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Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Don’t Count on PEPs to Deliver Big for Amazon’s DSPs

Vestwell made headlines today by announcing a new partnership with Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program to offer Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) to delivery associates. Sounds impressive, right? Let’s slow down. I’ve...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

M&A &401(k): Where Fiduciary Oversight Often Goes to Die

I n the world of corporate mergers and acquisitions, attention is lavished on financial statements, contracts, intellectual property, real estate, and executive compensation. Armies of lawyers and accountants pore over every...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Soap Operas Are Great on TV, But Not in Your 401(k) Plan

Look, I love a good soap opera. I grew up on Dallas, and I still sneak in The Bold and the Beautiful when I can. There’s something about the betrayal, the big reveals, and the constant twists that makes it compelling. But you...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Forfeitures, Fiduciary Failures, and Cigna: Another Lesson in ERISA Risk

Another week, another Adams v. Goliath story in the world of ERISA litigation—and this time, Goliath is Cigna. The company is now facing its second lawsuit in as many months over how it handled forfeitures in its $13 billion...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

401(k) Plans Need The Involuntary Cash-Out Rule (Updated)

They always say that it’s hard to say goodbye, I never had that issue as a former employee. I was never sentimental to former employers, but other former employees may think differently. As a 401(k) plan sponsor, you...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

The 3 Cs: Why 401(k) Plan Sponsors Can’t Afford to Be Cheap, Controlling, and Clueless

After close to 30 years in this business—wearing the hats of TPA employee, ERISA attorney, plan document drafter, and occasional therapist to frantic plan sponsors—I’ve seen it all. The horror stories, the lawsuits, the...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Florida District Court Declines to Expand ERISA Disclosure Requirements

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A Florida district court recently gave TECO Energy, Inc. another victory in an ERISA case when it dismissed Plaintiff’s proposed class action with prejudice. Roche v. Teco Energy, Inc., No. 8:23-cv-01571, 2025 U.S. Dist....more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

10 Things Every 401(k) Plan Sponsor Should Be Doing To Stay On The Right Side Of ERISA

When you sponsor a 401(k) plan, you’re not just handing out a shiny benefit to help employees save for retirement. You’re stepping into a role that carries legal weight, personal responsibility, and—if you’re not careful—...more

Epstein Becker & Green

What Health Care Lawyers and Professionals Need to Know About Emerging Employee Benefit Issues

“ERISA, you’ll need a lawyer for that.” Our practice group’s tagline is meant to be a shorthand for the alphabet soup of laws that apply to employee benefits, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)....more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Benefits Catch-Up - Q1 2025

With so much happening in the employee benefits world over the last few months, we bring you Benefits Catch-Up, our catch-up contribution to help you keep up with recent developments. Eversheds Sutherland’s US Employee...more

Stinson - Benefits Notes Blog

DOL Settlements Remind Employers to Avoid Collecting Premiums Until Evidence of Insurability is Approved

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced two settlements with major insurance companies this month that highlight the importance of employers avoiding the collection of group life insurance premiums from employees until...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Have You Thought About … Does Fiduciary Duty Require a COVID-19 Resurgence Plan?

The COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on global business may have been unexpected at the beginning of the year, but its effects are well known at this time. Members of a corporation’s board of directors, and those who manage...more

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