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Executive Order Addresses Proxy Voting: 

As background, proxy advisors advise shareholders about whether certain corporate proposals should be approved (e.g., executives’ compensation packages, board candidates’ election, and various…
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January 2026 ERISA Litigation Update:

Given the continuing wave of ERISA litigation, this article has become a mainstay of The Speed Reader.  The most common type of ERISA…
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Year-End Reminders for Defined Contribution Plans:

As the end of 2025 approaches, retirement plan sponsors should promptly consider several important potential tasks. Examples include the following: Required SECURE 2.0…
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2026 Retirement Plan Limits Announced:

On November 13, via Notice 2025-67, the IRS announced the effect of cost-of-living adjustments on certain 2026 dollar limits for various retirement plans…
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