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Senior associate Jade Rigby and partner David Olstein explore the fundamentals of ERISA in this first installment of a three-part podcast series. They examine which retirement plans fall under ERISA's jurisdiction, the fiduciary responsibilities it establishes, and the regulatory framework governing compliance.
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In this episode of HLC PensionsPod, senior associate Jade Rigby is joined with David Olstein, a partner in our New York office, for Part One of a three-part series on ERISA developments. Together, they introduce us to the world of ERISA, providing an overview of what ERISA is, the types of plans that fall within its scope, those that are exempt, the core fiduciary duties it imposes, and the regulators responsible for overseeing ERISA compliance.
Please note that this podcast episode was recorded before the combination of Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft on 1 July 2026 to form Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. Any references to Hogan Lovells reflect the firm's position at the time of recording.
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