William P. WadeOf CounselK&L Gates LLPWebsitewww.klgates.comOrganization ProfileFull ProfileConnectEmail310-552-5071 Professional Biography Mr. Wade concentrates his practice in investment management, ERISA, fiduciary, regulatory, and related securities and tax matters for financial institutions. More Legal and Business Bylines From William P. Wade QPAM Amendments Impact on CITs: What Banks and Their Advisers Need to Know - (Posted On Thursday, December 12, 2024) DOL's Fiduciary Rule: The Latest Developments - (Posted On Wednesday, August 14, 2024) SEC Enforcement Action Cites Bank for Operating Collective Investment Funds as Unregistered Investment Companies: Key Takeaways for Banks and Advisers - (Posted On Friday, November 20, 2020) DOL Issues Proposed Rule on ESG Investing for ERISA Plans Part 2: Implications for Plan Sponsors and Investment Managers - (Posted On Tuesday, July 28, 2020) Private Equity in 401(k) Plans – A Trillion Dollar Opportunity? - (Posted On Wednesday, June 17, 2020) Fiduciary Rule ̶ No Further Delays - (Posted On Thursday, May 25, 2017) DOL Fiduciary Rule – What’s Next? - (Posted On Friday, February 17, 2017) Current Legal Analysis ECHA’s Redesigned C&L Inventory Is Available in ECHA CHEM by: Lynn L. Bergeson , Carla N. Hutton NASEM Releases Quadrennial Review of NNI, Recommends Renewed and Expanded Infrastructure by: Lynn L. Bergeson , Carla N. Hutton Profit Sharing Payments Are Around the Corner: Key Considerations for Employers in Mexico by: Pietro Straulino-Rodriguez , Natalia Merino Moreno Amendment to Mexico’s National Housing Fund Institute for Workers Law Introduces New Employer Obligations by: Pietro Straulino-Rodriguez Enforcing English Proficiency: Employers of Commercial Drivers Face New FMCSA Guidance by: Sean C. Herring , Mina M. Wood Observing Memorial Day With a Supportive Workplace for Veterans and Servicemembers by: Michael Oliver Eckard , Kevin B. Piercy OSH Law Primer, Part XIII: Criminal Penalties and Sanctions by: Ryan J. Swink The Trump Administration Announces Trade Agreement With China by: David R. Allman , Nathaniel B. Bolin Beltway Buzz, May 23, 2025 by: James J. Plunkett Orange Book Listings: Republican Led FTC Picks Up Where Democrat Led FTC Left Off by: Chad A. Landmon , Andrew M. Solomon Employment Law Basics in Djibouti: A Guide for U.S. and Multinational Companies by: Komlavi Atsou , Patty Shapiro Tenth Circuit Rules Forfeiture-for-Competition Not Subject to Non-Compete Reasonableness Test by: Seth J Safra , Edward Lee Understanding Infrastructure Development Districts in Tennessee by: Emily Lamb , Will Stout FTC Extends ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule Deadline by: Timothy A. Butler , Matthew M. White McDermott+ Check-Up: May 23, 2025 by: Debra Curtis , Julia Grabo Upcoming Events May 27 2025 Making a Mountain Out of a Mole Hill: Damage Escalation Strategies in Property Claims May 27 2025 The RIF Roadmap: Tools and Tactics for a Smooth and Complaint Transition May 28 2025 EU’s Role in Space Sustainability – Orbital Debris, Space and Traffic Management May 28 2025 Top Tips for Employers – Managing the Use and Abuse of Employee Leave Programs Print