Groom principal and fiduciary practice leader Kevin Walsh was quoted in Bloomberg Law’s article, “Ex-Benefits Enforcers Assemble to Counter Trump Shifts in Court.”
The article discusses how former Department of Labor officials are increasingly engaging in ERISA litigation and policy debates, raising concerns about shifts in enforcement priorities related to participant protections and fiduciary claims. It highlights a broader debate within the benefits community over balancing efforts to curb excessive litigation with maintaining longstanding protections for plan participants.
Walsh cautioned against growing politicization in this area, noting, “It’s not good for folks when a policy area as important as this becomes a political football.”
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