In this episode of ShiftShapers, host David Saltzman discusses the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the 40-year Chevron Deferment precedent and its implications for advisors and their clients. Joined by Jennifer Berman, ERISA attorney Jennifer Berman, the NABIP (National Association of Benefit Insurance Professionals) Legislative Vice Chair and CEO of MZQ Consulting, the discussion explores the decision's potential long-term effects on federal regulations and compliance in the healthcare sector. They delve into how this ruling shifts the responsibility from federal agencies to the judiciary in interpreting ambiguous statutes and assess the impact on specific regulations like compensation disclosures under the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Berman emphasizes to advisors and employers the importance of maintaining fiduciary duties and regulatory compliance while staying informed about future changes.

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