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Department of Labor Sued Over Illegitimate Deferred Compensation Opinion Letter

Posted on October 31st, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Department of Labor Sued Over Illegitimate Deferred Compensation Opinion Letter

Three former Morgan Stanley advisors filed suit this week against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), claiming the agency exceeded its authority and was unduly influenced when it issued an advisory opinion that sought to undermine their deferred compensation claims.

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