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Surety Bonds 03.09.2021

Constructing a Beach—In Manhattan!

On the radar for over 20 years, construction at Gansevoort Peninsula is underway, and when completed in 2023 there Manhattan will have a new ballfield—and a sandy beach Both are eagerly anticipated by Hudson River…
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Constructing a Beach—In Manhattan!
Surety Bonds 03.09.2021

Busy In Baltimore: E-Commerce Keeps Port Bustling

  There’s optimism flowing from the ports in Baltimore after 2020 finished much stronger than it began. Construction of a new berth in the port and eagerly anticipated work on the Howard Street Tunnel position…
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Busy In Baltimore: E-Commerce Keeps Port Bustling
Surety Bonds 03.04.2021

Green Light: $17 Billion in New York City

New York City plans to  “un-pause” over 1,700 projects before the end of March, in a recovery effort that will restart $17 billion in capital construction projects. Public Works and Jobs Too Mayor Bill de…
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Green Light: $17 Billion in New York City
Surety Bonds 03.04.2021

Anticipating State Funds For Transportation

At least 25 states across the country have this in common right now: their legislators are working on infrastructure bills to fund transportation projects. Massachusetts has already approved a $16.5 billion bond. State Legislation Underway…
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Anticipating State Funds For Transportation
Surety Bonds 03.04.2021

Commercial Construction: Pivot Time?  

As residential construction continues to boom, commercial contractors are jumping into the action. Some of the customers driving the boom are first-time buyers—who are making tech-enabled purchases without ever actually seeing their new home. Strong…
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Commercial Construction: Pivot Time?  
Court Bonds 03.04.2021

The Value of an Inherited Home in The Airbnb Era

An empty home might be a valuable source of steady, monthly income for family members, friends or other beneficiaries. Are they allowed to rent it out upon the death of a loved one?  Follow The…
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The Value of an Inherited Home in The Airbnb Era
Court Bonds 03.04.2021

Understanding the Essential Duties of a Trustee

Just as the word implies, a trustee is a person entrusted with assets intended for the benefit of others. Specifically, as Investopedia explains: A trust is a fiduciary relationship in which one party, known as a trustor,…
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Understanding the Essential Duties of a Trustee
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 03.04.2021

Chances Are It Will Happen To You: Cybercrime

Experts advise that an important aspect of risk management in this era of cyber threats is anticipating the worst—and having a response plan at the ready. This is especially true for assets that are the…
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Chances Are It Will Happen To You: Cybercrime
ERISA 03.04.2021

What About The Employer Match?

   Most companies can’t give employees the kind of stock options Tesla does, but even a modest 401(k) employer match makes a big difference—for the employees and the company too. The Scoop At Tesla Tesla…
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What About The Employer Match?