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License & Permit Bonds 08.11.2020

Notary Public Demand Surges During COVID-19 Shutdown

Since the commencement of the pandemic, notary publics have been in high demand, with many notaries seeing a dramatic increase of in-person business. Notary publics are individuals who act as impartial parties to make sure…
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Notary Public Demand Surges During COVID-19 Shutdown
License & Permit Bonds 08.10.2020

Georgia Governor Signs Bill Allowing Home Delivery of Alcohol

Anyone order some alcohol? On Monday, the governor of Georgia passed a bill that lets certain businesses deliver alcoholic beverages to client homes. Georgia is the latest state to alter or expand alcohol delivery rules…
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Georgia Governor Signs Bill Allowing Home Delivery of Alcohol
License & Permit Bonds 07.29.2020

North Carolina Bowling Alleys Resume

On Tuesday, a North Carolina state judge ruled to block a part of Governor Roy Cooper’s executive orders designed to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. Judge James Gale launched a preliminary injunction applying to each of…
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North Carolina Bowling Alleys Resume
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