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Robinson Bradshaw

Lower Pleading Standard for 401(k) Plan Prohibited Transaction Suits

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In its April 17 decision in Cunningham v. Cornell University, the U.S. Supreme Court established a plaintiff-friendly standard for ERISA prohibited transaction claims, resolving a circuit court split. As a result, plan...more

Pullman & Comley - Labor, Employment and...

Employee Benefit Plan Fiduciaries: Why Solid Fee Benchmarking Should Be On Your To-Do List

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Certain transactions between employee benefit plans and “parties in interest” are prohibited under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA). ...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

The future in litigation might be an arbitration provision

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The fascinating part of ERISA litigations is the changing law and viewpoints. To combat the rising tide of litigation, some companies have included arbitration provisions in their Plan document. That means participants can’t...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Checklist for Strengthening Your Defenses to 401k Plan Class Actions

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The last ten years have seen a proliferation of high-profile class actions alleging breach of ERISA fiduciary duties of prudence and loyalty against plan fiduciaries. The claims are usually based upon alleged excessive...more

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Checklist for Strengthening Your Defenses to 401(k) Plan Class Actions

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The last ten years have seen a proliferation of high-profile class actions alleging breach of ERISA fiduciary duties of prudence and loyalty against plan fiduciaries. The claims are usually based upon alleged excessive...more

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