Crypto in 401(k) Plans: a Plaintiff Lawyer’s Dream? - Thomas E. Clark, Jr., National Association of Plan Advisors, July 28, 2022 (PDF)
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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, Finanacial 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)
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