Data Breaches: What Is Your Plan?
Recent data breaches in the healthcare industry are alarming. The fact that there is a shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals is troubling. Plan sponsors: how are you protecting your plan? Get Focused Cybercrime is…
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Home Improvement: Growth Predicted
The repair and renovation of homes has been in full swing during the pandemic. Experts predict this trend will continue. Now’s the time to start or expand your company. Analyzing the Trend The U.S….
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Bid Bonds: A Cautionary Tale
What could happen when you use the wrong bid bond form for a federal contract? The bid could be rejected. Ouch! Deemed Non-responsive Recently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a decision concerning the use…
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Disruption Requires the Increased Vigilance of Plan Sponsors
Confronting the disruptions of 2020, plan sponsors must be ever more vigilant in their fiduciary duties. Legal experts recommend five actions. Uncertainties Are Not Excuses As the sponsor of your company’s retirement plan, ERISA law…
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A Successful Appeal—and Recovery of Costs Incurred
A Successful Appeal—and Recovery of Costs Incurred When an appeals court overturns a judgment, the appellant may be able to recover appeal bond premiums. Consider the case of TCL Communication’s successful appeal of a $110…
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Travel Agencies: increased Business Ahead?
Many of us are longing for a get-away and even researching the possibilities for the year ahead. With the logistics of safe travel top of mind, more people are likely to seek expertise from travel…
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Bringing Notarization Practices Into the 21st Century
Across the country, millions of notaries public are appointed by state governments to help deter fraud, but rarely do we hear about how this public service is regulated—or modernized. Change is underway. National Recognition for…
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Guardian of the Estate: Understanding the Duties
Court-appointed estate guardians accept significant fiduciary responsibilities. Understand the legal commitment. When Is a Guardian of the Estate Necessary? LegalZoom defines guardianship of adults as: A legal mechanism whereby a suitable person makes important decisions…
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The Importance of Documenting Retirement Plan Investment Decisions
Sponsors of retirement plans increasingly face claims for breach of fiduciary duties. Examples include cases concerning “excessive” 401(k) plan fees. The National Law Review offers some practical advice. The Heavy Weight of Claims According…
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