Tag Archives: ERISA compliance

Who’s Overseeing the DOL and EBSA? DOL FAB 2026-01’s Fatal Flaw Is Actually a Fiduciary Trap for Unwary Plan Sponsors

Posted on June 16, 2026 by jwatkins

James W. Watkins, III, J.D., CFP EmeritusTM, AWMA®InvestSense, LLC APPELLATE CLOSING ARGUMENT OPPOSING FAB 2026-01 May it please the Court: At its core, this case presents a simple but critically consequential question: Can the Department of Labor lawfully encourage fiduciaries … Continue reading →

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Bugielski v. AT&T Services, Inc.: Another Key Case Toward Defining the Future of 401(k) Litigation

Posted on May 28, 2024 by jwatkins

James W. Watkins, III, J.D., CFP EmeritusTM, AWMA® SCOTUS may soon have yet another ERISA-related case to review. AT&T Services, Inc. recently petitioned SCOTUS for a writ of certiorari to review the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Bugielski v. AT&T Services, … Continue reading →

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