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License & Permit Bonds 03.13.2020

What is a New York Milk Dealer 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…
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What is a New York Milk Dealer Bond?
Surety Bonds 03.13.2020

How to Become a Notary in Washington, D.C.

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…
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How to Become a Notary in Washington, D.C.
ERISA 03.13.2020

U.S. Facing Catastrophic Cyber-Attack, Says Federal Commission

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…
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U.S. Facing Catastrophic Cyber-Attack, Says Federal Commission
License & Permit Bonds 03.12.2020

How to Get An Arizona Contractor’s License

What does it take to get a contractor’s license in the state of Arizona? It’s actually more involved than you may think. If you’re looking to complete work in Arizona that requires a contractor’s license,…
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How to Get An Arizona Contractor’s License
License & Permit Bonds 03.09.2020

How to Get Your Dental License in California

If you recent graduated from university with your DDS, your next step most likely is to obtain licensure as a dentist in the Golden State.  There are three ways you can obtain your license. The…
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How to Get Your Dental License in California
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 03.06.2020

Protect Your Retirement Plan with Effective Cybersecurity Measures

In the new digital age, retirement plan participants are utilizing electronic platforms to access their 401(k) accounts. As all this vital, personal information moves online, your plan becomes more susceptible to fraud schemes and data…
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Protect Your Retirement Plan with Effective Cybersecurity Measures
Surety Bonds 03.05.2020

Avoid These 3 Mistakes of Estate Planning

The majority of estate planning fails usually fall into one of several groups. Though each estate plan is distinctive, the same errors and snags can arise. Each of these typical mistakes is preventable with a…
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Avoid These 3 Mistakes of Estate Planning
03.05.2020

Here’s Why You Need a Bid Bond

Bid bonds are used primarily in the construction industry to assure the contractor can fulfill the job responsibilities listed in the agreement for the agreed price for the project owner. It protects the project owner…
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Here’s Why You Need a Bid Bond
Fidelity Bonds 03.05.2020

Massachusetts Recognizes ERISA in Novel Fiduciary Conduct Standard

On February 21st, 2020, the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth filed the final rule of a fiduciary conduct standard for investment advisers, their representatives, broker-dealer, and their agents operating in the commonwealth, hired by plan…
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Massachusetts Recognizes ERISA in Novel Fiduciary Conduct Standard