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ERISA 04.03.2020

The Basics of Fiduciary Liability Insurance

When it comes to the management of retirement plans, a fiduciary’s liability is often misunderstood. Fiduciary liability stems from the strict obligations set in place by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or…
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The Basics of Fiduciary Liability Insurance
ERISA 03.31.2020

Trump Enacts CARES Act to Combat COVID-19 Crisis

On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the ground-breaking CARES Act into law. Supported by the American Retirement Association, this coronavirus rescue package delivers extensive relief to individuals, small and large establishments, hospitals, and…
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Trump Enacts CARES Act to Combat COVID-19 Crisis
Contract Surety 03.30.2020

New Hampshire Instructs “Non-Essential Businesses” to Close Operations

On March 27, 2020, Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire officially ordered all businesses who do not offer “essential” services to their customers to close physical in-person operations by 11:59PM of that day. All companies…
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New Hampshire Instructs “Non-Essential Businesses” to Close Operations
License & Permit Bonds 03.27.2020

Governor Murphy Launches Statewide Closure of all Non-Essential Retail Businesses

On March 21, 2020, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to fellow New Jerseyeans, Govenor Phil Murphy released Executive Order 107 instructing all Garden State residents to stay in their homes until further notice. The…
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Governor Murphy Launches Statewide Closure of all Non-Essential Retail Businesses
Contract Surety 03.27.2020

Construction Deemed “Essential” in New York

To help fend off the nascent coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, the state of New York has halted all but “essential” statewide services. Gyms, restaurants, bars and various other businesses are closing their doors to comply with…
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Construction Deemed “Essential” in New York
License & Permit Bonds 03.27.2020

COVID-19 Guidance for Current NYSDOT Construction Projects

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…
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COVID-19 Guidance for Current NYSDOT Construction Projects
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 03.23.2020

The Great Data Heist: The 21st Century’s Biggest Data Breaches

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…
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The Great Data Heist: The 21st Century’s Biggest Data Breaches
License & Permit Bonds 03.21.2020

What to Do When Purchasing a Car Without a Title

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…
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What to Do When Purchasing a Car Without a Title
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 03.20.2020

43% of Data Breaches Victims Are Small Businesses

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…
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43% of Data Breaches Victims Are Small Businesses