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Surety Bonds 12.31.2020

Growth Forecast: Data Center Construction

At work and at home, we are creating, analyzing and sharing more and more data at faster and faster speeds. Headed into 2021, new storage centers are in high demand. Data Creates Demand for Brick…
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Growth Forecast: Data Center Construction
Surety Bonds 12.31.2020

Commercial Construction Outlook

  The  U.S. Chamber of Commerce finds reason for optimism with the release of the fourth quarter Commercial Construction Index (CCI). Most contractors anticipate the new year will bring sufficient new business, with one in…
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Commercial Construction Outlook
12.31.2020

What’s a Trustee To Do: Facing Volatile Markets

A trustee must follow the prudent investor rule in managing the assets of a trust. Keep in mind: this is a process-based standard—not a performance-based one. Investing Trust Assets Volatile markets present unique challenges to…
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What’s a Trustee To Do: Facing Volatile Markets
12.29.2020

Protecting the Vulnerable: Fiduciary Duties and Bonds Explained

Protecting the Vulnerable: Fiduciary Duties and Bonds Explained When someone cannot make sound decisions for themselves, a court can appoint a fiduciary to do so. Often, courts require fiduciary bonds to protect “the ward.” Safeguarding…
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Protecting the Vulnerable: Fiduciary Duties and Bonds Explained
Surety Bonds 12.29.2020

Protecting Veterans: COVID-19 Vaccines and More

It is estimated that 7 million veterans will want to receive the COVID-19 vaccination from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Plans are underway! Getting Started The VA will begin COVID-19 vaccinations with frontline health…
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Protecting Veterans: COVID-19 Vaccines and More
12.29.2020

Duty-Bound to Beneficiaries: Insights for Executors and Trustees

What happens when an estate or trust plan has been set up to continue the operations of a business beyond the owner’s death—but the business ultimately does not provide value to the beneficiaries? Prioritizing the…
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Duty-Bound to Beneficiaries: Insights for Executors and Trustees
Surety Bonds 12.23.2020

Winning Bids: $9.2 Billion

Federal funding has been dedicated to constructing rural broadband networks. The competitive bidding process spurred ambitious project plans from a diversity of companies. Competitive Bidding: Important Work A $9.2 billion commitment by the Federal Communications…
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Winning Bids: $9.2 Billion
Surety Bonds 12.23.2020

Bound for Growth: Alcohol Retail Sales

If you have pictured running the fun and funky—or upscale—neighborhood spirits shop, ’tis the season to get licensed, bonded and underway. Up, Up and Away: That’s the Trend in Alcohol Sales Dinner and a movie,…
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Bound for Growth: Alcohol Retail Sales
Contract Surety 12.23.2020

Innovation Grows: Carbon-Neutral Industrial Park in Reno

Construction begins in early 2021 on a zero-carbon footprint data center in Northern Nevada, with phase one scheduled for completion in early 2022. Exciting Possibilities: Green Technology Innovation and big thinking are behind many projects…
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Innovation Grows: Carbon-Neutral Industrial Park in Reno