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Surety Bonds 02.02.2021

Pokémon To The Highest Bidder: Calling Aspiring Auctioneers

  If you are a fast talker—and fascinated by collection trends—become an auctioneer. Pokémon collectibles are enjoying a particularly interesting moment. What’s next? Hammered Down at $408K: Unopened First Edition Pokémon Cards The human urge…
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Pokémon To The Highest Bidder: Calling Aspiring Auctioneers
Surety Bonds 02.02.2021

On the Airwaves: Ventilation, Please

  Hot? Cold? Either way, air’s got to flow through all the homes, offices, hospitals, schools, and commercial buildings across the country. With the quality of air—and ventilation— getting more attention than ever, now’s an…
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On the Airwaves: Ventilation, Please
Court Bonds 01.27.2021

Court Ruling on Holographic Will in Texas

What can happen when someone dies without a will—but has left a hand written note expressing intentions for the distribution of assets? Read on to explore what happened in a recent case in Texas.  Understanding…
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Court Ruling on Holographic Will in Texas
01.27.2021

Confused? Learn the Difference Between Heirs and Beneficiaries

In conversation, the words “heir” and “beneficiary” are commonly used synonymously. Legally, they are not! Read on to understand the difference. If There’s A Will, There’s A… Plan for beneficiaries!  In other words, in a…
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Confused? Learn the Difference Between Heirs and Beneficiaries
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 01.27.2021

New Guidance for Plan Sponsors: Missing Participants?

Over a billion dollars in retirement plan assets was recovered by the Department of Labor in 2020 alone. New guidance clarifies the obligations of plan sponsors related to ensuring participants receive their benefits. Missing and…
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New Guidance for Plan Sponsors: Missing Participants?
Surety Bonds 01.27.2021

Super Solutions: Constructing The Arenas of The Future

Though it can be hard to imagine, soon enough, we will head back to arenas and enjoy rooting for the home team. New arenas underway on both coasts are incorporating innovations to protect us—and the…
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Super Solutions: Constructing The Arenas of The Future
Surety Bonds 01.27.2021

Rising To The Occasion: The Buildings of the Future

How will the buildings we enter in our near future protect us—and the environment too?  Next Up  The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) convened virtually as 2020 ended and envisioned how the future of buildings…
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Rising To The Occasion: The Buildings of the Future
Surety Bonds 01.27.2021

Scooting Along: $4 Billion Transit Effort Underway In Virginia

Scooting Along: $4 Billion Transit Effort Underway In Virginia Remember Amazon’s HQ2? After months of site speculation, demolition and building got underway last year in Arlington Virginia. Specifically, two 22 story office towers slated for…
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Scooting Along: $4 Billion Transit Effort Underway In Virginia
ERISA 01.27.2021

Protecting Retirement Savings

   Ouch! For most workers, early withdrawals from retirement accounts turn out to be very costly, since lost opportunity from market gains is hard to make up. Encourage plan participants to do everything they can…
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Protecting Retirement Savings