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ERISA 10.09.2024

Career Path: Ladder Vs Pogo Stick?

  Protected by ERISA, which is now fifty years old, company sponsored retirement plans came of age when employees aimed to work up the ladder within a business, and retire securely, after a good climb….
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Career Path: Ladder Vs Pogo Stick?
ERISA 10.09.2024

Tag, You’re It?

  Every business owner wants to make money while running a thriving company. Innovation? Sure, that too. Unfortunately, as risk management experts point out, cyber criminals have similar goals: making as much money as possible…
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Tag, You’re It?
ERISA 09.25.2024

Allegations Dismissed: Defense!

  Clarity in plan documents regarding the use of forfeitures has proven to be a solid defense for plan sponsors, as lawsuits alleging that it is a misuse to pay future employer contributions from forfeitures…
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Allegations Dismissed: Defense!
ERISA 09.23.2024

Access Vs Participation?

  In the 20 years between 2003 and 2023, what significant progress has been made related to employer sponsored retirement plans? Some thought leaders point out that the answer can best be found through solid…
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Access Vs Participation?
ERISA 09.16.2024

ERISA and Fiduciary Liabilities?

  The Employee Retirement Income Security Act opened the doors for employers to offer 401k plans to employees. ERISA’s robust standards, aimed at ensuring all plan decisions are made in the best interest of participants,…
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ERISA and Fiduciary Liabilities?
ERISA 09.16.2024

Perks: Shiny New Vs Tried and True?

  Small businesses looking to attract and retain committed employees may be trying too hard to offer nifty sounding new perks while overlooking classics, like a 401k. In fact, surveys reveal that employers tend to…
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Perks: Shiny New Vs Tried and True?
ERISA 09.13.2024

Updated Cybersecurity Guidance

  The Department of Labor has issued updated cybersecurity guidance, and confirmed that the protocols are applicable to all plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Attorneys are advising fiduciaries to implement…
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Updated Cybersecurity Guidance
ERISA 09.13.2024

Stormy Weather: Zip Up

  This year’s hurricane season has already been noteworthy, and weather projections indicate that “above the norm” levels of stormy weather will continue through the fall. Business owners, especially plan sponsors, are wise to take…
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Stormy Weather: Zip Up
ERISA 09.05.2024

Forfeiture Claims: Copycats?

  Claims focused on “failed fiduciary process” related to the use of plan forfeitures  continue to bubble up. With the lawsuits winding through federal courts, it’s too early to know if they will trigger the…
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Forfeiture Claims: Copycats?