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ERISA 08.10.2020

What is a Fiduciary Duty?

A fiduciary is an organization or individual that holds the critical power and responsibility of acting on behalf of others. A fiduciary pledges to carry out their daily duties honestly and through good faith. A fiduciary…
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What is a Fiduciary Duty?
Court Bonds 08.10.2020

Planning Your Legacy: Understanding the Difference Between a Trust and a Will

It is a no-brainer that in the event of your departure from this lifetime, you will want your family to be protected and well taken care of. Having a solid plan in place that confirms…
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Planning Your Legacy: Understanding the Difference Between a Trust and a Will
License & Permit Bonds 08.04.2020

How Easily Can You Get a Veterinarian License Bond?

Veterinarians are medical professionals that safeguard the well-being and health of animals. Also known as a veterinary physician or a veterinary surgeon, veterinarians diagnose and treat dysfunctions and diseases found in livestock, pets, and zoo…
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How Easily Can You Get a Veterinarian License Bond?
License & Permit Bonds 08.04.2020

What are Private Investigator Bonds?

Private investigators, also known as private detectives, private eyes, and inquiry agents, are hired to gather evidence and clues for private clients and court cases. Private investigators gather and verify different types of information for…
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What are Private Investigator Bonds?
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
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 07.29.2020

Digital Banking App Dave Suffers from Security Breach

The banking app Dave announced they had encountered a security breach after a cyber-hacker published the sensitive information of over seven million users on a public forum. The company stated the security breach stemmed from a…
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Digital Banking App Dave Suffers from Security Breach
ERISA 07.29.2020

Arkansas Teacher Pension Sues Allianz Global Investors for Fiduciary Breaches

The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, or ATRS, has filed a lawsuit against Allianz Global Investors to restore over $774 million in losses allegedly suffered due to negligence, fiduciary and contractual breaches of duty. The suit…
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Arkansas Teacher Pension Sues Allianz Global Investors for Fiduciary Breaches
ERISA 07.27.2020

Does ERISA Apply to Me?

If you are a plan fiduciary, you must be fluent in ERISA compliance. If you are not, this is the perfect time to understand what ERISA is and how you can become compliant! What exactly is…
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Does ERISA Apply to Me?
ERISA 07.27.2020

Koch Industries Hit with Excessive Fee Lawsuit

Koch Industries is now charged with excessive recordkeeping fees by current and former plan participants in the Georgia-Pacific Hourly Plan. The lawsuit against Koch Industries, Koch Business Solutions, and the Koch Benefits Administrative Committee alleges…
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Koch Industries Hit with Excessive Fee Lawsuit