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In right-leaning circles, ESG has become a three-letter buzzword. ESG, which stands for environmental, social, and governance issues, aims to permit investing in companies which consider factors like climate change, equity, and social impact. These days

K.D. v. Anthem Blue Cross, No. 2:21-cv-343-DAK-CMR, 2023 WL 6147729 (D. Utah Sep. 20, 2023) (Judge Dale A. Kimball)

Despite Congress’ clear and repeated attempts to eliminate disparities in the treatment of mental health and addiction claims when compared to other kinds of claims for medical benefits, ERISA plaintiffs have had only rare success

ForUsAll, Inc. v. United States Dep’t of Labor, No. 22-cv-1551 (CRC), 2023 WL 5559682 (D.D.C. Aug. 29, 2023) (Judge Christopher R. Cooper)

Concerned about the rise in and volatility of cryptocurrency investments, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a Compliance Assistance Release last year entitled “401(k) Plan Investments in ‘Cryptocurrencies’” which cautioned fiduciaries that