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Are 401k Benchmarks The New Battleground?
ERISA meaningful benchmark debate heads to Supreme Court just as private equity pushes deeper into 401k plans. Are committees ready?
Meaningful Benchmark Fight Reaches Supreme Court as Private Equity Push Expands 401k Risk
Private equity investments raise a second layer of fiduciary difficulty because they are not simply harder to compare. They are also harder to value, harder to redeem, and harder to explain to participants who may assume daily-priced plan options operate under familiar public-market rules.
Are 401k Forfeiture Practices A Ticking Litigation Time Bomb?
Even with DOL support, 401k forfeiture practices are facing a new wave of aggressive litigation. Is your plan exposed?
Forfeiture Lawsuits Raise New Governance Risks for 401k Plan Sponsors
Ongoing forfeiture lawsuits involving major plans are reshaping how courts evaluate fiduciary oversight. Sponsors who rely on routine processes may discover that governance gaps create legal exposure for committees and financial harm for participants.
Is Your 401k Fiduciary Compliance A Solid Defense Or A Dangerous Illusion?
Recent court rulings suggest ‘methodical management’ may trigger liability. Is your 401k fiduciary compliance a solid defense or illusion?
How Cunningham v. Cornell Exposes the Illusion of 401k Plan Fiduciary Compliance
Cunningham v. Cornell is testing whether traditional 401k fiduciary compliance truly protects plan sponsors. Courts and regulators are probing governance gaps, personal liability, and participant harm more aggressively than ever.
What Do 401k Plan Sponsors Need To Watch Out For In 2026?
ERISA litigation enters a new aggressive phase in 2026. Are you falling into the top governance pitfalls plan sponsors must avoid?
Top Governance Pitfalls Plan Sponsors Must Avoid in 2026 Amid Record ERISA Lawsuits
Fiduciary litigation did not let up in 2025, and 2026 is seeing even more refined theories targeting 401k plans. Plan sponsors must look beyond procedural checklists to avoid the top governance pitfalls that trigger personal liability and erode participant savings.
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