Alex Stolyar, Senior Counsel, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP to Speak at TKG’s Event

New York, NY, October 06, 2016 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alex Stolyar, Senior Counsel, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “New Developments in Investment Plans and Related Fiduciary Duties Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for November 17, 2016 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm (ET).

For further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=1874

About Alex Stolyar

Alex Stolyar has broad experience in representing both plaintiffs and defendants in all aspects of civil litigation in state court, federal court, and arbitrations, from prefiling through trial and appeal. Throughout his practice, Mr. Stolyar has represented multiple Fortune 500 companies, as well as a major foreign government, and has litigated cases involving a broad range of legal issues, including breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, fraud, RICO, trademark and copyright infringement, employment, probate and commercial real estate disputes.

Mr. Stolyar has served on the board of directors for the Beverly Hills Bar Foundation. He is also a contributing author of California Business Litigation, a two-volume attorney’s handbook published by California Continuing Education of the Bar, and is a frequent presenter on fiduciary duty conflicts and navigating the minefields of fiduciary liability.

About Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leader in representing both funds and founders in disputes typically arising in the aftermath of purchase and sale transactions. The disputes are inherently intense, personal and emotional. The issues are typically numerous, including wide-ranging allegations of fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, theft of confidential information, breaches of noncompetition agreements, minority oppression, abuse of control and usurpation of corporate opportunities. Akin Gump has broad experience representing some of the world’s most successful funds and businesspersons in fiduciary litigation matters.

Event Synopsis:

On May 18, 2015 in Tibble v. Edison International, the Supreme Court found that plan fiduciaries have an ongoing fiduciary obligation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to monitor plan investments, a duty separate and apart from the fiduciary’s duty to be careful and sensible when first selecting plan investments. After a year, the US Labor Department (DOL) has released its fiduciary regulatory package which requires financial advisers and brokers handling individual retirement and 401(k) accounts to act in the best interests of the retirement investors, commonly called the fiduciary or conflict of interest rule. Under these changes, the final rule extends the scope of ERISA to vast segments of the retirement market that did not exist at the time of ERISA’s adoption.

In this two-hour live Webcast, a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will provide the audience with an overview of the fiduciary fundamentals and will discuss the latest developments in DOL’s recently released fiduciary regulatory package. Speakers will also offer guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls and risks, and review key challenges and updates that plan fiduciaries should know.

About The Knowledge Group /The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register for an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/