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Seven circuit courts held that vindication of rights pertaining to the legality of a plan amendment, as opposed to an interpretation of the plan, are not subject to expenditure requirements, write attorneys Michael Stevens and Ronald Kramer.

Advisers cannot afford to define their value as the point of access to benefits product information and services. They need to transcend client’s expectations, says consultant Jack Kwicien.

Employers should consider some of the new options available with the retirement plans.

Most advisers thinking about business relationships haven’t changed since the days when men ran everything and women were secretaries, says Wendy Keneipp.

Less volatility, lower litigation risk and greater simplicity are reasons for embracing this strategy, says adviser Robert Lawton.

Separate brokers from their fee dependence and watch the smart ones evolve into consultative advisers, urges consultant Nelson Griswold.

Companies need to get employees moving in order to improve health, focus and productivity.

The Congressional Budget Office’s assessment that 7 million fewer Americans will have health coverage at work by 2027 ignores other opportunities proposed by the GOP, says CIAB’s Joel Wood.

In polling employees, a company discovers debt is holding them back from enrolling in other critical benefits, such as retirement.

Advisers could get more clarity thanks to a temporary enforcement policy for the new Fiduciary Rule.