US Federal

OSHA Cites Construction Firm for Trench Safety Violations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited CB&A Construction LLC for willful trench safety violations following an investigation into a trench collapse. The agency proposed $170,145 in penalties.

DOL Guidance on Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Security Deposits

The U.S. Department of Labor has published new guidance to provide enhanced and transparent criteria for calculating securitization requirements for insurers writing policies under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. This guidance aims to lower costs for vital industries while ensuring worker safety.

DOJ Audit Report: OCEDTF Drug Control Funding FY 2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report reviewing the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces' accounting of drug control funding for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, number 26-018, was posted on February 5, 2026.

Department of Labor Rescinds ERISA Advisory Opinion 2023-01A on Citigroup Program

The Department of Labor has rescinded Advisory Opinion 2023-01A concerning Citigroup's Action for Racial Equity Asset Manager Program. The Department now states the program is unlawful under civil rights laws, not ERISA, and requires Citigroup to immediately cease all illegal activity.

DOJ OIG Audits Office of Justice Programs Drug Funding

The DOJ Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report reviewing the Office of Justice Programs' accounting of drug control funding for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, number 26-019, was posted on February 5, 2026.

ERISA Advisory Opinion on California Firefighters Disability Plan

The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued Advisory Opinion 2025-02A regarding the California Association of Professional Firefighters (CAPF) Long Term Disability Plan and the National Peace Officers and Fire Fighters Benefit Association (NPFBA) Long Term Care Plan. The opinion addresses whether these plans qualify as employee welfare benefit plans under ERISA.

DOJ Audit Report: DEA Drug Control Funding FY2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report reviewing the Drug Enforcement Administration's accounting of drug control funding for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, number 26-017, was posted on February 5, 2026.

Morgan Stanley Compensation Plan Not Subject to ERISA

The Department of Labor issued Advisory Opinion 2025-03A, determining that Morgan Stanley's deferred incentive compensation programs are not considered employee pension benefit plans under ERISA. This guidance clarifies the applicability of ERISA to specific compensation structures for financial advisors.

US Marshals Service Drug Control Funding Audit FY2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report (Report 26-020) concerning the United States Marshals Service's accounting of drug control funding for Fiscal Year 2025. The report was posted on February 5, 2026.

ERISA Advisory Opinion on Lifetime Income Strategy Program

The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued Advisory Opinion 2025-04A, responding to a request from AllianceBernstein L.P. (AB) regarding its Lifetime Income Strategy (LIS) program. The opinion addresses whether the LIS program, which includes a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, meets the requirements to be a qualified default investment alternative (QDIA) under ERISA.