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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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Hear guest speaker Dan Aronowitz of Euclid Fiduciary and host Carol Buckmann discuss why fiduciary liability insurance is different from other insurance your organization may maintain and what it covers. Watch the video on demand.
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Carol Buckmann covers the impact on private equity firms of court rulings discussing specific joint and several liabilities under ERISA plans.
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Should courts second guess public pension plan investment decisions? This motion to dismiss points out that participants’ benefits are affected by specific investments.
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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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We invite you to join us on 9/7 for answers to your questions about fiduciary liability insurance.
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Universities have been targeted in excessive fee lawsuits. Many have resulted in costly setlements, but good practices can help.
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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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Two recently introduced bills would restrict or discourage classes of retirement plan investments. Is this the right policy?
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A lawsuit challenging the divestment of fossil fuel investments by three New York City pension plans puts a spotlight on the need to follow good fiduciary processes.
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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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In this article published May 24, 2023 by Law360, ERISA attorney Jeff Mamorsky explores the history of ERISA and why the underpinnings of ERISA are more important than ever.
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Cohen & Buckmann’s ERISA and tax qualified plan offerings are expanded with the addition of prominent duo from Greenberg Traurig, Jeff Mamorsky and Terry Moore.
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Plan committee turnover increases the likelihood of inadvertent errors. Inexperienced committee members may not make the best decisions. What can plan sponsors do?
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