This memo is intended to provide basic guidance on these issues but is not intended to provide legal advice as to any particular matter. Of course, we would be happy provide advice with respect to the issues discussed below. Why is there so much concern about fiduciary duties under ERISA ? The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) imposes a very high standard of conduct on the persons responsible for administering retirement plans. Failure to meet those ob

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1. What guidance has been issued granting deadline extensions for retirement plans on account of COVID-19? The Internal Revenue...

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