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Certifying a Pension Scheme for Auto-enrolment (UK)

By Allen & Overy

The DWP has updated its guidance on certifying money purchase and defined benefit schemes for auto-enrolment. Employers preparing for staging should review the clarifications and changes in the new guidance to ensure that they can certify their scheme on the correct basis. This article highlights the key changes. Employers who have already certified their auto-enrolment scheme should also review the new guidance to check that no new issues arise as a result of the changes.

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Dealing with DC Pots – Options for Schemes and Members (UK)

By Allen & Overy

Dormant pots carry a significant administration and cost burden for pension schemes; the number of these pots could increase quickly once the power to make short service refunds from DC schemes is abolished (expected in 2014). What can administrators do to limit the burden of dormant pots? This bulletin sets out options to help schemes and members minimise the accidental creation of DC pots and consider the full range of options for dealing with existing deferred pots.

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The Interplay Between Indemnification Provisions and Insurance Clauses in Contracts for Goods and Services (United States)

By Vickie A. Gesellschap and Ronald L. Hicks, Jr.

When drafting contracts, using indemnity provisions and insurance clauses should be more than just a “copy and paste” operation. Such clauses should be tailored to the specific needs of the contracting parties. This article provides tips on drafting effective indemnification provisions and insurance clauses in contracts involving the sale or purchase of goods and services.

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CareerPath—Your Infinite Influence

By Bill Mordan

The author discusses how the power human beings have to influence others through language is unprecedented in this historical moment. With the ability to have our words easily disseminated and live on forever, comes risk, so use the power with caution, advises the author.