Charles C. Shulman, Esq.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
cshulman@ebeclaw.com – 201-357-0577
Charles C. Shulman, Esq. 2026 BENEFIT PLAN COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS * The chart below summarizes the 2026 cost-of-living adjustments affecting 401(k),...
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Cunningham v. Cornell and the Rise of Meritless Prohibited Transaction Suits By Charles C. Shulman, Esq. In Cunningham v. Cornell University, 604 U.S....
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Forfeitures in Qualified Plans: (i) Proposed Regulations; and (ii) Fiduciary Class Action Suits By Charles C. Shulman, Esq. I. Part 1 – 2023 Proposed...
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2025 Executive Order on Democratizing 401(k) Access to Alternative Assets By Charles C. Shulman, Esq. On August 7, 2025, President Trump issued an executive...
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Employee Benefit Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act By Charles C. Shulman, Esq. Public Law 119-21, 14, H.R. 1, 139 Stat. 72 (July 4, 2024), referred...
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Right to a Jury Trial in ERISA Cases By Charles C. Shulman, Esq. There is a recent trend in some federal cases to allow requests for jury trials for ERISA...
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Recent Noncompete Clause Developments – 2025 By Charles C. Shulman, Esq. I. Introduction – FTC Noncompete...
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Cryptocurrency – Fiduciaries to Decide if it is a Prudent 401(k) Investment By Charles C. Shulman, Esq. 1. Under Biden Administration – Presumption of...
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ERISA’s “Controlled Group” Rules – A Timely Review By CHARLES C. SHULMAN, ESQ. Printed in 51 Journal of Pension Planning and Compliance 1 (WK, Fall 2024)...
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Arbitration Provisions in an ERISA Plan Cannot Negate Right to Sue under ERISA in Class Action on Behalf of the Plan Two recent circuit court decisions...
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