Judge’s Ruling in ESG Case Could Spark Chaos for 401(k) Managers
Judge's Ruling in ESG Case Could Spark Chaos for 401(k) Managers - Andrew Oringer, 69 News, January 15, 2025 (PDF)
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Michael Schloss Accepts Senior Department of Labor Position
Michael Schloss Accepts Senior Department of Labor Position - The Wagner Law Group Press Release, January 14, 2025 (PDF)
ERISA Attorneys Fear ‘Chilling Effect’ of American Airlines 401(k) ESG Ruling
ERISA Attorneys Fear 'Chilling Effect' of American Airlines 401(k) ESG Ruling - Andrew Oringer, Pensions & Investments, January 13, 2025 (PDF)
HDHP Exception for Telehealth Services Expires
Congress has failed to extend the High Deductible Health Plan (“HDHP”) exception for telehealth services. Background. Under the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”), tax-exempt Health Savings Account (“HSA”) contributions may only be made by or for individuals who enroll in...
5 Things Executive Pay Attys Should Keep an Eye on in 2025
5 Things Executive Pay Attys Should Keep an Eye on in 2025 - Andrew Oringer, Law360, January 9, 2025 (PDF)
Despite Lawsuits, Schwab Slashes Sweep Yields 89% in Five Months
Despite Lawsuits, Schwab Slashes Sweep Yields 89% in Five Months - Ari Sonneberg, RIABiz, January 8, 2025 (PDF)
No Rest for the Weary: Department of Justice asks Supreme Court to Issue a Stay of Nationwide Injunction Against Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)
For some attorneys, the last week and a half of 2024 was an opportunity for a bit of R & R before resuming customary work activities. Alas, that was not the case for attorneys at FinCEN and the Department of Justice, who were required to deal with a favorable...
New Trump Administration Means Big Changes at SEC, DOL
New Trump Administration Means Big Changes at SEC, DOL - Andrew Oringer, Pensions & Investments, January 2, 2025 (PDF)
5 Cases Benefits Attorneys Should Keep an Eye on in 2025
5 Cases Benefits Attorneys Should Keep an Eye on in 2025 - Marcia Wagner, Law360, January 1, 2025 (PDF)
New Laws Reduce Employer Reporting and Disclosure Requirements
The recently enacted Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (“PBRA”) and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act (“ERIA”) have reduced certain reporting and disclosure requirements for employers and insurers. Paperwork Burden Reduction Act. Applicable Large Employers are...