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Cyber for Plan Sponsors 06.09.2020

Safeguard Your Remote Workplace with Cyber Liability Insurance

A cyber-attack can not online bring your remote workforce to its knees, but damage your company for years to come. Operational continuity is paramount for establishments at the peak of fruitfulness, and during this pandemic,…
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Safeguard Your Remote Workplace with Cyber Liability Insurance
Contract Surety 06.09.2020

Construction Employment Surges in May

Last month, the construction industry created 464,000 net new jobs, the greatest monthly jump in construction jobs yet and a dramatic improvement from April, which recorded the industry’s largest month-over-month job loss. Per an Associated…
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Construction Employment Surges in May
ERISA 06.09.2020

Ohio Bill Legislation Creates Defined Benefit Plans

The Ohio House of Representatives crafted a defined benefit plan for workers of private sector employers. It is the first state proposal using a DB plan instead of a defined contribution plan. Introduced on May…
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Ohio Bill Legislation Creates Defined Benefit Plans
License & Permit Bonds 06.08.2020

New Jersey Enters Stage 2 of Reopening Process

The Garden State is officially diving into Phase Two of its reopening plan, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health,” with Governor Phil Murphy presenting new guidelines for the recovery procedure. Per NJ.Gov,…
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New Jersey Enters Stage 2 of Reopening Process
Surety Bonds 06.08.2020

New York Temporarily Allows Notaries Use Audio-Video Technology

Amid the current pandemic, states are modifying their rules to better adjust to the temporary work-from-home standard. Per an order dated May 28, 2020, the utilization of audio-visual technology for notarization and witnessing is allowed…
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New York Temporarily Allows Notaries Use Audio-Video Technology
Contract Surety 06.08.2020

New York City Restarts Construction During Phase One Reopening

Following a three-month delay, New York City construction sites are scrambling to resume operations and complete their projects. Manufacturing, wholesalers, “non-essential” retailers and construction workers can revive Hundreds of thousands of workers will be returning…
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New York City Restarts Construction During Phase One Reopening
Court Bonds 06.05.2020

Long Island Courts Begin Phased-in Opening Process

On Tuesday, May 26, courts across Long Island resumed operations for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown. Starting on Wednesday, May 27th, counties like Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, and Westchester enacted a gradual phased-in…
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Long Island Courts Begin Phased-in Opening Process
ERISA 06.05.2020

DOL Approves Private Equity in TDFs

The Department of Labor has given the green light to private equity investments in professionally handled funds within 401(k)s. In a detailed Information Letter, the head of Division of Fiduciary Interpretations at the Employee Benefit…
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DOL Approves Private Equity in TDFs
Court Bonds 06.05.2020

3 Highly-Effective Estate Planning Strategies

Adversity, particularly during a pandemic, is unfortunately commonplace in life. Hence, taking care of your family in the unfortunate event something unexpected happens to you must be translated in a carefully, well-laid out strategy. To…
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3 Highly-Effective Estate Planning Strategies