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Due to the New York State Department of Transportation having received numerous requests from the construction industry asking if consultants, contractors, material and service suppliers are deemed exempt from the reduction in workforce requirements from…
Read Moreabout COVID-19 Guidance for Current NYSDOT Construction Projects

As we move further into the 21st century, cyber attacks and data breaches are becoming more and more prevalent. Personal information, including social security numbers and private email exchanges are becoming publicly available thanks to…
Read Moreabout The Great Data Heist: The 21st Century’s Biggest Data Breaches

When purchasing a novel vehicle, you must confirm it is the correct make and model at an affordable price for your budget. Just as importantly, you must make sure the car’s valid title is encompassed…
Read Moreabout What to Do When Purchasing a Car Without a Title

The 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report, which tracked 41,686 security incidents from 86 countries and 73 different data sources, including 2013 total data breaches, has been released and states that small businesses were the…
Read Moreabout 43% of Data Breaches Victims Are Small Businesses

Over or underbilling by a contractor can be a big problem for obtaining your bid and performance bonds from your surety bonding company. According to generally accepted accounting principals, contractors should report earnings based on the percentage…
Read Moreabout When Contractors Over or Underbill

Mortgage broker bonds are required to obtain a mortgage broker license in most states, with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System overseeing mortgage broker licensure. But why exactly do you need to purchase a mortgage broker bond?…
Read Moreabout Why Do You Need a Mortgage Broker Bond?

In order to acquire a milk dealer license, milk dealers must purchase a surety bond. Milk dealers are people, including corporations, subsidiaries and affiliates of said corporations, who buy, manage or sell milk, or negotiate…
Read Moreabout What is a New York Milk Dealer Bond?

So you want to be a notary in the nation’s capital? There are several steps you must execute before you are crowned the title of a notary. First, notary applicants must be at least 18…
Read Moreabout How to Become a Notary in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission recently released a report announcing the U.S. is currently fronting a “catastrophic cyber-attack” that could result in permanent destruction exceeding that of severe floods, fires and hurricanes the country hasn’t seen…
Read Moreabout U.S. Facing Catastrophic Cyber-Attack, Says Federal Commission