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License & Permit Bonds 07.17.2020

California Orders Shutdown of Indoor Restaurants & Bars

On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered the closing of indoor restaurants, movie theaters, bars, and other recently-opened establishments across the state. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Governor deemed it necessary to shut…
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California Orders Shutdown of Indoor Restaurants & Bars
License & Permit Bonds 07.17.2020

Governor Cuomo Launches COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program

On Tuesday, July 14, Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York announced an emergency rental assistance program that assist low-income families. The program offers direct aid for tenants who have lost income due to the restrictions…
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Governor Cuomo Launches COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
ERISA 07.09.2020

How to Effectively Handle DB Plans Through Covid-19

Defined Benefit, or DB plan sponsors were immensely impacted when the market was pummeled by the COVID-19 crisis. It is predicted that the volatility of the marketplace will maintain for a while. As such, plan…
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How to Effectively Handle DB Plans Through Covid-19
License & Permit Bonds 07.09.2020

Rhode Island Extends Indoor Dining and More

The Governor of Rhode Island and the Direct of the Rhode Island Department of Health offered new details on the state’s expanding response to the current epidemic. After launching Phase 3 on Tuesday, June 30th,…
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Rhode Island Extends Indoor Dining and More
Contract Surety 06.29.2020

Governor Murphy Reopens NJ Schools

This fall, New Jersey schools must include social distancing and face masks as part of a new COVID-19 safety initiative for students and staff. Governor Murphy has partnered with the Department of Education Commissioner Laont…
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Governor Murphy Reopens NJ Schools
License & Permit Bonds 06.26.2020

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Opens

Attention New Jersey drivers! Governor Phil Murphy stated Friday that state Motor Vehicle Commissions offices can resume operations on June 15 for a plethora of pick-up and drop-off services. As they start opening their doors,…
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NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Opens
Surety Bonds 06.23.2020

Newark Airport Safety Measures See New Changes

Newark Airport passengers and employees alike will encounter serious changes to airport security and safety. Face coverings will now be required in all public areas for any person in the premises, with some airlines requiring…
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Newark Airport Safety Measures See New Changes
License & Permit Bonds 06.23.2020

Updated Austin Order Expands COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

Austin Mayor Steve Adler has officially updated his executive order providing new guidance for businesses to enforce safety restrictions. The 21-page order adds to last week’s enforcement, requiring businesses to make face coverings mandatory. The…
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Updated Austin Order Expands COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 06.22.2020

North Korean COVID-19 Phishing Scandal Targets US

Security experts are sounding the alarm on a multi-country North Korean phishing effort created to sponge off of government COVID-19 bail-out initiatives. Pyongyang’s Lazarus Group’s latest operation is designed to “impersonate government agencies, departments, and…
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North Korean COVID-19 Phishing Scandal Targets US