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Midyear ERISA Fiduciary Update

Webinar | 06.13.24, 12:30 PM EDT - 1:30 PM EDT | CLE Offered

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Crowell lawyers Anthony Provenzano, Joseph Urwitz, Kristy Wrigley-Durer and Jason Sandoval will provide an update on the recent issues and case law surrounding ERISA’s fiduciary duties. For questions about this event, please contact Nellica Ducreay.

This webinar will cover topics, including:

  • What the new fiduciary rule means to employers and sponsors.
  • Recent litigation surrounding the use of forfeitures.
  • Recent litigation trends involving health plan administration fees.
  • Update on ESG initiatives.
  • Circuit split regarding pleading requirements surrounding 401(k) fee cases.
  • Annuity purchases by pension plans.

For more information, please visit these areas: Tax, ERISA and Employee Benefits, ERISA and Employee Benefits

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