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ERISA 04.28.2020

House Approves Bill to Help Pay Retirement Benefits

On April 23, the House of Representatives approved a $484 billion COVID-19 stimulus bill which incorporates funding that can be utilized to help pay retirement benefits. The novel legislation, titled the Paycheck Protection Program and…
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House Approves Bill to Help Pay Retirement Benefits
Contract Surety 04.28.2020

Napa County Loosen Restrictions on Construction and Real Estate

Napa County, California officially relaxed the county’s current shelter-at-home instruction by decreasing restrictions on in-person home viewings and construction. The novel order rolls back restrictions on construction workers supporting building, operation, inspection and maintenance of…
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Napa County Loosen Restrictions on Construction and Real Estate
Contract Surety 04.28.2020

Pennsylvania to Restart Construction in May

On April 22nd, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced construction projects can resume again, even before the state as a whole begins to reopen. Per the Governor, all construction projects in the Keystone state, are able…
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Pennsylvania to Restart Construction in May
Surety Bonds 04.24.2020

New Jersey’s New Temporary Remote Notary Law: What You Need to Know

On April 14, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey passed a new law for notaries public and persons authorized to take oaths are allowed to continue their usual duties remotely. This law will be…
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New Jersey’s New Temporary Remote Notary Law: What You Need to Know
Contract Surety 04.23.2020

New York Updates Guidance for “Essential” and “Nonessential” Businesses

New York’s Empire State Development (ESD) published updated direction for determining if services or businesses are deemed “essential” under new executive orders issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo on April 9, 2020. The following construction projects…
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New York Updates Guidance for “Essential” and “Nonessential” Businesses
Surety Bonds 04.22.2020

States Allowing Online Remote Notarization Due to COVID-19 Response

Following the swift response to the pandemic, several states have let notaries perform remotely in the interest of safeguarding the safety and health of both notaries and their clients. Notaries are now able to carry…
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States Allowing Online Remote Notarization Due to COVID-19 Response
Contract Surety 04.22.2020

Some Construction Projects Could Soon Restart, Washington Governor Announces

On April 21st, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a road map for reopening the state’s economy that could soon permit the return of some elective surgeries, outdoor recreation, and certain construction projects. In a televised…
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Some Construction Projects Could Soon Restart, Washington Governor Announces
ERISA 04.22.2020

California and New Jersey Extend COVID-19-Related Deadlines

Citing the magnitude of the current pandemic, New Jersey has prolonged the deadline for contemplating its suggested fiduciary rule. The Garden State’s novel uniform fiduciary standard was declared on April 15, 2019; nonetheless, under the…
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California and New Jersey Extend COVID-19-Related Deadlines
Contract Surety 04.21.2020

Types of Construction Projects Deemed “Essential” in New Jersey

Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey has imposed new rules for construction businesses. These measures come in light of the coronavirus epidemic impacting each state across the country. If your establishment is conducting construction deemed…
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Types of Construction Projects Deemed “Essential” in New Jersey