Labor Department eases path to alternatives in 401(k)
Fiduciaries considering alternatives would need to evaluate them “objectively, thoroughly and analytically” against factors such as performance, fees, liquidity, valuation,…
Year: 2026
New England Class Action Litigation Reaches New Heights
Class action litigation across New England reached historic levels in 2025, continuing a multiyear upward trend in filings in state…
Important Documents for Small Businesses to Keep a Track Of
You followed all the requirements to register your business and have been operating your company. You timely submit all tax…
CIT Amends Order Expanding IEEPA Tariff Refunds
On March 27, 2026, Judge Richard K. Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued an amended order…
Why Fannie Mae Lender Letter Matters for Affordability
In my prior post on the condominium supply problem, I focused on a central issue: the market is not failing to…
Ohio Jury Awards $22.5 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
On March 18, 2026, an Ohio jury awarded $22.5 million in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a company’s denial…
GAO Publishes Report on Engineered Biofertilizers
On March 16, 2026, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report on engineered biofertilizers, which use genetic engineering and combine…
BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase Debuts With Different Door Handles — Here’s Why
According to Chinese media, BMW has officially released images of the iX3 Long Wheelbase ahead of its world premiere at…
ESMA Proposes MAR Disclosure Delay Amendments
ESMA Consults on Amendments to the MAR Guidelines On 19 February 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published…
DOL EBSA Issues NPRM for 401(k) Investment Options
On March 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued a notice of proposed…
Preferred Employers elevates Hawkins to AVP underwriting
She will help support portfolio performance amid a market facing its highest workers’ comp loss ratios in more than a…
Financial Service Employer Insights for Mental Health Under ADA
Takeaways Financial services employers have heightened compliance, confidentiality and regulatory constraints when faced with employees’ accommodation requests tied to mental…