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    "articles": [
      {
        "uri": "/2012/12/27/hurricane-sandy-relief-a-guide-for-plan-sponsors/",
        "title": "Hurricane Sandy relief: A guide for plan sponsors",
        "byline": "James Douglas",
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        "prettyDate": "December 27, 2012",
        "timeToRead": "5 minute",
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        },
        "authors": [
          {
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            "name": "James Douglas"
          }
        ],
        "kickerNode": [],
        "summary": "The IRS and the DOL granted temporary relief to plan sponsors following this year's super-storm, but what impact will it have on fiduciary responsibilities in 2013?",
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      },
      {
        "uri": "/2012/09/10/dol-guidance-on-brokerage-windows-adds-clarity/",
        "title": "DOL guidance on brokerage windows adds clarity",
        "byline": "James Douglas",
        "kicker": "",
        "prettyDate": "September 10, 2012",
        "timeToRead": "5 minute",
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        },
        "authors": [
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            "name": "James Douglas"
          }
        ],
        "kickerNode": [],
        "summary": "More guidance from the DOL on the issue of fee disclosure for brokerage windows helps clear up some issues on designated investment alternatives.",
        "body": null
      },
      {
        "uri": "/2012/04/25/reality-check-are-you-prepared-for-fee-disclosure/",
        "title": "Reality check: Are you prepared for fee disclosure mandates?",
        "byline": "James Douglas",
        "kicker": "",
        "prettyDate": "April 25, 2012",
        "timeToRead": "5 minute",
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        },
        "authors": [
          {
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            "name": "James Douglas"
          }
        ],
        "kickerNode": [],
        "summary": "Now that we have the final fee disclosure regulations, it's time to start thinking about the final push towards compliance.",
        "body": null
      },
      {
        "uri": "/2012/01/16/the-impact-of-408b2-disclosure-regulations-on-tpas/",
        "title": "The impact of 408(b)(2) disclosure regulations on TPAs",
        "byline": "James Douglas",
        "kicker": "",
        "prettyDate": "January 16, 2012",
        "timeToRead": "5 minute",
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        },
        "authors": [
          {
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        ],
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        "summary": "In prior entries, we have discussed a variety of issues related to the fee disclosure responsibilities of broker/dealers and financial advisors. This month, well address the impact of the 408(b)(2) disclosure regulations on third party administrators.",
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      },
      {
        "uri": "/2011/11/16/considerations-for-advisors-as-dol-delays-fiduciar/",
        "title": "Considerations for advisors as DOL delays fiduciary definition",
        "byline": "James Douglas",
        "kicker": "",
        "prettyDate": "November 16, 2011",
        "timeToRead": "5 minute",
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        },
        "authors": [
          {
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            "name": "James Douglas"
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        ],
        "kickerNode": [],
        "summary": "Although the regulations have been withdrawn, it's likely that the re-issued regulations will be substantially similar. As such, it's important to have a good understanding of the DOLs approach in order to be fully prepared when the new rules are in place.",
        "body": null
      },
      {
        "uri": "/2011/10/05/retirement-plans-value-for-service/",
        "title": "Retirement plans: Value for service",
        "byline": "James Douglas",
        "kicker": "",
        "prettyDate": "October 05, 2011",
        "timeToRead": "5 minute",
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        },
        "authors": [
          {
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            "name": "James Douglas"
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        ],
        "kickerNode": [],
        "summary": "An important aspect of the regulations that is often overlooked is the requirement that service providers must justify compensation by describing the services they provide.",
        "body": null
      },
      {
        "uri": "/2011/08/30/service-agreements-and-dols-new-retirement-plan-re/",
        "title": "Service agreements and DOL's new retirement plan regulations",
        "byline": "James Douglas",
        "kicker": "",
        "prettyDate": "August 30, 2011",
        "timeToRead": "5 minute",
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        },
        "authors": [
          {
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            "name": "James Douglas"
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        ],
        "kickerNode": [],
        "summary": "The 408(b)(2) requirements are now effective as of April 1, 2012 (instead of July 16, 2011). The extension not only gives all of us in the industry extra time to prepare, but it also gives us a chance to stop, take a deep breath, and assess what our respective disclosure...",
        "body": null
      },
      {
        "uri": "/2011/07/01/dol-regs-impact-retirement-plans/",
        "title": "DOL regs impact retirement plans",
        "byline": "James Douglas",
        "kicker": "",
        "prettyDate": "July 01, 2011",
        "timeToRead": "4 minute",
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        },
        "authors": [
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        ],
        "kickerNode": [],
        "summary": "As most of you already know, 2010 was a banner year for the Department of Labor. In quick succession, the DOL issued three major pieces of guidance related to retirement plans.",
        "body": null
      }
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