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Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Here we go again

Here’s the short version: the Department of Labor’s decision to reopen the Biden-era ESG rule is overdue—and welcome....more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Crypto in 401(k) Plans? Sure—But Let’s Not Lose Our Minds

Well, that didn’t take long. In what’s becoming a routine political tug-of-war, the Trump administration (yes, back again) has rescinded the Biden-era Department of Labor (DOL) guidance cautioning plan sponsors against...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

ESG Investing in 401(k) Plans – More Rule Changes on the Way

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In our recent client alert, “Texas Federal Court Allows an ERISA Fiduciary Challenge Against Alleged “ESG Investing” Without Any ESG Funds,” we reported that a Texas district court recently upheld Biden-administration...more

King & Spalding

U.S. Department of Labor Updates: Yes to Crypto and No to ESG?

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On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) provided updated guidance on two employee benefit plan-related investment areas: (1) cryptocurrency and (2) environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) investing....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

National Employee Benefits Day: Reflecting on Our Favorite Holiday

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Each year, National Employee Benefits Day is a chance to reflect on the ever-changing landscape of employer-sponsored benefits. Indeed, this year may be the most pivotal since 2020’s COVID-19 relief guidance. Affecting the...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Acting National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Rescinds Biden-Era Memoranda

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Under the new Trump Administration, there has been a number of recent developments at the National Labor Relations Board (Board) affecting employers. In particular, the Board's new general counsel (GC), William B. Cowen, has...more

Venable LLP

Trump Administration's Impact on Employee Benefits Issues

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Next year, President-elect Donald Trump's administration will begin implementing its agenda. The new administration's priorities and positions on certain benefits-related issues are expected to take a dramatic shift from...more

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Expect Major Changes to Employment Benefits Under the Incoming Trump Administration

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Although President-elect Trump provided few, if any, specific details surrounding his proposed changes to policies affecting employee benefits during his 2024 presidential campaign, employers and employees should expect a...more

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From the White House to the Workplace: How Trump's 2024 Victory Could Reshape Labor and Employment Laws

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America has made it across the finish line for the 47th time: Donald Trump has been elected the country's new president. The 2024 presidential election is set to have far-reaching implications for both employers and...more

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Final Rules Overturn Trump Era Health Benefit Rules

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The Biden administration has issued two sets of final regulations that overturn rules adopted during the Trump administration pertaining to association health plans and short-term, limited-duration insurance (STLDI). The...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investing for Retirement Plans: Where We’ve Been, and Where We Are Now

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Over the past year, the regulatory backdrop around environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has shifted. As McDermott Partner Brian J. Tiemann explains in these slides, the US Department of Labor (DOL) under the...more

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President Biden’s Executive Orders: Impact On Employee Benefits And Healthcare

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In the opening days of his administration, President Biden has signed a flurry of Executive Orders impacting multiple sectors of the U.S. economy. This article summarizes the Orders that impact employee benefits and...more

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