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Sixth Circuit Holds E&O Policy’s ERISA Exclusion Bars Coverage for Claims Against Trustee of Employee Stock Ownership Program

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Applying Ohio law, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has concluded that an ERISA exclusion in a professional services liability insurance policy barred coverage for all ERISA-related Claims made against...more

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New Labor Secretary Says Gig Economy Workers Should Be Classified As Employees

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Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh didn’t beat around the bush when he provided his first public thoughts about the gig economy workforce since assuming office. In an interview with Reuters released on Thursday, Walsh said “in a...more

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DOL issues PEP Rule

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The Department of Labor has finally announced a final rule establishing registration requirements for pooled plan providers under the SECURE Act....more

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March Misclassification Madness: Misclassification Updates in the Gig Economy

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Many of you likely have filled out your March Madness bracket, and are eagerly watching game after game hoping your bracket doesn’t bust. The gig misclassification game is experiencing a March Madness of its own. The debate...more

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Labor Secretary Discusses DOL Priorities During House Committee Hearing

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Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta fielded a range of questions on the DOL's priorities during a November 15 hearing before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Although members of the Committee inquired about...more

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Labor Secretary Again Speaks Out On The Gig Economy

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U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta made the news again this week due to his remarks on the ever-growing gig economy and the need for increased legislative attention on this topic. As we discussed in an...more

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Acosta Wants to Focus on the Gig Economy

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The on-demand economy recently got some attention from a very powerful source. On October 25, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta stated during an event organized by the Jack Kemp Foundation that he believes...more

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DOL Fiduciary Rule: Love It or Hate It, It’s Here

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If you have an account in a retirement plan where you work or you own an Individual Retirement Account, you may get investment advice from an investment advisor. You might expect that advisor to give you advice that was in...more

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Restaurant and Business Leader Andy Puzder Picked to Lead the DOL

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President-elect Donald Trump has formally named Andy Puzder as his choice to be the next Secretary of Labor. Currently the CEO of CKE Restaurants, the parent company to several fast-food chains, Puzder is a long-time advocate...more

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