Magazine Articles

Second Opinions |December 2011

Pay Pulls

Proposed regulation on PPACA premium tax credit
Editorial |November 2011

Intro – Trial Periods

I recently had to go through the process of choosing a cell phone. Now, I’ve been through this before but, having spent the past several years relying on...
IMHO |November 2011

Thanks Giving

As online readers already know, after a dozen years here at PLANSPONSOR, effective November 1, I have joined the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) in Washington, D.C., as...
War Stories |November 2011

War Stories – November 2011

We all have them: Those front-line experiences that are inevitable when one deals with the variety—and sensitivity—of issues associated with human beings and critical life events. Sometimes those...
Bells & Whistles |November 2011

Bells and Whistles – November 2011

Each month, Bells & Whistles highlights recent product introductions that plan sponsors­ may find of interest. More information on these announcements can be found on www.plansponsor.com. If you...
Head of the Class |November 2011

Lining Up

Sponsors queuing up for a new look at real estate
Running the Fund |November 2011

Considering the Alternatives

Pension plans still turning to alternatives, but they have become more selective
Case Sensitive |November 2011

Win, Win

Loomis, et al. v. Exelon Corporation, et al. 09-4081 & 10-1755
Game Plan |November 2011

Ready, Set, Go

What a retirement readiness focus means for you
Barry's Pickings |November 2011

A Modest Proposal

Should some employers be too small to "fail"?
Just out of Reish |November 2011

“Class” Actions

Class-action litigation concerning expenses and revenue-sharing
Second Opinions |November 2011

Summary Judgments

What is required in the summary of benefits and coverage?
Bells & Whistles |October 2011

Bells & Whistles – October 2011

Each month, Bells & Whistles highlights recent product introductions that plan sponsors­ may find of interest. More information on these announcements can be found on www.plansponsor.com. If you...
Case Sensitive |October 2011

Attorney Privileges

Solis v. The Food Employers Labor Relations Association, et al.
Saxon Angle |October 2011

A Wake-Up Call

The Supreme Court’s decision in Cigna Corp. v. Amara