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Court Bonds 01.12.2021

An Appeal for Clarity: Consumers Win in Appellate Court

An Appeal for Clarity: Consumers Win in Appellate Court  Is “100% Grated Parmesan Cheese” false advertising? Yes, said the Seventh Circuit Court, giving the appellants—consumers—a win.  Deciphering The Labels  What are consumers expected to reasonably…
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An Appeal for Clarity: Consumers Win in Appellate Court
ERISA 01.07.2021

Booming Times for Cyber Criminals Continue

2020 was a great year—for cybercriminals. Security experts predict this unfortunate trend will continue and suggest priorities for our attention. Home Environments: Not As Secure As Corporate Networks At Ernst and Young, an expert warns…
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Booming Times for Cyber Criminals Continue
Surety Bonds 01.07.2021

Building Optimism: Anticipating a Dynamic 2021

Despite—and perhaps because of—bumps in the road, the construction industry anticipates a busy and productive year ahead. Reasons For Hope Amidst Challenges Turning the corner into 2021, the challenges of the pandemic and economy continue…
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Building Optimism: Anticipating a Dynamic 2021
Surety Bonds 01.07.2021

Bound for Growth: Home Construction Businesses

With the demand for homes outpacing inventory, now’s a great time to start or expand your contracting business. Understanding the New Demand for Housing In 2020, many people discovered they didn’t need to be close…
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Bound for Growth: Home Construction Businesses
ERISA 01.07.2021

A Resolution for Plan Sponsors: High Expectations

Mergers and acquisitions are changing the marketplace of 401(k) plan service providers. Plan sponsors are advised to have high expectations. Expect Robust Products and Services Although the mergers and acquisitions among service providers in the…
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A Resolution for Plan Sponsors: High Expectations
ERISA 01.07.2021

Sound Beginnings for Plan Sponsors in 2021

  The turning of the years is an important time for plan sponsors to hit pause and ensure that the policies and operations of their retirement plans are sound. Review Basic Plan Policies and Operations…
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Sound Beginnings for Plan Sponsors in 2021
Court Bonds 01.05.2021

What If The Will’s Executor Steals from Beneficiaries?

Unfortunately, it sometimes happens. Executor bonds are an important way to protect the beneficiaries named in the will. Confronting Irregularities Ordinarily, as a will is prepared, an executor is named to administer it when the…
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What If The Will’s Executor Steals from Beneficiaries?
Court Bonds 01.05.2021

Civil Court Case Appeals: Understanding the Process

The losing party in a civil court case can appeal the decision but is often required to secure an appeal bond. In an appellate court there is no jury—judges review the case for possible errors…
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Civil Court Case Appeals: Understanding the Process
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 01.01.2021

Head’s Up for Plan Sponsors: 2021 Will Be Hopping!

Experts anticipate that 2021 could bring plan sponsors more regulatory action to keep on top of—and increased litigation concerns too. Trends and Predictions With cybersecurity increasingly a challenge, some legal experts predict that in 2021,…
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Head’s Up for Plan Sponsors: 2021 Will Be Hopping!