Legal

The DOJ's recent switch from opposing to defending bans on class actions in workplace arbitration agreements will have far-ranging consequences affecting HR, financial advisors, and many others.

The DOL says it will no longer defend the fiduciary rule's restriction on class-action waivers.

The restriction on writing class-action waivers into the BIC Exemption was designed as the rules primary enforcement mechanism. Labors attorneys say they are dropping the defense of the class-action provision.

The DOL is accepting comments on delaying implementation of the fiduciary rule until July 21 and comments on proposed revisions to the rule until August 7.

A Texas court case was reopened so the court could challenge some of the effects of the Obergefell v. Hodges U.S. Supreme Court decision, particularly with respect to spousal benefits.

A company can proceed in its suit against a law firm whose advice allegedly cost it $3.9 million in withdrawal liability under ERISA.

Members whose claims for residential and intensive outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment were rejected by Blue Shield of California and Magellan Health can proceed with a class action suit against the two insurers.

Here are 10 points that represent the DOL's core areas of concern as it assesses the fiduciary rule.