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Dear Prudence: DOL Proposes Safe Harbor for Defined Contribution Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued proposed regulations providing defined contribution (DC) plan fiduciaries with a prudence-focused safe harbor for any DC plan "designated investment alternatives," including alternative assets such as private equity. This advisory reviews the proposed regulations and the safe harbor's six requirements for DC plans, which includes 401(k) or 403(b) plans.
Dear Prudence: DOL Proposes Safe Harbor for Defined Contribution Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued proposed regulations providing defined contribution (DC) plan fiduciaries with a prudence-focused safe harbor for any DC plan "designated investment alternatives," including alternative assets such...
IRS Gives Green Light for Employee Choice Between Different Pre-Tax Benefits | JD Supra
Employees increasingly request (and expect) choice in their benefits. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released Private Letter Ruling 202434006 (PLR), which approved an employer's program allowing employees to allocate an employer contribution among the 401(k) plan, retiree health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), health savings account (HSA), or educational assistance program (offering student loan repayments).
7 Effective Ways HR Managers Can Support Their Team's Mental Health
In today's fast-paced work culture, the well-being of employees is becoming more crucial than ever. With the rise of competitive organisational goals in productivity and success, sometimes prioritising mental health was left out of the limelight. Thus, HR leadership must establish a cornerstone of effective mental health management. With a pivotal role in fostering a supportive and caring culture, it is only relevant to have a clear guide on how to champion such responsibility.
New IRS Guidance on Long-Term, Part-Time Employee Retirement Plan Participation | JD Supra
401(k) and 403(b) plan sponsors should review their documents in light of proposed regulations under SECURE Act rules New proposed regulations clarify how employers should implement retirement plan for long-term, part-time ("LTPT") employees. While some questions remain, the proposed regulations provide a number of welcome answers, which are summarized in this advisory.
From Milankovitch Cycles To CO2: An Analysis Of Post-WWII Climate Research
Written by Stuart A. Harris on Oct 16, 2023. Posted in Latest news This paper compares the ideas contained in the main papers published on climate change since World War II to arrive at a suggested consensus of our present knowledge regarding climatic changes and their causes.
Comparison of Recently Proposed Causes of Climate Change
2. New Data on the Mechanism of Global Warming It is now known that solar radiation supplies more than 99.95% of the total energy driving the world’s climate [7]. The fact that the bulk of the solar radiation arrives on the surface of the Earth along the zone between the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer, decreasing towards the Poles, results in a tremendous imbalance of initial heat distribution around the globe.
Guest Column: 'People crave cities. They crave community.'
Opinion The renovated Sterick Building will be part of Downtown’s revival story Updated: May 13, 2023 4:00 AM CT | Published: May 13, 2023 4:00 AM CT “Our shared future can only be created in community.
Proposed Treasury and IRS Forfeiture Regulations Generally Affirm Existing Plan Practices
The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service have issued proposed regulations regarding the use of forfeitures in qualified retirement plans. The proposed regulations are effective for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, but may be relied on immediately. Plan sponsors should review their practices regarding forfeitures in anticipation of final regulations.
I earned my undergrad degree "a while" ago. I earned an MSc studying part time (non-residential) in my late 50s a few years ago. Now I'm weighing up a full-time residential MSc in my late 60s. I'm sociable, chatty and at ease with other generations. My three kids are in their 20s. Still there's no getting round the fact that I will probably be the oldest on the programme.
MSc in Mind, Language and Embodied Cognition at Edinburgh
I'm interested to hear experiences and/or insights about the MSc in Mind, Language and Embodied Cognition at Edinburgh University. It looks excellent. Suspiciously so, in fact, as if an algorithm had put it together to grab me! The course has been running for several years but so far I have found just one person on social media who graduated from the course, way back in 2014. 0 reply
Sports Ticker (9 November 2021)
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain Most Read: Contributor UK, May 2021 To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. During a fortnight which has seen England shine in the T20 World Cup and Glover Teixeira become the oldest first-time champion in UFC history, the Ticker's 50th edition features Valve's ban on NFTs and cryptocurrencies, FaZe Clan's public merger announcement and news of two new teams joining the IPL.
How to Make the Most of Emails in Your Digital Products
You are here: Home / UX Guidelines / How to Make the Most of Emails in Your Digital Products Email is often seen as a cost-effective technique for businesses to promote their products and services, and so, has traditionally been a part of digital marketing strategies and However, email is also a crucial component of digital products that contributes to your users’ experience. When used correctly, email can contribute to the overall user experience to provide very good returns on investment.
Sports Ticker (17 June 2021) - RPC Sports Ticker: The FA's First Female Chair, CVC's
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain Most Read: Contributor UK, May 2021 UK: Sports Ticker (17 June 2021) - RPC Sports Ticker: The FA's First Female Chair, CVC's "One Tennis" Plans And Boris Backs Bowler 23 June 2021 by Jeremy Drew , Joshua Charalambous , Stuart Harris , Samuel Coppard , Jaleela Johnson and Joseph Akwaboa Reynolds Porter Chamberlain To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Sports Ticker (3 June 2021)
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain Most Read: Contributor UK, May 2021 UK: Sports Ticker (3 June 2021) - Parkrun, F1 Salary Cap And Copa America - A Speed-read Of Key Commercial Updates From The Sports World 08 June 2021 by Jeremy Drew , Joshua Charalambous , Stuart Harris , Samuel Coppard , Jaleela Johnson and Joseph Akwaboa Reynolds Porter Chamberlain To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Sports Ticker (22 April 2021) - Super League, Full Stadiums And Coin For Respect - Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment - UK
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain UK: Sports Ticker (22 April 2021) - Super League, Full Stadiums And Coin For Respect 26 April 2021 by Jeremy Drew , Joshua Charalambous , Stuart Harris and Samuel Coppard Reynolds Porter Chamberlain To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Welcome to the latest edition of the RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from around the sports industry. Access the full Sports Ticker here.
Sports Ticker (26 Mar 2021)
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Welcome to the latest edition of the RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from around the sports industry. Access the full Sports Ticker here.
Sports Ticker (12 April 2021)
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain UK: Sports Ticker (12 April 2021) - British Cycling World Rugby And The Tokyo Olympics 15 April 2021 by Jeremy Drew , Joshua Charalambous , Stuart Harris , Samuel Coppard , Jaleela Johnson and Joseph Akwaboa Reynolds Porter Chamberlain To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Welcome to the latest edition of the RPC Sports Ticker providing fortnightly bitesize updates from around the sports industry.
ARPA to the Rescue: Direct Assistance Available for Multiemployer and Single-Employer Pension Plans | JD Supra
The recently signed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) contains an assortment of benefit plan provisions, including a new COBRA assistance scheme and expanded dependent care provisions. It also includes several provisions aimed at helping multiemployer and single-employer plans fund retiree benefits. For multiemployer plans, ARPA provides for direct financial assistance without a repayment obligation.
Equity Compensation Plans and Alternatives for Family Businesses | JD Supra
To provide long-term incentives to top employees and align their interests with their employers, many businesses offer some kind of equity compensation. However, when a business is owned by a family, the decision to provide equity to a third party becomes more difficult. This article discusses what alternatives are available to family businesses regarding equity (or equity-ish) compensation. Actual Equity Family businesses may opt for a traditional equity compensation plan.
Sports Ticker (3rd Dec 2020) - EA sports image rights, NFL make history, Nintendo | Lexology
Welcome to the latest edition of the RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from around the sports industry. Access the full Sports Ticker here. In our 27th edition, we consider the dispute bubbling around FIFA 21 image rights, the first all-Black officiating team taking charge of an NFL match game and a recent European Patent Office decision in favour of Nintendo.
Cyber threats to sports organisations (and key steps to reduce exposure)
Thursday, 08 October 2020 Author: Jon Bartley, Stuart Harris, Joseph Akwaboa Like so many others, sports organisations depend heavily on IT and technology services to keep the show on the road, from internal functions to security systems, sports betting and fan interactions. Sports organisations (big and small) are increasingly 'data-rich', collecting (and using) vast amounts of data to create, measure and improve performance on and off the field.
Stuart Harris - LawInSport
Stuart is a commercial specialist at RPC with expertise in advertising, marketing, data and commercial contracts - particularly in the tech, media, sports and retail sectors. He regularly advises clients across the digital spectrum, including in relation to retail, sports, sponsorship, endorsement and licensing, and issues relating to privacy, data protection and GDPR.
Payroll Tax Deferral Guidance for Employers (Including Family Businesses) | JD Supra
Background The Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") provides the Secretary of the Treasury with the authority to delay tax deadlines in times of national emergency. On August 8, 2020, President Trump issued an executive order directing the Secretary to use that authority to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of certain payroll tax obligations.
Leading a Digital Transformation
Digital technologies continue to rapidly advance enabling companies to rethink how they deliver value to their customers. Digital transformation initiatives are at the heart of making fundamental change occur. The Creatis podcast, In the Key of D using DIGITAL to transform your business, connects with thought leaders on ideas and best practices in driving digital transformation initiatives.
IRS Uses Few Words to Implement Proposed Payroll Tax Deferral, but Leaves Many Questions Unanswered | JD Supra
Background The Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") provides the Secretary of the Treasury with the authority to delay tax deadlines in times of national emergency. On August 8, 2020, President Trump issued an executive order directing the Secretary to use that authority to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of certain payroll tax obligations.
RPC Sports Ticker (13 August 2020) - Salary caps, NBA return and esports | Lexology
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August 17 2020 Welcome to the latest edition of the RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from around the sports industry. Access the full Sports Ticker and subscribe here In this edition, we take a look at concerns around the EFL's proposed salary caps, Lewis Hamilton’s win at Silverstone and the NBA’s return at Disney World Orlando.
RPC Sports Ticker (16 July 2020) - Man City, British Gymnastics and Varnish | Lexology
Welcome to the latest edition of the RPC Sports Ticker - providing fortnightly bite-size updates from around the sports industry. Access the full Sports Ticker and subscribe here In this edition, we consider Man City's recent success at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (the “CAS”) and the reaction from the sports industry.
DOL FINALIZES New Electronic Delivery Safe Harbor for Retirement Plans | JD Supra
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued final regulations regarding electronic delivery of retirement plan documents required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The new rules only apply to retirement plans, so unfortunately our health and welfare plan friends just have to wait. The new regulations supplement existing rules and permit plan administrators to: (1) post retirement plan documents on a website; or (2) send retirement plan documents directly by email.
[Webinar] From Now to Normal: Reopening Oregon - May 13th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
New Guidance Relaxes ERISA Deadlines, Other Benefit Plan Requirements Pursuant to CARES Act | JD Supra
The U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL), Treasury, and Health and Human Services have issued guidance (here and here) extending deadlines for COBRA, special enrollment periods, benefit claims/appeals, employer notices and other disclosures. The extended deadlines apply to plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and governmental plans. The DOL also issued guidance on fiduciary compliance.
FFCRA Leave Documentation: What Is Required and What Is Recommended? | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
COVID-19: FAQs Regarding Retirement Plan Contributions, Distributions, and Compliance Issues | JD Supra
Employers impacted by COVID-19 have a variety of questions regarding the impact on their retirement plans, including the ability to make contribution formula changes, questions about distributions, and compliance issues, which are addressed in this advisory. As this is a rapidly changing area, employers are strongly advised to consult with experienced benefits counsel before making any changes to their benefit plans. Can furloughed employees take a distribution from our 401(k) plan?
The CARES Act: Summary of Key Provisions Affecting Employee Benefit Plans | JD Supra
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OregonSaves: Spring 2020 Registration Deadline for Employers Using PEOs | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Calculated to Be Understood by the Average Plan Participant – How Does the DOL Score? | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
I See You
By: Stuart Harris Storytelling is an ancient practice. It’s how we transfer information to one another, and humans have told stories since time began. What we discover in this short documentary series is the way story captures our hearts and imaginations.
I See You
By: Stuart Harris Storytelling is an ancient practice. It’s how we transfer information to one another, and humans have told stories since time began. What we discover in this short documentary series is the way story captures our hearts and imaginations.
I See You
By: Stuart Harris Storytelling is an ancient practice. It’s how we transfer information to one another, and humans have told stories since time began. What we discover in this short documentary series is the way story captures our hearts and imaginations.
I See You
By: Stuart Harris Storytelling is an ancient practice. It’s how we transfer information to one another, and humans have told stories since time began. What we discover in this short documentary series is the way story captures our hearts and imaginations.
I See You - 1079 Life
By: Stuart Harris Storytelling is an ancient practice. It’s how we transfer information to one another, and humans have told stories since time began. What we discover in this short documentary series is the way story captures our hearts and imaginations.
I See You
By: Stuart Harris Storytelling is an ancient practice. It’s how we transfer information to one another, and humans have told stories since time began. What we discover in this short documentary series is the way story captures our hearts and imaginations.
I See You
By: Stuart Harris Storytelling is an ancient practice. It’s how we transfer information to one another, and humans have told stories since time began. What we discover in this short documentary series is the way story captures our hearts and imaginations.
Anticipated Proposed Regulations Clarify Hardship Distribution Rules | JD Supra
JD Supra Privacy Policy Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Netflix: Continuing the Journey to Narnia – 96five Family Radio
Popular internet entertainment service Netflix has announced it has signed a deal with The C.S. Lewis Company, rights holder of The Chronicles of Narnia, promising to develop new series and film projects for its members. Media commentary is buzzing about this exciting collaboration. For the first time, rights for all seven books of the Narnia series are included in the deal so fans can anticipate seeing more of the series than have been produced in the past by other studios.
Netflix: Continuing the Journey to Narnia
Popular internet entertainment service Netflix has announced it has signed a deal with The C.S. Lewis Company, rights holder of The Chronicles of Narnia, promising to develop new series and film projects for its members. Media commentary is buzzing about this exciting collaboration. For the first time, rights for all seven books of the Narnia series are included in the deal so fans can anticipate seeing more of the series than have been produced in the past by other studios.
Netflix: Continuing the Journey to Narnia
Popular internet entertainment service Netflix has announced it has signed a deal with The C.S. Lewis Company, rights holder of The Chronicles of Narnia, promising to develop new series and film projects for its members. Media commentary is buzzing about this exciting collaboration. For the first time, rights for all seven books of the Narnia series are included in the deal so fans can anticipate seeing more of the series than have been produced in the past by other studios.
Netflix: Continuing the Journey to Narnia
Popular internet entertainment service Netflix has announced it has signed a deal with The C.S. Lewis Company, rights holder of The Chronicles of Narnia, promising to develop new series and film projects for its members. Media commentary is buzzing about this exciting collaboration. For the first time, rights for all seven books of the Narnia series are included in the deal so fans can anticipate seeing more of the series than have been produced in the past by other studios.
Netflix: Continuing the Journey to Narnia
Popular internet entertainment service Netflix has announced it has signed a deal with The C.S. Lewis Company, rights holder of The Chronicles of Narnia, promising to develop new series and film projects for its members. Media commentary is buzzing about this exciting collaboration. For the first time, rights for all seven books of the Narnia series are included in the deal so fans can anticipate seeing more of the series than have been produced in the past by other studios.
Netflix: Continuing the Journey to Narnia
Popular internet entertainment service Netflix has announced it has signed a deal with The C.S. Lewis Company, rights holder of The Chronicles of Narnia, promising to develop new series and film projects for its members. Media commentary is buzzing about this exciting collaboration. For the first time, rights for all seven books of the Narnia series are included in the deal so fans can anticipate seeing more of the series than have been produced in the past by other studios.
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