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ERISA 06.24.2020

DOL Proposal Fortifies Fiduciary Role in ESG Investing

According to a new proposed rule from the Labor Department, ERISA plan fiduciaries are not allowed to invest in ESG vehicles that take on more risk and sacrifice investment returns. The rule, published Tuesday night,…
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DOL Proposal Fortifies Fiduciary Role in ESG Investing
ERISA 06.24.2020

Fidelity Investments Reaches Settlement in ERISA Lawsuit

Fidelity Investments just reached a settlement with former plan participants in the firm’s 401(k) plan, who accused plan fiduciaries of violating ERISA laws. Filed on June 18 in U.S. District Court in Boston, the plaintiffs…
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Fidelity Investments Reaches Settlement in ERISA Lawsuit
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 06.23.2020

FEMA Employee Indicted for Medical Center Hacking

A Michigan man has been charged with hacking into the database of a medical center and swiping over 65,000 employee information. Justin Sean Johnson, an IT Specialist at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was…
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FEMA Employee Indicted for Medical Center Hacking
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 06.23.2020

Cancer Care Data Breach Involves 55k Patients

Cancer Care Group, one of the largest privately-owned radiation oncology programs in the United States, has suffered from a serious data breach that swiped patient names and addresses, social security numbers, dates of birth, insurance…
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Cancer Care Data Breach Involves 55k Patients
Surety Bonds 06.23.2020

Newark Airport Safety Measures See New Changes

Newark Airport passengers and employees alike will encounter serious changes to airport security and safety. Face coverings will now be required in all public areas for any person in the premises, with some airlines requiring…
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Newark Airport Safety Measures See New Changes
License & Permit Bonds 06.23.2020

Updated Austin Order Expands COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

Austin Mayor Steve Adler has officially updated his executive order providing new guidance for businesses to enforce safety restrictions. The 21-page order adds to last week’s enforcement, requiring businesses to make face coverings mandatory. The…
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Updated Austin Order Expands COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
License & Permit Bonds 06.22.2020

NJ Casinos, Indoor Dining Can Reopen at 25% Capacity in July

On Monday, New Jersey restaurants and casinos were given the green light by Governor Phil Murphy to reopen at limited capacity next week. Beginning Thursday, July 2nd, indoor dining at restaurants is permitted at 25%…
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NJ Casinos, Indoor Dining Can Reopen at 25% Capacity in July
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 06.22.2020

North Korean COVID-19 Phishing Scandal Targets US

Security experts are sounding the alarm on a multi-country North Korean phishing effort created to sponge off of government COVID-19 bail-out initiatives. Pyongyang’s Lazarus Group’s latest operation is designed to “impersonate government agencies, departments, and…
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North Korean COVID-19 Phishing Scandal Targets US
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 06.22.2020

Bank of America Discovers Data Breach in PPP Application Process

Bank of America Corporation has informed its customers of a serious data breach affecting those who have applied for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  On April 22, client information was left vulnerable when the bank…
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Bank of America Discovers Data Breach in PPP Application Process