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The $1,000 Boost and the 2026 Catch-Up Curveball

As we peer into the not-too-distant horizon of 2026, the forecasted changes to 401(k) contribution rules demand the attention of every plan sponsor, fiduciary, and serious saver. These aren’t cosmetic tweaks — they represent structural shifts. Ignore them...

No Harm, No Foul? Not Exactly: Lessons from the American Airlines ESG Case

By Ary Rosenbaum The ERISA world never runs out of courtroom drama, and the latest episode comes courtesy of Seidman v. American Airlines. The court ruled that while the plaintiffs may have alleged fiduciary breaches tied to ESG (environmental, social, and...

$2.1 Trillion of Forgotten Assets

Folks, here’s something that ought to wake up even the sleepiest retirement-plan consultant: ther...

When $17.5 Million Is the Real “Fiduciary Breach”

Another week, another headline from the ERISA litigation circus — this time it’s Jerry Schlicht...

$46 Trillion and a Match to Be Reckoned With

When Pew reports that U.S. retirement assets crossed nearly $46 trillion in Q2 2025, it’s easy to...

$46 Trillion: A Milestone Wrapped in Responsibility

When total U.S. retirement assets hit a record $45.8 trillion in Q2 2025, it was headline news—an...

When Even a Firm of Lawyers Is Accused of Mishandling Retirement Assets

It’s one thing for a corporate giant to be hit with fiduciary litigation—but quite another when...

A New EBSA Era? Senate Confirms Aronowitz to Lead

Good news — the Senate has confirmed Daniel Aronowitz as Assistant Secretary of Labor, giving him...

Forfeiture Suit Mostly Dismissed — What Plan Fiduciaries Should Know

The latest chapter in the wave of forfeiture reallocation lawsuits comes from Armenta v. WillScot /...

Retirement Assets Hit Record Highs — But Don’t Get Complacent

The Investment Company Institute reports that U.S. retirement assets bounced back in Q2 2025, setti...