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Fidelity Bonds 08.24.2020

Should Cleaning Services Be Bonded?

Plenty of advertisements say a business is “licensed, bonded, and insured”—but what do these phrases actually mean? Being licensed, bonded, and insured means that a business has the appropriate license for its profession, the required…
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Should Cleaning Services Be Bonded?
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 08.24.2020

Marriot International Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Data Breach

Millions of customers have just slammed the hotel giant Marriot International with a serious class-action lawsuit, demanding significant compensation after their sensitive information was stolen, in one of the world’s most significant data breaches ever….
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Marriot International Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Data Breach
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 08.24.2020

5 Cybersecurity Tactics for Plan Sponsors

Though cybersecurity strategies tend to evolve year to year, there are some basic tactics plan sponsors can utilize to safeguard their plan participant’s personal information. Research indicates that roughly 62% of small and midsize businesses…
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5 Cybersecurity Tactics for Plan Sponsors
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?