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Court Bonds 08.24.2020

How Does an Appeal Bond Work?

If you just lost your case, you may be feeling like there is nothing you can do to change the court’s decision. However, this is not necessarily the case! You may have the right to…
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How Does an Appeal Bond Work?
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 08.24.2020

Lawsuit Alleges Plan Sponsor Need to Plan Better for Cyber-attacks

Since the dawn of the COVID-19 shutdown that has caused more businesses to a remote environment, cyber-hackers have had ample opportunity to steal plan participant credentials and personal information. The lawsuit, Bartnett v. Abbot Laboratories et al., No….
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Lawsuit Alleges Plan Sponsor Need to Plan Better for Cyber-attacks
License & Permit Bonds 08.24.2020

Michigan Passes New and Improved Liquor Laws

In July of 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan approved a 16-bill package for the hospitality industry, impacting the daily operations of restaurants, bars, and brewing industries throughout the state. The package revises provisions of Michigan’s…
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Michigan Passes New and Improved Liquor Laws
License & Permit Bonds 08.18.2020

Morris County Is Now Renewing Notary Publics

Next in line, please! The County of Morris, New Jersey, just announced they are starting the process of renewing notary public commissions. The renewal process has been on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the…
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Morris County Is Now Renewing Notary Publics
Surety Bonds 08.18.2020

How Do I Become a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)?

What does it take to achieve the status of a Registered Investment Advisor or an RIA? According to Investopedia, individuals who are eager to work as “independent financial advisors to individual investors, to manage assets…
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How Do I Become a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)?
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 08.17.2020

What Is a Data Breach and How Can I Effectively Handle One?

According to the cybersecurity hub Norton, a data breach is a “security incident whereby information is accessed without authorization.” It’s crucial to highlight that not all data breaches are deliberate! There have been cases where…
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What Is a Data Breach and How Can I Effectively Handle One?
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 08.17.2020

What is the Cost of a Data Breach?

Like any other variety of pervasive thievery, data breaches emerge with a ponderous cost. Data thieves utilize evolving criminal techniques to carefully slip past sub-par security measures and expeditiously dine on a company’s finest sensitive…
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What is the Cost of a Data Breach?
Fidelity Bonds 08.17.2020

How Can Employee Dishonesty Bonds Protect a Small Business?

If this is your first time hearing the phrase “Employee Dishonesty Bond,” you’re in great company! Many business professionals are unaware of the exceptional benefits of this type of insurance. Employee Dishonesty Bonds safeguard companies…
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How Can Employee Dishonesty Bonds Protect a Small Business?
ERISA 08.17.2020

Omnicom Slammed with Fiduciary Breach

A former worker of Omnicom Group, Inc. is suing the company and plan fiduciaries, accusing them of ERISA violations while managing the firm’s employee benefit plan. The complaint, filed on July 31 in a U.S. District…
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Omnicom Slammed with Fiduciary Breach