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ERISA’s Next 50 Years
As defined contribution plans have taken over for defined benefit plans over the first 50 years of the landmark legislation, enabling increased access to 401(k)s, more personalization, better use of auto features and retirement income are among the key issues ERISA is expected to face looking forward.
Informational Copies of 2024 Form 5500 Now Available
EBSA joins IRS, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. in releasing informational copies and instructions online
Trump Taps Pro-Union Republican for DOL Secretary Nomination
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is one of few House Republicans who have adopted a pro-union stance
Department of Labor Appeals Two Stays on Fiduciary Rule
The DOL is appealing two stays that sought to delay the implementation of its Retirement Security Rule
EBSA Updates Cybersecurity Guidance for Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries
New Compliance Assistance Release confirms agency’s 2021 guidance applies to all ERISA-covered employee benefit plans, including health and welfare plans
Fiduciary Rule Update and ERISA at 50 with Lathrop GPM’s Allie Itami
On this episode, ERISA attorney Allie Itami discusses the fiduciary rule delays, its impact on compliance, and challenges with annuities in 401(k) plans.
ERISA Attorneys Outline Next Steps, Actions Item After DOL Fiduciary Rule Stays
ERISA attorneys give their predictions for DOL next steps and action items for industry professionals and plan sponsors
Fiduciary Rule Stayed a Second Time in Texas
Stay issued on Friday means DOL’s embattled Retirement Security Rule will not take effect in September as originally scheduled while challenges play out in courts
Texas Judge Puts DOL Fiduciary Rule on Ice
Preliminary injunction granted late Thursday means controversial Retirement Security Rule will not be implemented as scheduled in September
Republican Congressmen Rail Against Biden Administration’s Fiduciary Rule
Rep. Rick Allen, Sen. Ted Budd post op-ed urging support for their Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the DOL’s controversial rule