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When Can 401(k) Fiduciaries Get Excessive Fee Suits Dismissed? Anatomy of Two Recent Wins
When Can 401(k) Fiduciaries Get Excessive Fee Suits Dismissed? Anatomy of Two Recent Wins

Can fiduciaries get excessive fee suits dismissed? Sometimes, if plaintiffs make conclusory allegations.

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Fiduciary Advice, Qualified Retirement PlanCarol Buckmannfiduciary breach, ERISA litigation, excessive fees
Pensions & Investments Article Quoting Carol Buckmann Highlights Target-Date Fund Risks and Volatility
Pensions & Investments Article Quoting Carol Buckmann Highlights Target-Date Fund Risks and Volatility

Carol Buckmann weighs in on the Pensions & Investments article that highlights target-date fund risks and volatility.

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Firm News, Qualified Retirement Plan, Fiduciary Advice Carol Buckmanntarget date funds, COVID-19, coronavirus, fiduciary breach, qualified plans
New Lawsuit Against Abbott and Alight Could Clarify Fiduciary Responsibility for Cybersecurity
New Lawsuit Against Abbott and Alight Could Clarify Fiduciary Responsibility for Cybersecurity

We need more guidance on fiduciary responsibility to safeguard plan assets from hackers. This case could provide it.

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Fiduciary Advice, Qualified Retirement Plan Carol Buckmannfiduciary breach, cybersecurity, ERISA litigation
401(k)TV Column by Carol Buckmann Examines Fiduciary Responsibility When Handling Participant Data
401(k)TV Column by Carol Buckmann Examines Fiduciary Responsibility When Handling Participant Data

Carol Buckmann’s “Ask the Lawyer” column explores whether using retirement plan participant data to cross-sell products violates ERISA.

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Firm News, Qualified Retirement Plan, Fiduciary Advice Carol Buckmann401(k) plans, defined benefit plans, fiduciary breach, Fiduciary