in Provider Tax
DOL Sues Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota for Collecting $66.8M in Provider Tax - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, January 17, 2024 (PDF)
Could Skin Care be the Next Gold Rush Opportunity for Tax-Free FSA Shopping?
Could Skin Care be the Next Gold Rush Opportunity for Tax-Free FSA Shopping? - Roberta Watson, Glossy, January 16, 2024 (PDF)
5 January Argument Sessions Benefits Attys Should Watch
5 January Argument Sessions Benefits Attys Should Watch - Marcia Wagner and Andrew Oringer, Law360, January 3, 2024 (PDF)
Plan Sponsors Should Be Intentional When Adding Managed Accounts
Plan Sponsors Should Be Intentional When Adding Managed Accounts - Marcia Wagner, PLANSPONSOR, January 2, 2024 (PDF)
DOL Proposes to Rescind 2018 Association Health Plan Rule
DOL Proposes to Rescind 2018 Association Health Plan Rule - Roberta Casper Watson, PLANSPONSOR, December 22, 2023 (PDF)
Yellow: Pension Plan Unjustly Seeking ‘Free Money’ From Bankruptcy Case
Yellow: Pension Plan Unjustly Seeking ‘Free Money’ From Bankruptcy Case - Michael Schloss, FleetOwner, December 15, 2023 (PDF)
Merrill Edge in Hot Seat Over Rates Paid on IRAs
Merrill Edge in Hot Seat Over Rates Paid on IRAs - Michael Schloss, Financial Planning, December 14, 2023 (PDF)
CapitalROCK: Retirement Security Rule Review by Wagner Law Group
CapitalROCK: Retirement Security Rule Review by Wagner Law Group - Stephen Wilkes, Globe Newswire. December 13, 2023 (PDF)
5 Recent ERISA Decisions Attorneys Should Know
5 Recent ERISA Decisions Attorneys Should Know - Andrew Oringer, Law360, December 8, 2023 (PDF)
Treasury’s Record $4.3B Crypto Exchange Fine Adds to Pressure on Digital Assets
Treasury’s Record $4.3B Crypto Exchange Fine Adds to Pressure on Digital Assets - Kim Shaw Elliott, Chief Investment Officer, November 29, 2023 (PDF)
Crypto Remains Massive Compliance Risk for Retirement Fiduciaries
Crypto Remains Massive Compliance Risk for Retirement Fiduciaries - Kim Shaw Elliott, PLANADVISER, November 27, 2023 (PDF)
SEC Case Highlights Why Fiduciaries Should Be Cautious About Crypto
SEC Case Highlights Why Fiduciaries Should Be Cautious About Crypto - Kim Shaw Elliott, PLANSPONSOR, November 22, 2023 (PDF)
SEC Charges Against Kraken Identify Specific Tokens as Securities
SEC Charges Against Kraken Identify Specific Tokens as Securities - Kim Shaw Elliott, PLANADVISER, November 22, 2023 (PDF)
A ‘Sea Change’ May be Coming for Investment Advice about 401(k)-to-IRA Rollovers
A ‘Sea Change’ May be Coming for Investment Advice about 401(k)-to-IRA Rollovers - Andrew Oringer, CNBC, November 8, 2023 (PDF)
IBM Plans to End 5% Employer Matching in 401(k) Plan
IBM Plans to End 5% Employer Matching in 401(k) Plan - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, November 3, 2023 (PDF)
3 Takeaways From DOL’s New Fiduciary Proposal
3 Takeaways From DOL's New Fiduciary Proposal - Andrew Oringer, Law360, November 2, 2023 (PDF)
What to Consider When Adding Retirement Income Options
What to Consider When Adding Retirement Income Options - Ari Sonneberg, PLANSPONSOR, November 1, 2023 (PDF)
Blacklisted ‘Woke’ Firms Like BlackRock and State Street Still Have a Lock on AUM in Oil States Like Oklahoma
Blacklisted 'Woke' Firms Like BlackRock and State Street Still Have a Lock on AUM in Oil States Like Oklahoma - Ari Sonnebrg, RIABiz, November 1, 2023 (PDF)
Vanguard Cleans Up Legal Matters, Settles Two Suits, Loses Third
Vanguard Cleans Up Legal Matters, Settles Two Suits, Loses Third - Ari Sonneberg, RIABiz, October 27, 2023 (PDF)
New Wave of 401(k) Forfeiture Lawsuits May Hinge on Plan Terms
New Wave of 401(k) Forfeiture Lawsuits May Hinge on Plan Terms - Andrew Oringer, Bloomberg Law, October 24, 2024 (PDF)
How Retirement Security Litigation Has Impacted the Defined Contribution Landscape
How Retirement Security Litigation Has Impacted the Defined Contribution Landscape - Andrew Oringer, Pensions & Investments News, October 23, 2023 (PDF)
Goldman Sachs’ Sweeping Legal Effort to Crush ‘United Capital’ Advisor Exodus May Prove Largely Meaningless
Goldman Sachs' Sweeping Legal Effort to Crush 'United Capital' Advisor Exodus May Prove Largely Meaningless - Ari Sonneberg, RIABiz, October 9, 2023 (PDF)
Complaints Allege Improper Use of 401(k) Plan Forfeitures
Complaints Allege Improper Use of 401(k) Plan Forfeitures - Marcia Wagner, PLANSPONSOR, October 9, 2023 (PDF)
Investors Roll More Than $600 Billion a Year to IRAs. Anticipated Labor Department Rules Could Raise Their Protections
Investors Roll More Than $600 Billion a Year to IRAs. Anticipated Labor Department Rules Could Raise Their Protections - Andrew Oringer, CNBC, October 6, 2023 (PDF)
Biden ESG Rule Survives Challenge in Court. ‘Tonal Shift’ May be Biggest Victory, Lawyer Says
Biden ESG Rule Survives Challenge in Court. ‘Tonal Shift’ May be Biggest Victory, Lawyer Says - Andrew Oringer, CNBC, September 27, 2023 (PDF)
Unlocking the Power of Retirement Plans for Climate Action
Unlocking the Power of Retirement Plans for Climate Action - The Wagner Law Group, 401(k) Specialist, September 25, 2023 (PDF)
4 Takeaways For Benefits Attys After Judge Clears ESG Rule
4 Takeaways For Benefits Attys After Judge Clears ESG Rule - Andrew Oringer, Law360, September 22, 2023 (PDF)
New Strategy in 401(k) Litigation: Ask for Settlement Before Suit is Filed
New Strategy in 401(k) Litigation: Ask for Settlement Before Suit is Filed - Andrew Oringer, Investment News, September 20, 2023 (PDF)
Supreme Court Asked to Weigh in on Arbitration, Again
Supreme Court Asked to Weigh in on Arbitration, Again - Jordan Mamorsky, Pensions & Investments, September 18, 2023 (PDF)
New Republican Discrimination Bill Adds Little to Current Law: Lawyers
New Republican Discrimination Bill Adds Little to Current Law: Lawyers - Mark Greenstein, FUNDfire, September 18, 2023 (PDF)
Latest ERISA Standard Ruling Could Lead To More Dismissals By Kellie Mejdrich
Latest ERISA Standard Ruling Could Lead To More Dismissals - Andrew Oringer, Law360, September 15, 2023 (PDF)
Department of Labor Recovers $22.5 million for ESOP
Department of Labor Recovers $22.5 million for ESOP - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, September 13, 2023 (PDF)
DOL Braces For Hostile Reception To Fiduciary Rule Rewrite
DOL Braces For Hostile Reception To Fiduciary Rule Rewrite - Andrew Oringer, Law360, September 12, 2023 (PDF)
New Fiduciary Rule Sent to OMB By Department of Labor
New Fiduciary Rule Sent to OMB By Department of Labor - Thomas Clark, Jr., NAPA, September 9, 2023 (PDF)
Why Some Ex-Workers at Bed Bath & Beyond Face 401(k) Losses
Why Some Ex-Workers at Bed Bath & Beyond Face 401(k) Losses - Israel Goldowitz, New York Times, September 9, 2023 (PDF)
Law Firm Letter Backs DOL Rule on ERISA Fiduciaries Using Climate Factors
Law Firm Letter Backs DOL Rule on ERISA Fiduciaries Using Climate Factors - chief investment officer, September 1, 2023 (PDF)
Wagner Law Group: Climate Funds, ERISA May Co-Exist, With Prudence
Wagner Law Group: Climate Funds, ERISA May Co-Exist, With Prudence - PLANSPONSOR, August 31, 2023 (PDF)
SECURE 2.0 Roth Catch-Up Delay: More IRS Guidance to Come
SECURE 2.0 Roth Catch-Up Delay: More IRS Guidance to Come - The Wagner Law Group Law Alert, 401(k) Specialist, August, 31, 2023 (PDF)
Legal Opinion Letter Released by Business Climate Finance Affirms Companies’ Ability to Consider ESG Factors in Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan Selection Process
Legal Opinion Letter Released by Business Climate Finance Affirms Companies' Ability to Consider ESG Factors in Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan Selection Process - businesswire, August 29, 2023...
The RIA Business Can Heave a Sigh of Relief as Grayscale Beats the SEC in Court
The RIA Business Can Heave a Sigh of Relief as Grayscale Beats the SEC in Court - Ari Sonneberg, RIABiz, August 29, 2023 (PDF)
9th Circ. Reopens Door To Reprocessing In UBH Battle
9th Circ. Reopens Door To Reprocessing In UBH Battle - Andrew Oringer, Law360, August 25, 2023, (PDF)
Former Director Sues Howard University Pension Plan
Former Director Sues Howard University Pension Plan - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, August 21, 2023 (PDF)
10th Circ.’s Okla. PBM Ruling Could Curtail State Regulation
10th Circ.'s Okla. PBM Ruling Could Curtail State Regulation - Andrew Oringer, Law360, August 18, 2023 (PDF)
9th Circ. ERISA Fee Ruling May Spur High Court Intervention
9th Circ. ERISA Fee Ruling May Spur High Court Intervention - Andrew Oringer, Law360, August 9, 2023 (PDF)
3 Takeaways From The PBGC’s Latest Fiscal Health Checkup
3 Takeaways From The PBGC's Latest Fiscal Health Checkup - Israel Goldowitz, Law360, August 4, 2023 (PDF)
UnitedHealth Group Insurance TPA, UMR Sued by DOL
UnitedHealth Group Insurance TPA, UMR Sued by DOL - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, August 2, 2023 (PDF)
Pension benefits at Yellow Corp. secured by Teamsters fund bailout this year
Pension Benefits at Yellow Corp. Secured by Teamsters Fund Bailout This Year - Michael Schloss, Pensions & Investments, August 1, 2023 (PDF)
Fidelity Investments is Suddenly Fending off a Fresh Wave of AI Suitors for its Vast Recordkeeping Data Trove
Fidelity Investments is Suddenly Fending off a Fresh Wave of AI Suitors for its Vast Recordkeeping Data Trove - Ari Sonneberg, RIABiz, July 28, 2023 (PDF)
DOL Advises Plan Sponsors to Extend Enrollment Period for Employees Losing Medicaid
DOL Advises Plan Sponsors to Extend Enrollment Period for Employees Losing Medicaid - Roberta Casper Watson, PLANSPONSOR, July 24, 2023 (PDF)
ERISA Arbitrability Battles May Require High Court Guidance
ERISA Arbitrability Battles May Require High Court Guidance - Andrew Oringer, Law360, July 21, 2022 (PDF)
Twitter Hit With $500M Suit for Unpaid Severance
Twitter Hit With $500M Suit for Unpaid Severance - Andrew Oringer, planadviser, July 12, 2023 (PDF)
Verizon 401(k) lawsuit settles for $30 million
Verizon 401(k) lawsuit settles for $30 million - Stephen Rosenberg, InvestmentNews, July 11, 2023 (PDF)
EBSA Publishes Regulatory Update on Health Facility Fees, Provider Networks
EBSA Publishes Regulatory Update on Health Facility Fees, Provider Networks - Roberta Casper Watson, planadviser, July 7, 2023 (PDF)
3 DOL Moves Benefits Attorneys Will Be Watching For
3 DOL Moves Benefits Attorneys Will Be Watching For - Andrew Oringer, Law360, July 3, 2023 (PDF)
Jury Delivers Win to Yale With 403(b) Lawsuit Verdict
Jury Delivers Win to Yale With 403(b) Lawsuit Verdict - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, June 29, 2023 (PDF)
DOL Sues Missouri Bankers Benefit Plan
DOL Sues Missouri Bankers Benefit Plan - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, June 16, 2023 (PDF)
Could Health Care Regulation Go the Way of Retirement Plans?
Could Health Care Regulation Go the Way of Retirement Plans? - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, June 12, 2023 (PDF)
New England 401(k) Fee Suits Forge Employers’ Longshot Bid
New England 401(k) Fee Suits Forge Employers’ Longshot Bid - Marcia Wagner, Bloomberg Law, June 6, 2023 (PDF)
Churchill Holdings ESOP Participants Sue
Churchill Holdings ESOP Participants Sue - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, June 2, 2023 (PDF)
Pension Row With Teamsters Belongs In Court, 1st Circ. Told
Pension Row With Teamsters Belongs In Court, 1st Circ. Told - Stephen Rosenberg, Law360, May 26, 2023 (PDF)
Pension Risk Transfers Continue to Skyrocket in Q1
Pension Risk Transfers Continue to Skyrocket in Q1 - Marcia Wagner, PLANSPONSOR, May 25, 2023 (PDF)
DOL, Trade Groups Clash Over ERISA Prohibited Transactions
DOL,Trade Groups Clash Over ERISA Prohibited Transactions - Andrew Oringer, Pensions & Investments, May 22, 2023 (PDF)
Employers Discuss Why They Use Vendor Search Consultants
Employers Discuss Why They Use Vendor Search Consultants - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, May 19, 2023 (PDF)
Richter-Gordon, Chamberlain Launch Firm to Vet Lifetime Income Options in 401(k)s
Richter-Gordon, Chamberlain Launch Firm to Vet Lifetime Income Options in 401(k)s - The Wagner Law Group, 401(k) Specialist, May 9, 2023 (PDF)
Aon, Astellas Pay to Settle CIT Conflict of Interest Litigation
Aon, Astellas Pay to Settle CIT Conflict of Interest Litigation - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, May 9, 2023 (PDF)
Court Ruling Vacating DOL Rollover Guidance isn’t End of Fiduciary Saga
Court Ruling Vacating DOL Rollover Guidance isn't End of Fiduciary Saga - Andrew Oringer, Pensions & Investments, May 1, 2023 (PDF)
3 May Argument Sessions Benefits Attorneys Should Watch
3 May Argument Sessions Benefits Attorneys Should Watch - Andrew Oringer, Law360, April 28, 2023 (PDF)
ERISA Lawsuit Against NJ Transit Authority Dismissed
ERISA Lawsuit Against NJ Transit Authority Dismissed - WLG Law Alert, PLANSPONSOR, April 28, 2023 (PDF)
DOL Sues Profit-Sharing Retirement Plan of California Consultant
DOL Sues Profit-Sharing Retirement Plan of California Consultant - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, April 17, 2023 (PDF)
Full-Time to Part-Time: Educate Employees About Ramifications for Benefits and Compensation
Full-Time to Part-Time: Educate Employees About Ramifications for Benefits and Compensation - Marcia Wagner, SHRM, April 12, 2023 (PDF)
As Private Equity Firms Work to Access 401(k) Market, Plaintiff Lawyers Gear Up to Sue
As Private Equity Firms Work to Access 401(k) Market, Plaintiff Lawyers Gear Up to Sue - Thomas Clark, Jr., The Capitol Forum, April 10, 2023
Case(s) in Point
Case(s) in Point - Thomas Clark, Jr., NAPANET the Magazine, Spring 2023 (PDF)
What to Love (& Fear) About SECURE 2.0 Now
What to Love (& Fear) About SECURE 2.0 Now - Thomas Clark, Jr., NAPANET the Magazine, Spring 2023 (PDF)
Has the Litigation Pendulum Swung Back to Plan Sponsors?: NAPA 401(k) Summit
Has the Litigation Pendulum Swung Back to Plan Sponsors?: NAPA 401(k) Summit - Thomas Clark, Jr., NAPA, April 4, 2023 (PDF)
Nestimate Debuts Software Solution for In-Plan Guaranteed Income Products
Nestimate Debuts Software Solution for In-Plan Guaranteed Income Products - Marcia Wagner and John Sohn, 401(k) Specialist, April 3, 2023 (PDF)
How Plan Sponsors Can Offer Backdoor Roth Conversions
How Plan Sponsors Can Offer Backdoor Roth Conversions - Marcia Wagner, PLANSPONSOR, April 3, 2023 (PDF)
ERISA Attorney Marcia Wagner Comments On The President’s Veto Of Bipartisan ESG Joint Resolution
ERISA Attorney Marcia Wagner Comments On The President’s Veto Of Bipartisan ESG Joint Resolution - Marcia Wagner, Forbes, March 24, 2023 (PDF)
7th Circ. Northwestern Ruling Eases ERISA Pleading Standard
7th Circ. Northwestern Ruling Eases ERISA Pleading Standard - Amdrew Oringer, Law360, March 24, 2023 (PDF)
LinkedIn Settles 401(k) Excessive Fee Complaint for $6.75 Million
LinkedIn Settles 401(k) Excessive Fee Complaint for $6.75 Million - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSPR, March 15, 2023 (PDF)
Retirement Industry People Moves
Retirement Industry People Moves - Lee Polk, PLANADVISER, March 3, 2023 (PDF)
Battle Over ESG Means Balancing Act For Benefits Plans
Battle Over ESG Means Balancing Act For Benefits Plans - Andrew Oringer, Law360, March 3, 2023 (PDF)
Court Ruling Vacating DOL Rollover Guidance Isn’t End Of Fiduciary Saga
Court Ruling Vacating DOL Rollover Guidance Isn't End Of Fiduciary Saga - Andrew Oringer, Pensions & Investments, March 1, 2023 (PDF)
The Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Massachusetts
The Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Massachusetts - Boston Business Journal, February 24, 2023
Rudy Adolf Dodges Questions on Focus Financial Earnings Call
Rudy Adolf Dodges Questions on Focus Financial Earnings Call - Ari Sonneberg, RIABiz, February 21, 2023 (PDF)
Church-Exemption Ruling Could Have Wide Implications
Church-Exemption Ruling Could Have Wide Implications - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, February 22, 2023 (PDF)
DOL Court Loss Casts Shadow On Fiduciary Rulemaking
DOL Court Loss Casts Shadow On Fiduciary Rulemaking - Andrew Oringer, Law360, February 17, 2023 (PDF)
Lawsuit Accuses Conagra of Shirking Pension Benefits
Lawsuit Accuses Conagra of Shirking Pension Benefits - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, February 16, 2023 (PDF)
Federal Judge Strikes Down DOL Rollover Advice Guidance
Federal Judge Strikes Down DOL Rollover Advice Guidance - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, February 14, 2023 (PDF)
Court Rolls Back Rollover Rule in 401(k) Fiduciary FAQ Fight
Court Rolls Back Rollover Rule in 401(k) Fiduciary FAQ Fight - Thomas Clark, Jr., National Association of Plan Advisors, February 13, 2023 (PDF)
Patients Down, But Not Out, After 9th Circ. Benefits Ruling
Patients Down, But Not Out, After 9th Circ. Benefits Ruling - Andrew Oringer, Law360, February 3, 2023 (PDF)
Catch-Up Contribution? Good Luck With That. Congressional Snafu Leaves Older Retirement Savers in Limbo
Catch-Up Contribution? Good Luck With That. Congressional Snafu Leaves Older Retirement Savers in Limbo - Marcia Wagner, MarketWatch, January 31, 2023 (PDF)
Rule Proposes Removing Moral Exemption to Contraception Mandate
Rule Proposes Removing Moral Exemption to Contraception Mandate - Marcia Wagner, SHRM, January 30, 2023 (PDF)
Glitch-Fixing: How 2024 Catch-Up Contributions Could Be Restored in SECURE 2.0
Glitch-Fixing: How 2024 Catch-Up Contributions Could Be Restored in SECURE 2.0 - Marcia Wagner, 401(k) Specialist, January 30, 2020 (PDF)
TIAA Class Action Reversal May Impose Significant Procedural Hurdle for Future Cases
TIAA Class Action Reversal May Impose Significant Procedural Hurdle for Future Cases - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, January 24, 2023 (PDF)
FTC’s Noncompete Ban Would Hit Retirement, RIA Consolidation
FTC’s Noncompete Ban Would Hit Retirement, RIA Consolidation - Marcia Wagner, PLANADVISER, January 9, 2023 (PDF)
ESOP Plan Faces Retirement Records Lawsuit
ESOP Plan Faces Retirement Records Lawsuit - Andrew Oringer, PLANSPONSOR, January 5, 2023 (PDF)
Vanguard Cites Shunned Founder Jack Bogle to Deflect Criticism After Epic ESG Flip-Flop
Vanguard Cites Shunned Founder Jack Bogle to Deflect Criticism After Epic ESG Flip-Flop - Ari Sonneberg, RIZBiz, January 3, 2023 (PDF)
New DOL Proposal Would Allow Fiduciaries to Self-Correct Certain Errors
New DOL Proposal Would Allow Fiduciaries to Self-Correct Certain Errors - Citing 11/22/22 Law Alert, PLANSPONSOR, November 28, 2022 (PDF)
DOL’s New ESG Rule ‘Unremarkable’
DOL’s New ESG Rule ‘Unremarkable’ - Marcia Wagner, Forbes, November 23, 2022 (PDF)
House Republicans Vow To Immediately Repeal Funding For 87,000 IRS Agents
House Republicans Vow To Immediately Repeal Funding For 87,000 IRS Agents - Marcia Wagner, Financial Advisor Magazine, November 18, 2022 (PDF)
Why the Crypto Collapse Matters
Why the Crypto Collapse Matters - Marcia Wagner, New York Times, November 17, 2022 (PDF)
Does It Ever Make Sense To Borrow From Your 401(k)?
Does It Ever Make Sense To Borrow From Your 401(k)? - Marcia Wagner, Forbes, November 7, 2022 (PDF)
Don’t Let ROBS Steal Your Retirement
Don't Let ROBS Steal Your Retirement - Marcia Wagner, Forbes, November 3, 2022 (PDF)
The Wagner Law Group Ranked “Tier 1” ERISA and Employee Benefits Law Firm for 2023
The Wagner Law Group Ranked “Tier 1” ERISA and Employee Benefits Law Firm for 2023 - November 3, 2023
SEC’s Proposed Outsourcing Rule Could Be Hardest on Small Advisers
SEC’s Proposed Outsourcing Rule Could Be Hardest on Small Advisers - Marcia Wagner, PLANADVISER, November 2, 2022 (PDF)
How To Use Your 401(k) Funds To Start A Business
How To Use Your 401(k) Funds To Start A Business - Marcia Wagner, Forbes, November 1, 2022 (PDF)
Delaware Law Expands Access to Retirement Plans
Delaware Law Expands Access to Retirement Plans - Marcia S. Wagner, SHRM, October 28, 2022 (PDF)
Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts
Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts - Boston Globe, October 28, 2022 (PDF)
Should The SEC Ban ESG Funds?
Should The SEC Ban ESG Funds? - Marcia Wagner, Forbes, October 12, 2022 (PDF)
Federal Appeals Court Offers Fiduciary-Risk Comfort to Plans
Federal Appeals Court Offers Fiduciary-Risk Comfort to Plans - Stephen Rosenberg, Pensions & Investments, October 3, 2022 (PDF)
Making Lemonade of Legal Lemons, New Wave of ERISA Class Actions Accuse Fiduciaries of ‘Imprudently’ Using Low-Fee, High-Rated Funds, Like BlackRock TDFs
Making Lemonade of Legal Lemons, New Wave of ERISA Class Actions Accuse Fiduciaries of 'Imprudently' Using Low-Fee, High-Rated Funds, Like BlackRock TDFs - Ari Sonneberg, RIABiz, September 22, 2022...
Conflicting Rulings Prompt Call for ERISA Guidance
Conflicting Rulings Prompt Call for ERISA Guidance - Jordan Mamorsky, Pensions & Investments, September 19, 2022 (PDF)
Challenging Unemployment Compensation Benefits: When Is It Worth It?
Challenging Unemployment Compensation Benefits: When Is It Worth It? - Katherine Brustowicz, SHRM, September 16, 2022 (PDF)
Evaluating ARPA’s Impact, 1 Year Later
Evaluating ARPA’s Impact, 1 Year Later - Harold Ashner, PLANSPONSOR, September 1, 2022 (PDF)
How to Avoid Mistakes In Estate Planning
How to Avoid Mistakes in Estate Planning - Marcia Wagner, fiftyplus advocate, August 28, 2022 (PDF)
Fiduciary Risk Management and Liability-Driven 401(k) Plan Design
Fiduciary Risk Management and Liability-Driven 401(k) Plan Design - Marcia Wagner and Barry Salkin, InvestSense, August 28, 2022 (PDF)
Should You Use The Roth Retirement Savings Option?
Should You Use The Roth Retirement Savings Option? - Marcia Wagner, Forbes, August 27, 2022 (PDF)
A Guide to the SEC’s Reg BI Bulletins
A Guide to the SEC’s Reg BI Bulletins - Stephen Wilkes and Seth Gaudreau, PLANADVISER, August 25, 2022 (PDF)
Labor Opinions are Fair Game for Litigation After Circuit Ruling
Labor Opinions Are Fair Game for Litigation After Circuit Ruling - Roberta Watson, Bloomberg Law, August 19, 2022 (PDF)
McDonald’s Settles Lawsuit Over Deficient COBRA Notices
McDonald’s Settles Lawsuit Over Deficient COBRA Notices - SHRM, August, 17. 2022 (PDF)
Cetera Preps Advisors to Reap Benefits of New SEC Marketing Rule
Cetera Preps Advisors to Reap Benefits of New SEC Marketing Rule - Financial Advisor IQ, August 11, 2022 (PDF)
SEC Marketing Rule: New Engagement Tools but More Red Tape
SEC Marketing Rule: New Engagement Tools but More Red Tape - Financial Advisor IQ, August 2, 2022 (PDF)
Crypto in 401(k) Plans: a Plaintiff Lawyer’s Dream?
Crypto in 401(k) Plans: a Plaintiff Lawyer’s Dream? - Thomas E. Clark, Jr., National Association of Plan Advisors, July 28, 2022 (PDF)
Retirement Industry People Moves
Retirement Industry People Moves - PLANSPONSOR, July 22, 2022 (PDF)
4 Cybersecurity Breach Suits Benefits Lawyers Should Watch
4 Cybersecurity Breach Suits Benefits Lawyers Should Watch - Law360, July 22, 2022 (PDF)
Marilyn Mosby’s Expert Witness in Criminal Trial Previously Described Her Actions as ‘Quite Dumb’
Marilyn Mosby’s Expert Witness in Criminal Trial Previously Described Her Actions as ‘Quite Dumb’ - Marcia Wagner, The Baltimore Sun, Jluy 18, 2022 (PDF)
Boom, Boom, Boom, Charles Schwab Corp. Just Spent $220 Million to Shuck Three Lawsuits
Boom, Boom, Boom, Charles Schwab Corp. Just Spent $220 Million to Shuck Three Lawsuits - Ari Sonneberg, RIABiz, July 18, 2022 (PDF)
Massachusetts and Vanguard Group Reach Interesting Settlement that Gives the $8-trillion Manager a Shot at Avoiding 49 copycat Suits
Massachusetts and Vanguard Group Reach Interesting Settlement that Gives the $8-trillion Manager a Shot at Avoiding 49 copycat Suits - Ari Sonneberg, RIZBiz, July 8, 2022 (PDF)
UBS, Edward Jones And Others Keep Mum About Covering Abortion Travel Costs
UBS, Edward Jones And Others Keep Mum About Covering Abortion Travel Costs - Roberta Watson, ADVISORHUB, July 7, 2022 (PDF)
Asset Managers Affirm They’ll Pay for Travel
Asset Managers Affirm They'll Pay for Travel - Marcia Wagner, Pensions & Investments, July 4, 2022 (PDF)
Grayscale Investments is Suing the SEC to Get its ETF Approved but Bitcoin’s Swoon Means ‘Public Sympathy’ May Swing in Favor of the Regulator
Grayscale Investments is Suing the SEC to Get its ETF Approved but Bitcoin's Swoon Means 'Public Sympathy' May Swing in Favor of the Regulator, a Rules Lawyer Says - RIABiz, July 1, 2022 (PDF)
Employers Providing Abortion Benefits Should Address Compliance Questions
Employers Providing Abortion Benefits Should Address Compliance Questions - Roberta Watson, SHRM, June 29, 2022 (PDF)
NYU’s Victory in ERISA Battle Hinged on Expert Witnesses
NYU's Victory in ERISA Battle Hinged on Expert Witnesses - Marcia Wagner, Law360, June 16, 2022 (PDF)
Understanding the IRS’ New Pre-Audit Letter Program
Understanding the IRS’ New Pre-Audit Letter Program - Dannae Delano, PLANSPONSOR, June 13, 2022 (PDF)
Significant New Corrections Opportunities Stem From IRS Program
Significant New Corrections Opportunities Stem From IRS Program - Dannae Delano, PLANADVISER, June 13, 2022 (PDF)
Companies Urged to Review Abortion Coverage With Roe in Balance
Companies Urged to Review Abortion Coverage With Roe in Balance - Roberta Watson, Bloomberg, News, June 8, 2022 (PDF)
The Democratization of Alternative Investments in 401(k) Plans
The Democratization of Alternative Investments in 401(k) Plans - Thomas Clark, Jr., Lord Abbett, June 6, 2022 (PDF)
401(k)s with Bitcoin Should Expect Lawsuits: Lawyers
401(k)s with Bitcoin Should Expect Lawsuits: Lawyers - Mark Greenstein, Ignites, June 2, 2022 (PDF)
Investors Flood into Fidelity’s Bitcoin Fund
“Investors Flood into Fidelity’s Bitcoin Fund” – Mark Greenstein, Ignites, June 2, 2022 (PDF)
Retirement Bill Eyeing ERISA Arbitration Ban Stirs Strong Reaction: PLANSPONSOR
Retirement Bill Eyeing ERISA Arbitration Ban Stirs Strong Reaction - PLANSPONSOR, May 24, 2022 (PDF)
4 Takeaways As DOL Mulls Climate Risk For Retirees: Law360
4 Takeaways As DOL Mulls Climate Risk For Retirees – Law360, May 20, 2022 (PDF)
Retirement Industry People Moves
Retirement Industry People Moves – John Sohn, PLANSPONSOR, May 6, 2022 (PDF)
Elizabeth Warren Taken to Task by Experts for ‘Misplaced,’ ‘Misinformed’ and Ultimately Toothless Letter to Fidelity’s Abby Johnson, Criticizing Firm’s New Bitcoin-Inclusive 401(k) Menus
Elizabeth Warren Taken to Task by Experts for ‘Misplaced,’ ‘Misinformed’ and Ultimately Toothless Letter to Fidelity’s Abby Johnson, Criticizing Firm’s New Bitcoin-Inclusive 401(k) Menus – Marcia...
Are You Ready for the SEC’s New Marketing Rule?
Are You Ready for the SEC’s New Marketing Rule? – Seth Gaudreau and Steve Wilkes, National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), May 6, 2022 (PDF)
November SEC Advertising Rule Compliance Date Fast Approaching
November SEC Advertising Rule Compliance Date Fast Approaching – Seth Gaudreau and Steve Wilkes, PLANADVISER, May 5, 2022 (PDF)
Would A Brokerage Window Limit An ERISA Plan’s Fiduciary Risk?
Would A Brokerage Window Limit An ERISA Plan’s Fiduciary Risk? – Barry Salkin and Mark Greenstein, Financial Advisor Mag, May 4, 2022 (PDF)
Wagner Law Lures ERISA Expert Back From BNY Mellon
Wagner Law Lures ERISA Expert Back From BNY Mellon – John Sohn, Law360 May 3, 2022 (PDF)
Attorney John Sohn Returns to The Wagner Law Group
Attorney John Sohn Returns to The Wagner Law Group - May 2, 2022 Law News Torday; Finance Industry Today; Massachusetts Business Journal; BenefitsLink
Employers Cautioned as Suits Over COBRA Coverage Notices Add Up
Employers Cautioned as Suits Over COBRA Coverage Notices Add Up – Roberta Watson, Bloomberg News, April 29, 2022 (PDF)
IRS Announces Spike in 2023 Limits for HSAs and High-Deductible Health Plans
IRS Announces Spike in 2023 Limits for HSAs and High-Deductible Health Plans – SHRM, April 29, 2022 (PDF)
Wagner Law Group Legal Opinion of RightBridge Form 5500 Fee Methodology
Wagner Law Group Legal Opinion of RightBridge Form 5500 Fee Methodology – CaiptalROCK, April 26, 2022
The Fight to Protect Consumers Against Bad Investment Advice is Advancing, But Slowly
The Fight to Protect Consumers Against Bad Investment Advice is Advancing, But Slowly – Marcia Wagner, CNBC, April 16, 2022 (PDF)
Grayscale CEO’s Threatened Lawsuit Against the SEC, in Case it Rejects His Firm’s Spot-Bitcoin ETF Application
Grayscale CEO’s Threatened Lawsuit Against the SEC, in Case it Rejects His Firm’s Spot-Bitcoin ETF Application – Ari Sonneberg, RIABiz, April 1, 2022 (PDF)
People on the Move: International Women’s Month
People on the Move: International Women’s Month – Marcia Wagnr, Boston Business Journal, March 8, 2022 (PDF)
People on the Move: International Women’s Month
People on the Move: International Women’s Month – Boston Business Journal, March 8, 2022 (PDF)
COVID-19 Long-Haulers May Have Tough Time Getting Long-Term Disability Benefits
COVID-19 Long-Haulers May Have Tough Time Getting Long-Term Disability Benefits – Marcia Wagner, SHRM, February 11, 2022 (PDF)
Charles Schwab & Co. registers TD Ameritrade brokers to rep Schwab products and to retain clients who chose to convert to ‘Schwab’
Charles Schwab & Co. registers TD Ameritrade brokers to rep Schwab products and to retain clients who chose to convert to ‘Schwab’ – Ari Sonneberg, RIABiz, February 8, 2022 (PDF)
New Lawsuit in 5th Circuit Challenges Revised DOL Fiduciary Rule
New Lawsuit in 5th Circuit Challenges Revised DOL Fiduciary Rule – Stephen Wilkes, WealthManagement.com, February 7, 2022 (PDF)
New York is About to Force a Lot of Insurer Salary Data Into the Open
New York is About to Force a Lot of Insurer Salary Data Into the Open – Katherine Brustowicz, Life Annuity Specialist, February 4, 2022
Supreme Court Ruling Could Curtail High-Cost Retirement Plan Options
Supreme Court Ruling Could Curtail High-Cost Retirement Plan Options – Marcia Wagner, Barrons, February 4, 2022 (PDF)
Caution Clients Against IRA Asset Class Mistakes
Caution Clients Against IRA Asset Class Mistakes – Barry Salkin, PLANADVISER, February, 1, 2022 (PDF)
Hughes v. Northwestern Bottom Line: Harder to Dismiss Cases
Hughes v. Northwestern Bottom Line: Harder to Dismiss Cases – Marcia Wagner, 401(k) Specialist, February 1, 2022 (PDF)
Supreme Court Ruling Puts 401(k) Fiduciaries on Guard
Supreme Court Ruling Puts 401(k) Fiduciaries on Guard – Marcia Wagner, SHRM, January 28, 2022 (PDF)
Massachusetts Investigating Sales of Target Date Funds to Retail Investors After Word of Surprise Tax Bills
Massachusetts Investigating Sales of Target Date Funds to Retail Investors After Word of Surprise Tax Bills – Marcia Wagner, Financial Planning, January 26, 2022 (PDF)
After Supreme Court Ruling, Are TDFs A Ticking Time Bomb Of Fiduciary Liability?
After Supreme Court Ruling, Are TDFs A Ticking Time Bomb Of Fiduciary Liability? – Marcia Wagner, FiduciaryNews, Januaey 25, 2022 (PDF)
Entire Keightley & Ashner Team to Join The Wagner Group
Entire Keightley & Ashner Team to Join The Wagner Group – January 12, 2022 Today in Law; Massachusetts Business Journal; Finance Industry Today; BenefitsLink
Who’s watching the money?
Who’s watching the money? – Marcia Wagner, Chicago Business Journal, January 4, 2022 (PDF)
McKinsey’s $31-Billion RIA for McKinsey Staffers Pays $18 Million Fine
McKinsey's $31-Billion RIA for McKinsey Staffers Pays $18 Million Fine - Ari Sonneberg, RiaBiz, December 22, 2021
Bill Capuzzi Took Apex Near to the Zenith but the SPAC failed to Deliver an IPO Via Blank Check
Bill Capuzzi Took Apex Near to the Zenith but the SPAC failed to Deliver an IPO Via Blank Check - Ari Sonneberg, RIABiz, December 16, 2021
Will the Supreme Court Give Plan Sponsors Any Relief From Excessive Fee Lawsuits?
Will the Supreme Court Give Plan Sponsors Any Relief From Excessive Fee Lawsuits? - Ari Sonneberg, PLANSPONSOR, December 13, 2021
EBSA Will Continue to Prioritize Finding Missing Participants
EBSA Will Continue to Prioritize Finding Missing Participants - Marcia Wagner, Pensions & Investments, December 13, 2021
Biden Fiduciary Definition Moves Could Wrap In Annuities, IRAs
Biden Fiduciary Definition Moves Could Wrap In Annuities, IRAs - Susan Rees, Bloomberg Law, December 3, 2021
Rollovers In The Crosshairs
Rollovers In The Crosshairs - Kim Shaw Elliott, InusurnaceNews.net, December 1, 2021
Department of Labor Action Sends a Message to Plan Fiduciaries & Retirement Committees
Department of Labor Action Sends a Message to Plan Fiduciaries & Retirement Committees - 401kTV Discussing November 2, 2021 Law Alert by Jon Schultze, Barry Salkin and Susan Rees, November 16,...
Practice Progress: Development of PEPs in 2021
Practice Progress: Development of PEPs in 2021 - Susan Rees, PLANADVISER, November 15, 2021
Attorney: DOL’s Interpretation of Fiduciary Rule More Expansive Than Ever
Attorney: DOL's Interpretation of Fiduciary Rule More Expansive Than Ever - Stephen Wilkes, WealthManagement.com, November 10, 2021 (PDF)
Retirement Industry People Moves
Retirement Industry People Moves - Zach Meth, PLANSPONSOR, November 5, 2021 (PDF)
Service Provider Collaboration and the DOL’s Cybersecurity Guidance
Service Provider Collaboration and the DOL’s Cybersecurity Guidance - Jon Schultze, Susan Rees and Barry Salkin, November 5, 2021 (PDF)
Getting Retirement Plan Help From the IRS
Getting Retirement Plan Help From the IRS - Ari Sonneberg, PLANSPONSOR, November 3, 2021
RIAs May Face Ticking Time Bomb After SEC Slams a $1.9-billion RIA for Neglecting ‘Orphan’ Accounts While Charging Fees, a Problem that may be Industrywide
RIAs May Face Ticking Time Bomb After SEC Slams a $1.9-billion RIA for Neglecting 'Orphan' Accounts While Charging Fees, a Problem that may be Industrywide - Ari Sonneberg, RIABiz, October 27, 2021
Retirement Industry People Moves
Retirement Industry People Moves - PLANSPONSOR, October 1, 2021
Asset Manager Mergers Can Warrant Fresh Looks From Plan Sponsors
Asset Manager Mergers Can Warrant Fresh Looks From Plan Sponsors - Stephen Wilkes, Bloomberg Law, September 22, 2021
Look Beyond the Label when Exploring ESG Investment Options
Look Beyond the Label when Exploring ESG Investment Options - Thomas Clark, Jr., Lord Abbot, September 9, 2021
What Do Advisors Absolutely Need to Know About ERISA-Related Issues?
What Do Advisors Absolutely Need to Know About ERISA-Related Issues? Marcia Wagner Explains - 401(k) Specialist, August 9, 2021
Prepare Clients for a Litigious 401(k) Environment
Prepare Clients for a Litigious 401(k) Environment - Jordan Mamorsky, AccountingWeb, August 4, 2021
How to Ensure Pay Equity for People of Color
How to Ensure Pay Equity for People of Color - David Gabor, SHRM HR Magazine, Spring 2021, March 11, 2021
Regina Snow Mandl Appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court to the Position of Vice Chair of the Clients’ Security Board
Regina Snow Mandl Appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court to the Position of Vice Chair of the Clients’ Security Board - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, February 7, 2020
#METOO in Medicine
#METOO in Medicine -David Gabor, American Medical Association, January 20, 2020
SJC Rules That Workers at Whately Farm Entitled to Overtime Pay
SJC Rules That Workers at Whately Farm Entitled to Overtime Pay - David Gabor, Daily Hampshire Gazette, March 15, 2019
Estate Planning for Surviving Spouses: What to Do ASAP
Estate Planning for Surviving Spouses: What to Do ASAP - Regina Mandl, Kiplinger, September 18, 2018
Seeking Younger Advisors? Don’t Break Age Discrimination Laws
Seeking Younger Advisors? Don't Break Age Discrimination Laws - David Gabor, Financial Advisor, August 30, 2018
Morgan Stanley Complex Manager Exits After Allegations ($)
Morgan Stanley Complex Manager Exits After Allegations ($) - David Gabor, FUNDfire (A Financial Times Service), July 12, 2018
How to Best Manage Sexual Harassment in Medicine?
How to Best Manage Sexual Harassment in Medicine? - David Gabor, MedPage Today, June 10, 2018
New Associations
New Associations - Regina Mandl, MA Lawyers Weekly, April 26, 2018
New Wagner Law partner to head new Lincoln office
New Wagner Law partner to head new Lincoln office - Wicked Local, April 11, 2018
10 Ways to Protect Against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
10 Ways to Protect Against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - David Gabor, Think Advisor, March 15, 2018
How the TCJA Could Drive You to Divorce
How the TCJA Could Drive You to Divorce – Regina Mandl, Tax Notes, March 12, 2018
Medicine must address #MeToo moment—and beyond
Medicine must address #MeToo moment—and beyond - David Gabor, AMA Wire, June 11, 2018
Exes and Taxes
Exes and Taxes – Regina Mandl, Associated Press, December 22, 2017