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License & Permit Bonds 07.09.2020

Home Health Care Bonds During COVID-19

Due to the current overpopulation of hospitals and the risks involved in visiting medical centers, home health care is on the rise. As such, the home health care profession is expected to employ more people…
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Home Health Care Bonds During COVID-19
ERISA 07.09.2020

Average 401(k) Soars Through 2020

We could all use some good news, especially during this difficult, uncomfortable time. According to the estimates from the Employee Benefit Research Institution, in what is being called the best quarterly market in decades, the…
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Average 401(k) Soars Through 2020
ERISA 07.09.2020

DOL Releases New Fiduciary Rule

The Labor Department has revealed its long-awaited fiduciary rule, along with some novel implications for record-keepers, rollover and Pooled Employer Plans advice. Titled “Improving Investment Advice for Workers & Retirees“, the proposal offers a new…
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DOL Releases New Fiduciary Rule
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
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 06.30.2020

Plan Sponsors Specifically Threatened by Cyber Attacks

Retirement plans and, specifically, their plan sponsors are being threatened more and more by cyber attacks. Recordkeepers, custodians, and third party administrators are being attacked due to all the valuable personal data they harbor and…
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Plan Sponsors Specifically Threatened by Cyber Attacks
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
ERISA 06.26.2020

Costco Sued Over Mismanagement of 401(k) Plan

On behalf of plan participants of the Costco 401(k) Retirement Plan, a lawsuit was filed against Costco Wholesale Corporation and related parties for allegedly mismanaging a defined contribution plan worth $15.5 million. Filed on Tuesday…
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Costco Sued Over Mismanagement of 401(k) Plan
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 06.26.2020

Mozilla to Block Malicious Downloads in Firefox

To combat the latest cyber-security threats, the company Mozilla stated that its newest version of its Firefox web browser will incorporate an updated malware-blocking service that will verify signatures for the application downloads. If signed,…
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Mozilla to Block Malicious Downloads in Firefox
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