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Commentary: We don’t have to be flat broke in retirement
Of the many proposed legislative changes that might occur during the presidency of Donald Trump, the one with the highest probability of actually becoming law is a reduction in corporate tax rates. While we are considering making changes to the tax laws, I have a modest, related proposal that won’t cost very much and has […]
Keeping Your Balance: A look at retirement plans employers can offer
Both existing and start-up companies routinely seek to analyze whether they should offer a retirement plan and in doing so look to gain an understanding of what options are available and which best suit their current situation, budget or priorities. Retirement Plans are generally divided into two main categories: Defined Benefit Pension Plan or a […]
Money Management: Welcome 2017 with a plan to get financially fit
The presents are opened and the champagne has been uncorked. We think we are ready for all the fresh starts and resolutions that the New Year brings. Then the mailman brings you a bunch of love letters from a guy named “bill.” Why not make some financial resolutions that are practical and that we can […]
401(k) matches restored by 75% of companies
(Associated Press) — Most of the companies that suspended their 401(k) matches during the economic downturn have restored them, business consultant Towers Watson says in a study released Wednesday. An analysis of 260 mid- to large-sized companies shows that 75 percent have restored matching contributions to their employees’ 401(k) plans. Among those, about 74 percent […]
Companies study new 401(k) fees
Wal-Mart and Caterpillar were targets of recent lawsuits claiming the fees associated with their employee’s retirement plans were unreasonable. Wal-Mart is still fighting its suit, but Caterpillar settled and shelled out $16.5 million ...
401(k)Talk: Going solo with a 401(k)
In the past, 401(k)s generally were not the retirement plan of choice for sole proprietors and firms that employ only the owner or the owner and his or her spouse.
Money Management: Revisit participant-directed plans
It’s your first day on a new job and you are in the human resources office talking about the company’s 401(k) plan.
Biden announces savings safeguards
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Obama administration on Friday proposed new regulations aimed at protecting workers’ retirement savings from unethical financial advisers.
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Speedy trial: People v. Justice A.
- Fourth Department – Traffic stop: People v. McMillon
- Second Circuit – Fair Labor Standards Act: Abbott v. Comme Des Garcons, Ltd.
- Second Circuit – Plea agreements: Cook v. United States
- Fourth Department: Statute of limitations: Marino v. Weiler
- Fourth Department – Nail and mail service: Rebutting presumption of service L&W Supply Corporation v. Built-Rite Drywall Corp, et al
- Fourth Department – Mental Hygiene Law: Charles L. v. State of New York
- Second Circuit – Medicaid and Medicare certification: U.S. ex rel. Quartararo v. Cath. Health Sys. Of Long Island Inc.
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. King
- Fourth Department – Speedy trial: People v. Jordan
- Fourth Department – Rosario material: People v. Dennard
- Second Circuit – Magnuson-Stevens Act: State of New York v. Raimondo
Law News
- Split court affirms gun conviction
- N.Y. Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction
- NY board approves cannabis lawsuit settlements, paves way for retail dispensaries
- NY Court of Appeals reverses murder conviction because of illegal police search
- NY Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction over ineffective counsel
- Split court affirms gun conviction, finding search and arrest were legal
- NY appeals court vacates drug conviction over illegal police search
- Split Court of Appeals strips Police Accountability Board of disciplinary power
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