Legal

There is a simple way for plan sponsors to get to the heart of fees. Remember, if a service provider fails to disclose fees, the plan sponsor must fire that service provider, lest that plan sponsor be subject to penalties for non-compliance.

If your clients lose their wealth, you do too - so advisors should not be indifferent to actions clients can take to legally safeguard their wealth, notes an attorney.

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?

A federal court orders the owners of JJD Industries Group to restore nearly $70,000 in health care premiums and retirement plan contributions to employees at several companies.

The DOL has sued a Maryland company and its executives for ERISA violations.

Sure, fee disclosure regs seem to have gone over like a lead zeppelin, but if the participants actually open them in 2013, you could see some big interest in your expertise.