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Contract Surety 06.13.2024

500,000 New Workers Right Now?

  That’s the number of new workers the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) estimates are needed to keep construction moving—just this year. To overcome the shortage, and thrive for the go forward, it’s critical to…
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500,000 New Workers Right Now?
ERISA 06.13.2024

Curtailing Frivolous Litigation?

  Settlements to resolve alleged ERISA violations reached record highs in 2023. Claims brought on behalf of plan participants related to fees, investment performance, and more continue to wind through courts. In an effort to…
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Curtailing Frivolous Litigation?
ERISA 06.12.2024

Cybersecurity Insurance: Yes, Plan Sponsors Need It

  Speaking at a Plan Sponsor Council of America convening, Lisa Gomez, the Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration, emphasized the importance of cybersecurity insurance, and observed that many plan sponsors are confused…
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Cybersecurity Insurance: Yes, Plan Sponsors Need It
Court Bonds 06.07.2024

Pros and Cons of Revocable Trusts 

  Revocable trusts, sometimes referred to as “living trusts,” can accomplish a lot, and therefore often play a foundational role in estate plans. Assets placed in revocable trusts by-pass the public process of probate, ensuring…
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Pros and Cons of Revocable Trusts 
Court Bonds 06.07.2024

Questions for Business Owners

  While it’s important for every adult to have an estate plan, those who own businesses need to go even further, integrating personal estate planning with a succession plan that details how a business will…
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Questions for Business Owners
Contract Surety 06.07.2024

Progress Report: Infrastructure?

  The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law in late 2021, committing $550 billion for new initiatives related to roads, bridges, mass transit, water, resilience, and broadband. The five…
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Progress Report: Infrastructure?
Contract Surety 06.07.2024

Get An Edge: Equipment Rental

  Although the allure of building a fleet of incredible equipment has always been tantalizing for construction company owners, renting is turning out to be a great strategy for growing a business. This is especially…
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Get An Edge: Equipment Rental
ERISA 06.07.2024

Plotting The Path To Retirement

  Many employees are now “flexing” into retirement via part-time work, down-sized responsibilities or passion-driven projects. Others hope for a full-on “stop” date. Though dreams differ, all workers need support making informed decisions. Leadership at…
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Plotting The Path To Retirement
ERISA 06.07.2024

Cybersecurity and Audits?

  Show me! Three years in, that’s what the Department of Labour (DOL) is asking businesses vis a vis responsiveness to its 2021 guidance on cybersecurity. Specifically, plan sponsors need to be ready to present…
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Cybersecurity and Audits?