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Contract Surety 05.12.2020

Washington Construction to Fully Restart in June

Governor Jay Inslee of Washington State is working closely with the state’s construction industry to let projects resume in June. At a May 1st press conference, Inslee declared that the state will let novel construction…
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Washington Construction to Fully Restart in June
Contract Surety 05.11.2020

Michigan Offers Guidelines for Construction Sites Re-Opening

Michigan’s just gave the green light to construction, real estate, and other “low-risk” industries to restart business operations starting Thursday, May 7th. Governor Gretchen Whitmer previously suspended these industries on March 23 due to the…
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Michigan Offers Guidelines for Construction Sites Re-Opening
ERISA 05.06.2020

IRS Answers Common CARES Act Questions

For those who are perplexed about the recent CARES Act legislation, the IRS has some answers for you. The organization laid out 14 common questions and answers to the May 4 Q&As concern Section 2202…
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IRS Answers Common CARES Act Questions
Surety Bonds 05.05.2020

Massachusetts Signs Remote Notarization Bill

On Monday, Governor of Massachusetts Charlie Baker signed off on a new coronavirus rule that lets notaries witness signatures over video conferencing. According to the novel law, notary publics are allowed to continue their notary…
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Massachusetts Signs Remote Notarization Bill
Surety Bonds 05.05.2020

States Ensure E-Signatures Are Accepted on Vital Surety Bonds During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Surety and Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), its members and partners have called on State Governors, state agencies, localities, school districts and other public entities to request acceptance of the electronic execution and delivery…
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States Ensure E-Signatures Are Accepted on Vital Surety Bonds During COVID-19 Pandemic
Contract Surety 05.05.2020

Michigan Construction to Resume on May 7th

According to Governor Gretchen Whitmer, commercial and residential construction projects in Michigan will continue on May 7th. Construction will be among the very first sectors of the economy to revive as the governor slowly lifts…
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Michigan Construction to Resume on May 7th
ERISA 04.30.2020

EBSA Gives Filing Relief for ERISA-Related Deadlines

The Employee Benefit Security Administration (EBSA) just launched deadline relief and recommendations related to the current impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including expanding “good faith” application of electronic delivery. According to the EBSA’s “Disaster Relief…
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EBSA Gives Filing Relief for ERISA-Related Deadlines
ERISA 04.29.2020

ERISA Lawsuit Activity Maintains Despite Court Lockdowns

Despite courts across the nation closing its doors to maintain social distancing rules during the current epidemic, there continues to be regular legal actions transpiring remotely, in relation to ERISA, or the Employee Retirement Income…
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ERISA Lawsuit Activity Maintains Despite Court Lockdowns
ERISA 04.28.2020

New Legislation Will Temporarily Raise Contribution Limits

Rep. Patrick McHenry, a republican of North Carolina serving on the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the Securing Additional Value for Every Retirement Saver (SAVERS) Act in order to temporarily raise contribution limits for defined…
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New Legislation Will Temporarily Raise Contribution Limits