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A Return to Form: Department of Labor Walks Back Crypto Warning for 401(k) Plans

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In Compliance Assistance Release 2025-01 (the “Release”), the Department of Labor (the “Department”) rescinded its prior guidance that cautioned fiduciaries against offering cryptocurrency investments in their retirement...more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

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DOL Rescinds 2022 Guidance Cautioning Against 401(k) Plan Investments in Cryptocurrencies

On May 28, 2025, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued Compliance Assistance Release No. 2025-01 which rescinds the DOL’s prior Compliance Assistance Release No. 2022-1 which had warned 401(k) plan fiduciaries against adding...more

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IRS Proposes Changes to 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions

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Our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group discusses what plan sponsors and fiduciaries need to know about the Internal Revenue Service’s proposed changes for employees 50 or older who make additional elective...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Equitable launches PEP

Equitable has introduced Equitable Retirement Access, the company’s 401(k) Pooled Employer Plan (PEP)....more

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DOL Publishes Final Regulation Expanding the Definition of an ERISA Fiduciary

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On April 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) finalized a collection of regulatory changes in its ongoing quest to update the definition of a “fiduciary” under ERISA and Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code...more

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Considerations When Establishing a New 401(k) Plan or Migrating to a New 401(k) Provider

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Establishing a new 401(k) plan or migrating to a new 401(k) provider is a complex process involving multiple stakeholders. Companies should expect up to four months between the commencement of the process until finalization...more

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