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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
License & Permit Bonds 06.22.2020

NJ Casinos, Indoor Dining Can Reopen at 25% Capacity in July

On Monday, New Jersey restaurants and casinos were given the green light by Governor Phil Murphy to reopen at limited capacity next week. Beginning Thursday, July 2nd, indoor dining at restaurants is permitted at 25%…
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NJ Casinos, Indoor Dining Can Reopen at 25% Capacity in July
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
ERISA 06.22.2020

IRS Extends COVID-19 Relief for Plan Participants

The IRS has prolonged relief to plan participants whose significant others are laid off and take COVID-19-related loans or distributions from their retirement accounts, as well as offered novel safe harbors for loan repayments. Per…
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IRS Extends COVID-19 Relief for Plan Participants
License & Permit Bonds 06.19.2020

Utah Provides COVID-19 Relief for Businesses

Utah lawmakers decided to widen access to roughly $122 million in federal coronavirus relief for business owners, residents, and cultural groups throughout the state. Rules were eased for spending up to $20 million in previously…
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Utah Provides COVID-19 Relief for Businesses
License & Permit Bonds 06.19.2020

NY Businesses Will Be Shut Down for Reopening Violations

Per New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, businesses who fail to comply with the state’s novel guidelines for reviving the economy. The Governor explained the Executive Order will help the state enforce reopening rules and establishments…
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NY Businesses Will Be Shut Down for Reopening Violations
License & Permit Bonds 06.19.2020

Non-Essential Business in Newark Must Submit Applications to Open

As Newark, New Jersey, and residences around the country prepare to reopen, Mayor Ras Baraka is instructing non-essential retail business owners to submit applications in order to obtain a color-coded certificate to permit their reopening…
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Non-Essential Business in Newark Must Submit Applications to Open
Contract Surety 06.18.2020

Construction Permits Rise in Latest Report

Though home construction had paused in the last few months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems the construction industry is seeing a significant turnaround. This month, building permits were up 14.4% over April, with…
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Construction Permits Rise in Latest Report
Surety Bonds 06.16.2020

How COVID-19 Is Changing Airport Security

Airports throughout the nation are adding another layer of security to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 virus. By mid-June, the Transportation Security Administration or TSA is launching novel screening procedures that will reduce physical…
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How COVID-19 Is Changing Airport Security