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Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Qualified Default Investment Alternatives:

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October 15, 2025
On September 23, the Department of Labor (the “DOL”) published Advisory Opinion 2025-04A (the “Opinion”). The Opinion addresses whether lifetime income products can…
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IRS Finalizes Catch-Up Contribution Regulations: 

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September 17, 2025
As discussed in the February 2025 edition of The Speed Reader, on January 10, 2025 the IRS published proposed regulations regarding certain provisions…
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DOL Reminds Employers to Self-Audit Their Plans:

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August 15, 2025
On July 24, the DOL published a blog article titled “How self-audits help build a culture of compliance and trust.” The  article announces…
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August 2025 ERISA Litigation Update

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August 15, 2025
Given the continuing wave of ERISA litigation, this article has become a mainstay of The Speed Reader. A sample of recent cases is…
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