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ERISA 10.07.2021

On The Hook: Errors Caused By Providers?

As a plan sponsor, one of your critical duties is the selection and monitoring of the plan service providers. If they make an error, you could be held personally liable. Though you can never fully…
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On The Hook: Errors Caused By Providers?
Court Bonds 10.07.2021

Undue Influence?

  Some Trust and Estate lawyers are observing a rise in claims of undue influence related to the affairs of decedents who suffered from dementia. The recent Matter of Varrone from Surrogate’s Court in Queens…
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Undue Influence?
Court Bonds 10.06.2021

Probate Litigation?

Family disputes over real estate or gifts. Contesting wills or trusts. Conflicts about guardianships or conservatorships. These are all examples of issues that can result in lengthy probate litigation cases. Experts advice families on the…
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Probate Litigation?
Contract Surety 09.29.2021

Building a Seawall: Charleston’s Plan

Plans are progressing on a sea wall needed to protect Charleston’s downtown area against storm surge and rising sea levels. Recent adjustments by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contain both improvements and budget trims….
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Building a Seawall: Charleston’s Plan
Contract Surety 09.29.2021

Collaboration in Construction?

Shortages. Delays. Pricing. Labor. Shifts in business as usual continue to reverberate across the construction landscape. Industry experts predict that the successful companies of the future are going to be those who figure out how…
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Collaboration in Construction?
Court Bonds 09.29.2021

Grieving and Playing Detective?

Imagine your loved ones digging through papers while in a state of grief? Unfortunately, this is what happens when there is a death in the family before affairs are put in order. For additional incentives…
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Grieving and Playing Detective?
Court Bonds 09.29.2021

Vacation Joy or Inheritance Headache?

If you have had the good fortune of enjoying a vacation home or timeshare, good for you! Don’t be too quick to assume, however, that family or friends want to continue your tradition when you…
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Vacation Joy or Inheritance Headache?
ERISA 09.28.2021

Head’s Up: Fee Disclosures?

 Finding that 45% of retirement plan participants do not understand the information they receive about fees, the Government Office of Accountability has given the Department of Labor recommendations for strengthening fee disclosure regulations. What Will…
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Head’s Up: Fee Disclosures?
ERISA 09.28.2021

Cryptocurrency and 401(k)?

As the work world—and employee expectations—continue changing rapidly, don’t be surprised by a curiosity about the potential for cryptocurrency as an investment option in the company retirement account. There are in fact a growing number…
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Cryptocurrency and 401(k)?