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Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Plan Design That Works: Why 401(k) Participants Are Saving Smarter

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Every once in a while, the data tells a story that plan sponsors should actually feel good about. Vanguard’s latest How America Saves report offers just that, a story of progress. Thanks to smarter plan design choices,...more

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DOL Sheds Light on the Fiduciary Responsibilities That Arise with Pooled Employer Plans PEPs

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On July 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued some new interpretive guidance as part of a request for information (“RFI”) about pooled employer plans (“PEPs”) and an employer’s fiduciary responsibilities that...more

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Simplified Option for Correcting Certain Retirement Plan Failures

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Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) amended its Voluntary Fiduciary Compliance Program (“VFCP”) to provide retirement plan sponsors with a simplified option for correcting certain specified prohibited...more

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The Most Absurd Things About 401(k) Plans That Sponsors Have No Idea About

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Fifteen years into my solo practice, you’d think I’d be desensitized to the absurdities of the 401(k) world. But no. Every time I think I’ve seen it all, a plan sponsor, or more accurately, the people advising them, reminds...more

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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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Benefits Catch-Up - Q1 2025

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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

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