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  Having the right equipment can make or break you in the construction business. Since equipment is not just necessary for the completion of current jobs but also has a big role in determining what…
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  Yes, it’s possible for construction start-ups to do it. Here’s how the founder and owner of Ballmann Earthworks achieved his goals, following a path he began carving out when he wrote a fifth grade…
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  Depending on your news source, you may have heard that Wynonna and Ashely Judd inherited nothing from their famous mother, Naomi. Lawyers remind us that the appointment of Larry Strickland, Naomi’s husband of 33…
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  Can two churches disinter and remove cremains (cremated remains) from a burial ground without the consent of the families involved? Reversing a judgment from the Probate Court, The Massachusetts Appeals Court found for the…
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  When your company is structured as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), its a good idea for the operating agreement to detail what happens with each member’s ownership upon death. Keep in mind that being…
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  Please outlive me. That’s how many spouses feel: they’d rather not be the one left behind. Since we just never know what our next chapters of life hold, estate planning is important—and marital trusts…
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  Mix-ins. Enhancements. Coffee. The Dirty Shirley. There’s a lot to keep up on in the business of alcohol sales, including, interest in ready to go drinks. Read on for some of the latest trends…
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  Mortgage bankers and brokers can both help home buyers secure loans. Both are typically required to secure bonds to guarantee applicable laws are followed. The primary difference between mortgage bankers and brokers is: mortgage…
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Colonial Surety Introduces ‘The Notary Package’ to Ensure Protection in the New Era of Tech-Driven Notary Work   New offering is the first of its kind to include E&O and Basic Cyber Liability Insurance   The…
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