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Could Have, or Would Have, that is the ERISA Question

Plaintiffs want a retrial to change a jury’s determination that there were no damages from a fiduciary breach involving Yale’s retirement plan. The DOL supports them. Which standard applies?.

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Hidden Advisor Fees: Ninth Circuit and DOL Let the Sunshine In

The fiduciary responsibility to review the reasonableness of plan compensation extends to indirect compensation. Failure to do so can result in a non-exempt prohibited transaction.

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Process Prevails in ERISA Excessive Fee Bench Trial

Most ERISA lawsuits don’t get to trial, but a recent decision in a 401(k) fiduciary breach lawsuit shows that fiduciaries who follow prudent processes can win.

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Protecting 401(k) Participants from Cybertheft Should be a Priority-What Sponsors and the Government Can Do

No federal law guarantees restoration of a participant’s account if it is stolen by a cyberthief. ERISA and state law might provide remedies if a participant can establish breach of fiduciary duty or negligence, but plan sponsors and the government can do more to deal with this problem.

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Are All ESG Investments Imprudent? A Plaintiff Suing American Airlines Says Yes

ESG investments are a minefield in the current political environment. A new lawsuit filed against American Airlines and its fiduciaries tries to target all ESG investments as imprudent.

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