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ERISA 06.04.2020

IRS Signs Off on Temporary Remote Signature Relief

The Internal Revenue Service has offered brief administrative relief to assist specific retirement beneficiaries or plan participants eager to make participant elections by permitting flexibility for remote signatures. Published on June 3, Notice 2020-42 gives…
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IRS Signs Off on Temporary Remote Signature Relief
Court Bonds 06.04.2020

COVID-19 Places Significant Importance on Estate Planning

As the coronavirus pandemic reshapes our world, we have to correctly prepare for the future and its uncertainty. This includes placing estate planning at the top of your priority list. In the midst of this…
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COVID-19 Places Significant Importance on Estate Planning
ERISA 06.04.2020

Senate Passes Paycheck Protection Program Legislation

The United States Senate just approved the House version of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) legislation this Wednesday, augmenting the time given for small businesses and other PPP loan recipients to utilize funds and still…
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Senate Passes Paycheck Protection Program Legislation
ERISA 06.03.2020

Novel In-Service Distributions from 457(b) Plans

A common query concerning in-service distributions from retirement plans is: Can a governmental 457(b) plan allow participants to obtain plan withdrawals while they are still working? Per a recent law change, governmental 457(b) plans now…
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Novel In-Service Distributions from 457(b) Plans
ERISA 06.03.2020

Fiduciary Liability Claims and “Silent Cyber” Coverage

A vital concern sweeping businesses across the country is a term called “silent cyber”, or the coverage for cyber devastation under traditional property and casualty insurance policies, in contrast to purpose-built cyber insurance policies. A…
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Fiduciary Liability Claims and “Silent Cyber” Coverage
Court Bonds 06.02.2020

Some California Courts Begin Reopening

Courts across California are gradually beginning to reopen as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in certain areas throughout the state. These restrictions were set in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus and protect the…
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Some California Courts Begin Reopening
Court Bonds 06.02.2020

Delaware Courts Launch Phased Reopening

Delaware officials have crafted a phased reopening plan to resume court operations as soon as possible. Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz announced the plan to the public, sliced into four phases. Phase…
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Delaware Courts Launch Phased Reopening
Surety Bonds 06.01.2020

Big Changes in Indiana Notary Requirements

Notaries in the state of Indiana are seeing significant changes to the processes of continuing their professional status. Beginning July 1st, all notaries must complete a continuing education course every two years during their eight-year…
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Big Changes in Indiana Notary Requirements
ERISA 06.01.2020

3 Things You Need to Know About E-Delivery

With the devastating pandemic currently transpiring, it’s understandable if you have not kept up with the Labor Department’s final say on default electronic disclosure. Launched on May 21st, this rule includes new modifications in response…
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3 Things You Need to Know About E-Delivery