Lawsuit challenges legality of Labor Dept. fiduciary rule
A coalition of business groups is suing to strike down the Department of Labor’s recent “fiduciary duty” rule, calling it “over-reaching” with an end result that “will restrict hardworking Americans’ access to retirement advice and planning services.” Joe Mont provides details on the suit being brought by the U.S. Chamber ...
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