Most notably, the Council urged EBSA to include a process-based safe harbor in any final regulations and align the rules with the relevant provisions of the CAA, 2026.

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court decision and the Council’s amicus brief filed in September 2025.

This is the first time a federal court has allowed an ERISA class-action lawsuit against a health plan sponsor to proceed beyond a motion to dismiss.

The DOL issued guidance addressing when proxy advisory firms may be considered ERISA fiduciaries.

Updates to the chart include notable developments in Minnesota and Philadelphia, Utah and Mississippi.

Don't miss the upcoming webinar on April 21 at 3 pm, focusing on recently proposed regulations governing a retirement plan fiduciary’s selection of designated investment alternatives.

Council President Katy Johnson explains how members can interact with Council staff, their peers and benefits experts to help them meet their professional goals

The bill would effectively impose a benefits design mandate, giving dominant dialysis providers even more leverage to raise prices for commercially insured patients.

Allowing the 5th Circuit decision to stand could have a chilling effect on employer-sponsored health coverage.

A recent GAO report recommended the DOL issue additional guidance on participant data privacy in retirement plans.

Council President Katy Johnson explains how the proposed rule should help curb baseless litigation against plan sponsors.

While the ultimate outcome is positive, the court’s separate findings on standing remain concerning.