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Here we go again: Does the DOL’s request for information regarding self-directed brokerage accounts mean new fee disclosure requirements are coming soon?

If you’re a fan of the tv show “The Simpsons,” you might remember an early episode where Homer Simpson launched a crusade against every public safety issue in the city. The result was practically every square inch of the town contained signs alerting people to every dip, pothole, and other nuisance on the roads. After … Continue Reading

The U.S. Department of Labor Opines That Mortgage Loan Officers And Similar Employees Are Non-Exempt Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Due to recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor, financial institutions should examine their classification of mortgage loan officers and similar employees. Last month, the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division released its first Administrator Interpretation (Interpretation No. 2010-1). In the Interpretation, the Division concluded that mortgage loan officers – and employees performing the typical duties of … Continue Reading
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