Law and regulation

Employers and trade groups are monitoring congressional talk reexamining the tax-favored standing of workplace savings plans.

A substantial watering-down of the protections in the rule is possible, says Carol Buckmann, so the ultimate status of the new regulation is still in question.

Lawsuits against Cigna self-insured plans for alleged fraudulent behavior is a warning for employers that there will be more, says attorney Brenna A. Davenport.

Advisers and trade groups are monitoring congressional talk reexamining the tax-favored standing of workplace savings plans.

Although enactment takes place on June 9, the DOL could issue more changes before the full effect of the rule is felt, says attorney Ilene H. Ferenczy.

Industry group hoped for more time to makes sense of ‘murkiness’ before June 9 implementation date.

There is "no principled legal basis" to do so, Labor Secretary Acosta says.

Industry trade group’s SVP Joel Wood discusses what might happen on Capitol Hill and why employers need to get their clients involved.

Attorneys Dan Clark and Elizabeth Howard explain how a health system recently was ordered to pay $750,000 to a widow because the provider ignored its insurance procedures.

Industry trade group's SVP Joel Wood discusses what might happen on Capitol Hill and why advisers need to get their clients involved.