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A Conversation with the DOL

September 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Assistant Secretary of Labor Phyllis Borzi, with the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employee Benefit Security Administration (EBSA), said it has been engaged in...
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Co-Fiduciaries Ordered to Repay Plan

September 10, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Department of Labor (DOL) recently received a judgment from a district court, requiring co-fiduciaries of a Delaware retirement plan to deposit employee...
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DOL Webcast to Discuss PPACA Compliance

September 10, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Department of Labor (DOL) will host a two-part webcast this month to assist employers in complying with the Patient Protection and Affordable...
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Bank Settles Company Stock Suit

September 5, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Flagstar Bancorp has agreed to settle allegations it breached its fiduciary duties by maintaining company stock as an investment option in its 401(k)...
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DOL Posts New FAQ About the ACA

September 5, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released new frequently asked questions (FAQs) about implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act...
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Pension Participants Sued for Benefits Too Late

September 4, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A federal appellate court ruled pension participants filed their lawsuit for benefits past the statute of limitations under the Employee Retirement Income Security...
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Same-Sex Marriages Recognized for Tax Purposes

August 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will be treated as married for...
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IRS Offers Tips for Audit Preparation

August 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – In a phone forum, representatives from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) discussed how plan sponsors can prepare for and handle an audit.