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Woodruff Sawyer

Protecting Against the ERISA Litigation Surge

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ERISA litigation has exploded in the past few years, particularly cases alleging excessive fees. Last year was the high-water mark for ERISA class actions with over 200 cases filed, an 80% increase from 2019. 2021 is on track...more

Morgan Lewis - ML Benefits

DOL ERISA Enforcement Remains Robust, but Will New OMB Memo Ease the Burden from DOL Investigations?

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The US Department of Labor (DOL) released its 2020 statistics on ERISA enforcement activities on October 27, affirming that the agency’s investigations remain robust. In sharing the statistics, the DOL not only boasted that...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

That Estee Lauder 401(k) case is troubling

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I worked at a third-party administration (TPA) where one of our administrators tried to steal money from a participant’s account and transfer it to his Individual Retirement Account (IRA),. The only reason he got caught...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Call an ERISA attorney when you get the government’s call

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When you get pulled over by the police while driving, the best way to handle is to be pleasant and not be argumentative. You listen to the officer as to why he pulled over. Being belligerent and non-cooperative will only lead...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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In a closely watched battle over the DOL’s new fiduciary rule for retirement account investment advisers, the Labor Department has scored an early first victory. A DC federal judge ruled late last week that the rule at issue...more

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