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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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On March 30, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its long-anticipated proposed regulation, “Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives”, that is intended to address the dual aims of (i) expanding 401(k) designated investment alternatives (“DIAs”) to funds that include alternative assets and (ii) limiting litigation risk.  The impetus for the proposed regulation was President... <a href="https://www.erisalitigation.com/2026/04/dols-new-401k-fiduciary-safe-harbor-a-roadmap-for-alternative-assets-and-the-litigation-risks-that-remain/">Continue Reading</a>

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DOL’s New 401(k) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: A Roadmap for Alternative Assets and the Litigation Risks That Remain