Part 2 of "Using Mandatory Arbitration to Avoid ERISA Class Actions" Analyzes Recent Legal Decisions on Whether Plan Sponsors Can Compel Arbitration

Part 2 of the series, Carol Buckmann continues to explore if, when and how mandatory arbitration clauses can be used to rein in the significant increase in fiduciary breach class actions.

Firm News, Fiduciary Advice Carol BuckmannJune 22, 2021Fiduciary, fiduciaryresponsibility

Webinar: Not Doing RFPs for your Retirement Plan? Learn Why This Can Be a Costly Mistake Your Organization is Making.

Carol Buckmann to speak at the Twelve Points Retirement Advisors’ webinar, “Not Doing RFPs for your Retirement Plan? Learn Why This Can Be a Costly Mistake Your Organization is Making,” on June 17, 2021 @ 12:00 p.m..

Fiduciary Advice, Firm News Carol BuckmannJune 7, 2021Fiduciary, fiduciary responsibility

How Do You Defend Against Excessive Fee Lawsuits?

Courts don’t review investment decisions and fees with 20/20 hindsight. Fiduciaries need to follow and document a prudent process.

Fiduciary Advice, Qualified Retirement PlanCarol BuckmannJanuary 28, 2021fees, Fiduciary, lawsuit, investments

What Are the New Rules for Rollover Advice?

Advisers must follow new rules when giving rollover advice.

Carol Buckmann to Present on Strafford Webinar on Private Equity Compliance with ERISA

Carol Buckmann to present at Stafford live webinar, “Private Equity Compliance With ERISA: Fiduciary Duties in Managing ERISA Plan Assets on September 16, 2020.

Equity Plans, Fiduciary Advice, Firm News Carol BuckmannAugust 16, 2020ERISA, Fiduciary, compliance