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Surety Bonds 06.20.2022

Revenge Travel: Agents Please

Despite high costs and service lags, travel is up, up and away this summer. Suddenly it seems that everyone who can is looking to make up for the losses brought on by Covid. Some long-time…
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Revenge Travel: Agents Please
Court Bonds 06.16.2022

Inheritance: Too Much?

  What is the right amount of money to leave adult children? This is an important question for families who have had the good luck to accumulate more money then necessary for a satisfying and…
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Inheritance: Too Much?
Court Bonds 06.16.2022

Trustees: Impartiality and Good Judgment

  When estate plans involve trusts, lawyers advise careful consideration in naming the trustee. Families may think they are immune to conflict, but grappling with death and financial decision making can present difficult challenges for…
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Trustees: Impartiality and Good Judgment
ERISA 06.16.2022

Are We There Yet?

  Despite the hard work of retirement plan sponsors across the country, only a relatively small percent of Americans have financial plans for retirement. Meanwhile, only a tiny percentage of those who have retired describe…
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Are We There Yet?
ERISA 06.16.2022

Greenwashing?

  False and exaggerated information about the environmental, social and governance (ESG) merits of investment options have gotten the attention of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Plan sponsors: are you sure you know what’s…
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Greenwashing?
Contract Surety 06.16.2022

Winner!

  The American Council of Engineering Companies has recognized New York City’s Moynihan Train Hall for “most outstanding engineering effort” of 2021. Located across 8th Avenue from the infamously dingy Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall…
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Winner!
Contract Surety 06.16.2022

Building For The Home Opener

  Sports franchises are determined to wow fans with ever more exciting game day experiences—in modern facilities. Negotiations and plans are underway for new stadiums in regions around the country. Looks like Nashville Soccer Club’s…
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Building For The Home Opener
Insurance 06.12.2022

The Most Common Types of Cyberattacks Plaguing SMBs An How to Protect Against Them

w_cyba138_60   By Richard Clarke, Chief Insurance Officer, Colonial Surety The media landscape is dominated by headlines like this “Hackers Target Cryptocurrency Companies in HubSpot Data Breach” and this “Microsoft confirms it was breached by…
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The Most Common Types of Cyberattacks Plaguing SMBs An How to Protect Against Them
Surety Bonds 06.10.2022

Craft Brewing: Fort Collins!

  Fort Collins, Colorado is home base for New Belgium Brewing Company (think Fat Tire), Anheuser-Busch’s famous Clydesdales—and a hopping scene of craft and cider brewers. Whether you’re a brewer, consumer, traveler—or all of the…
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Craft Brewing: Fort Collins!