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MJ Foundation Serves Up Over $110K for Local Nonprofits at Pickleball Fundraiser

PHOENIX (May 8, 2026) – The MJ Companies, a leading financial services firm for more than 60 years, raised more than $110,000 for local nonprofits through its second annual Pickle for a Purpose fundraiser, held on behalf of the MJ Foundation at Paradise Valley Country Club last week. (…)

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PUBLISHED February 10th, 2026

Employer Response to Pharma Shifts 

Chris Antypas

Volatility in the pharmaceutical industry, including the expanding specialty drug pipeline, increased utilization of GLP-1 medications, and persistent supply chain disruptions, are contributing to rising costs …

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PUBLISHED February 9th, 2026

White House Launches TrumpRx, Unveils Drug Prices

DeAnn Deck

On Feb. 5, President Donald Trump announced the launch of TrumpRx.gov, a federally operated website to help individuals buy prescription medications at discounted cash …

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PUBLISHED February 6th, 2026

DOL Issues Updated Model Employer CHIP Notice

DeAnn Deck

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), has released a new model Employer CHIP Notice with information current …

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PUBLISHED February 5th, 2026

Prescription Drug Reporting (RxDC Report)

DeAnn Deck

The No Surprises Act (NSA), enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), includes transparency provisions requiring group health plans to report …

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PUBLISHED February 4th, 2026

Major Federal PBM Reforms Enacted as DOL Proposes New PBM Fee-Disclosure Rule

DeAnn Deck

Federal oversight efforts directed at the pharmaceutical benefit manager (PBM) industry have expanded in recent years, culminating in several significant actions. On Feb. 3, …

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Compensation and Total Rewards
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PUBLISHED January 13th, 2026

How to Respond When An Employee Prompts an AI Pay Discussion

Julie Bingham

“Hey Chat, please summarize this meeting.” Harmless, right? (And for this scenario, let’s assume it’s on the company’s secure AI bot.) “Hey Chat, what’s …

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PUBLISHED January 9th, 2026

Upcoming ACA Reporting Deadlines

DeAnn Deck

Employers subject to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 or 6056 should prepare to comply with reporting deadlines in …

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PUBLISHED December 29th, 2025

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING GAG CLAUSE ATTESTATION IS DEC. 31, 2025

DeAnn Deck

Federal law prohibits group health plans and health insurance issuers from entering into contracts with health care providers, third-party administrators (TPAs) or other service …

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PUBLISHED December 26th, 2025

ERISA Fiduciary Breach Claims in J&J Lawsuit Dismissed Again

DeAnn Deck

The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has once again dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), which …

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Compliance
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PUBLISHED December 22nd, 2025

IRS Releases Guidance on Trump Accounts: Tax-Favored Accounts for Children

DeAnn Deck

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a major tax and spending bill, commonly referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” …

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PUBLISHED December 19th, 2025

Calculating FMLA Leave During Holiday Weeks

DeAnn Deck

Holiday weeks can pose an extra administrative challenge to employers with employees on leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In …

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Retirement
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PUBLISHED December 9th, 2025

Are Private Market Investments Right For Your 401(k)?

The MJ Companies

Alternative investments have been around for a long time, but for years they were mostly limited to wealthy individuals and big institutions that could …

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