U.S. Department of Labor

Labor Department Proposes New Definition of Fiduciary

Labor Department Proposes New Definition of Fiduciary

The new rule would impose fiduciary duties on financial professionals in additional circumstances.

Fiduciary Governance for 401(k)s

Fiduciary Governance for 401(k)s

Retirement policy must evolve to account for participant preferences.

ERISA Plan Fiduciaries and ESG Factors

ERISA Plan Fiduciaries and ESG Factors

ERISA plan fiduciaries must be permitted to consider ESG factors when selecting plan investments.

Changes and Challenges to ESG Investing

Changes and Challenges to ESG Investing

The Labor Department’s new rule sets forth a principles-based approach to regulating ESG investing.

On Anti-ESG Resolution, Biden Issues First Veto

On Anti-ESG Resolution, Biden Issues First Veto

The President’s veto keeps in place a retirement investment rule allowing fiduciaries to consider ESG factors.

Investing for Values, Value, or Both?

Investing for Values, Value, or Both?

Fiduciaries should account for participant preferences in designing ESG-friendly 401(k) retirement plans.

ESG and Retirement Plan Investing

ESG and Retirement Plan Investing

Scholars and practitioners assess recent changes to ERISA regulations that allow greater choice in investing.

What If Your Pension Plan Participants Go Missing?

What If Your Pension Plan Participants Go Missing?

New guidance demonstrates how pension plans can keep better track of their participants.

Let Retirement Plans Vote on Corporate Responsibility

Let Retirement Plans Vote on Corporate Responsibility

The Biden Administration can address global warming by encouraging fiduciary input on ESG matters.

Aggravating the U.S. Physician Shortage

Aggravating the U.S. Physician Shortage

Immigration law exacerbates the growing need for physicians in the United States.