Carol Buckmann
PartnerCarol Buckmann is a partner at Cohen & Buckmann PC who previously practiced with major law firms. She has worked as an attorney in the employee benefits field for over 30 years.
Carol Buckmann is a partner at Cohen & Buckmann PC who previously practiced with major law firms. She has worked as an attorney in the employee benefits field for over 30 years.
As the chances of getting audited by the IRS or Department of Labor become greater, more fiduciaries are realizing that carefully thought-out plan politics are the best defense.
One of the biggest mistakes that can be made is starting off by simply accepting the service provider’s form service agreements, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.
One of the biggest mistakes that can be made is starting off by simply accepting the service provider’s form service agreements, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.
The big question is whether any decisions upholding the DOL rule will be nullified by actions of the new Trump administration, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.
Challenges to the DOL rule have created some unfortunate confusion about the vulnerability of the final rule.
Challenges to the DOL rule have created some unfortunate confusion about the vulnerability of the final rule.
New lawsuit challenges Fidelity’s practices, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.
New lawsuit challenges Fidelity’s practices, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.
Is your plan keeping track of vested former participants who are owed money?
More and more lawsuits are being filed to challenge plan fees and investments, underscoring the need for a new law.