Amy A. Ciepluch

Procedures, Procedures, Procedures; Fiduciary Decision-Making Process Can Be Key Evidence at Trial
J. Paul Jacobson, Robert D. Rothacker, David P. Olson, Amy A. Ciepluch, Sarah M. Linsley, Kerri A. Hutchison, Marla Anderson, May 15, 2009
Fiduciaries of retirement plans owe particular duties to plan participants. Among the duties of plan fiduciaries is the duty of prudence, meaning plan fiduciaries must act with the care, skill and diligence that a prudent person who is knowledgeable of employee benefit plans would use.

How Can I Reduce My Risk Of Being Sued? Actions for Plan Fiduciaries That Can Reduce the Risk of an ERISA Lawsuit With Respect To Plan Investments
J. Paul Jacobson, Robert D. Rothacker, David P. Olson, Amy A. Ciepluch, Sarah M. Linsley, Kerri A. Hutchison, Marla Anderson, May 7, 2009
The past year was difficult for all types of retirement plans. Employees participating in 401(k) plans were dismayed to see their account balances dip by as much as half, and many employers will have to make increased contributions to defined benefit plans to make up for 2008's investment losses.

Who Can I Blame for the Loss in my 401(K) Plan Account? Recent Cases Show Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims and Litigation Can be Costly
J. Paul Jacobson, Robert D. Rothacker, David P. Olson, Amy A. Ciepluch, Sarah M. Linsley, Kerri A. Hutchison, April 21, 2009
In today's economy, workers are more focused than ever on the value of their 401(k) accounts and the substantial losses many of those accounts have suffered.