There's a widely accepted adage that states, "Bad facts make bad law." While we can point to many reasons why that's true, did you also know that bad facts can sometimes make great law?
On September 1, 2024, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of ERISA being signed into law. ERISA, or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, ensures that promises made are promises kept when it comes to employees' retirement and health care benefits.
So, where are the bad facts? They can be found in the tragic stories of thousands of hard-working Americans whose dreams were shattered and who were left financially out in the cold, unprotected by the employer who had promised them a retirement.
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