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  The Department of Labor has issued updated cybersecurity guidance, and confirmed that the protocols are applicable to all plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Attorneys are advising fiduciaries to implement…
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  This year’s hurricane season has already been noteworthy, and weather projections indicate that “above the norm” levels of stormy weather will continue through the fall. Business owners, especially plan sponsors, are wise to take…
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Notaries Public witness so many of our life-changing decisions, such as powers of attorney, estate, prenuptial agreements, real estate transactions and many other activities that enable our civil society to operate.  Given the seriousness of their…
Read Moreabout Public Protection: Notaries and Notary Bonds Explained

  When a trust is established as part of an estate or care plan, it may be wise to designate a professional fiduciary to administer it. Professional fiduciaries can relieve loved ones and friends of…
Read Moreabout Trusts: Naming A Professional Fiduciary?

  Safeguarding, maintaining, and ultimately selling off a family home tends to be one of the biggest and most time consuming responsibilities executors face when bringing the affairs of a loved one to closure through…
Read Moreabout Probate Challenge: The Family Home

  It’s been almost five years since supply chain disruptions became newsworthy, but the challenges to the construction industry show no signs of letting up. Short of a magic wand, it might be helpful to…
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  In the scurry to better leverage technology in the construction business, don’t be too quick to rule out wearable technology. The options are growing for everything from AR Glasses and VR Headsets to Motion…
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  Claims focused on “failed fiduciary process” related to the use of plan forfeitures  continue to bubble up. With the lawsuits winding through federal courts, it’s too early to know if they will trigger the…
Read Moreabout Forfeiture Claims: Copycats?

  When the Employee Retirement Income Security Act makes headlines, it’s usually something for plan sponsors to worry about, such as lawsuits, increased regulatory measures or cybersecurity concerns. But here’s celebratory ERISA news: the 50th…
Read Moreabout Celebrating ERISA At 50?