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Contract Surety 04.07.2020

Boston Mayor Pauses Non-Essential Construction Until Further Notice

To slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced he is extending the city’s order to halt “non-essential” construction for permitted sites. As the Commonwealth of Massachusetts continues to battle this…
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Boston Mayor Pauses Non-Essential Construction Until Further Notice
Contract Surety 04.06.2020

More States Issue “Stay-At-Home” Orders Except for “Essential Activities”

A growing number of states in America are enacting “stay-at-home” orders to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and encourage all Americans to continue social distancing. The directives to keep residents in their homes,…
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More States Issue “Stay-At-Home” Orders Except for “Essential Activities”
Contract Surety 04.03.2020

The Potential Impact COVID-19 Will Have on Contract Surety

The coronavirus pandemic fosters a plethora of uncertainty for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and sureties. In every state across America, guidelines are being put in place to determine if construction is an “essential” infrastructure to…
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The Potential Impact COVID-19 Will Have on Contract Surety
ERISA 04.03.2020

The Basics of Fiduciary Liability Insurance

When it comes to the management of retirement plans, a fiduciary’s liability is often misunderstood. Fiduciary liability stems from the strict obligations set in place by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or…
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The Basics of Fiduciary Liability Insurance
ERISA 03.31.2020

Trump Enacts CARES Act to Combat COVID-19 Crisis

On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the ground-breaking CARES Act into law. Supported by the American Retirement Association, this coronavirus rescue package delivers extensive relief to individuals, small and large establishments, hospitals, and…
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Trump Enacts CARES Act to Combat COVID-19 Crisis
Contract Surety 03.30.2020

New Hampshire Instructs “Non-Essential Businesses” to Close Operations

On March 27, 2020, Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire officially ordered all businesses who do not offer “essential” services to their customers to close physical in-person operations by 11:59PM of that day. All companies…
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New Hampshire Instructs “Non-Essential Businesses” to Close Operations
License & Permit Bonds 03.27.2020

Governor Murphy Launches Statewide Closure of all Non-Essential Retail Businesses

On March 21, 2020, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to fellow New Jerseyeans, Govenor Phil Murphy released Executive Order 107 instructing all Garden State residents to stay in their homes until further notice. The…
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Governor Murphy Launches Statewide Closure of all Non-Essential Retail Businesses
Contract Surety 03.27.2020

Construction Deemed “Essential” in New York

To help fend off the nascent coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, the state of New York has halted all but “essential” statewide services. Gyms, restaurants, bars and various other businesses are closing their doors to comply with…
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Construction Deemed “Essential” in New York
License & Permit Bonds 03.27.2020

COVID-19 Guidance for Current NYSDOT Construction Projects

Due to the New York State Department of Transportation having received numerous requests from the construction industry asking if consultants, contractors, material and service suppliers are deemed exempt from the reduction in workforce requirements from…
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COVID-19 Guidance for Current NYSDOT Construction Projects