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License & Permit Bonds 09.08.2020

Atlanta Expected to Approve Home Alcohol Delivery

A novel bill from the Atlanta City Council Public Safety Panel will permit neighborhood stores and wineries to deliver alcoholic beverages to patron homes. The Governor of Atlanta, Brian Kemp, has supposedly set the stage for this…
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Atlanta Expected to Approve Home Alcohol Delivery
License & Permit Bonds 09.08.2020

North Carolina Real Estate Sees Spike During COVID-19 Pandemic

Throughout the United States, certain communities are seeing a large spike in real estate sales. In July of 2020, the urban community of Buncombe County, North Carolina, has experienced a 59% jump in pending real estate….
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North Carolina Real Estate Sees Spike During COVID-19 Pandemic
License & Permit Bonds 09.08.2020

IRS Offers Relief for Notarized Retirement Plan Elections and Consents 

The Internal Revenue Service is easing spousal notarization and plan representative witness prerequisites this year for retirement plan elections in IRS Notice 2020-42. The notice discusses the physical presence condition for notarization or witnessing specific plan…
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IRS Offers Relief for Notarized Retirement Plan Elections and Consents 
Court Bonds 09.08.2020

What Happens When a Will Names No Beneficiaries?

Are there any consequences of initialing a will that does not include any beneficiaries? If your will does not encompass crystal clear instructions on who should keep your personal assets, under state law, your assets…
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What Happens When a Will Names No Beneficiaries?
Surety Bonds 09.08.2020

Guardianship of a Minor vs. Guardianship of an Elderly or Incapacitated Person

A Guardianship is a legal procedure used to safeguard people who cannot take care of themselves due to incapacity, disability, or infancy. A court will select a legal guardian to care for the ward. Legal guardians exercise…
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Guardianship of a Minor vs. Guardianship of an Elderly or Incapacitated Person
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 09.08.2020

Morgan Stanley Faces Data Breach Lawsuit

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, a multinational investment bank and financial services giant, is being sued by former and current clients for allegedly failing to make sure account numbers, social security details, and other personal information…
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Morgan Stanley Faces Data Breach Lawsuit
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 09.08.2020

COVID-19’s Effect on the Data Breach Terrain

The coronavirus pandemic is compelling businesses across all industries to incorporate new and improved cybersecurity measures into their daily activities. A three-month examination from Teiss, a cybersecurity hub, reports that new threats are emerging faster…
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COVID-19’s Effect on the Data Breach Terrain
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 09.07.2020

What are Common Cyber-Threats?

A cyber-attack is a digital assault by cyber-criminals using a technical device to sneak through private records on a single computer, multiple computers, or computer networks. Cyber-attacks can swiftly disable computers, swipe essential data, or hijack a…
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What are Common Cyber-Threats?
ERISA 09.07.2020

Report: 4,000 Cyber-Attacks a Day Since COVID-19 Pandemic

Top cybersecurity establishments and law enforcement agencies are reporting a staggering 800% escalation in cyber-attacks since the birth of the COVID-19 cessation. Per MonsterCloud, cybercriminals are ramping up their hacking methods as more individuals are working remotely…
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Report: 4,000 Cyber-Attacks a Day Since COVID-19 Pandemic