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Court Bonds 12.22.2023

Back Up Plan: Fiduciaries!

One of the most important aspects of estate planning is the designation of fiduciaries: the people entrusted to manage our affairs, in accordance with our intentions. Because life takes twists and turns, attorneys advise naming…
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Back Up Plan: Fiduciaries!
Contract Surety 12.22.2023

12 Strategies for Growth

When you own and run a construction business, riding the ups and downs comes with the territory, but of course more highs than lows are best. Here are 12 pragmatic strategies that successful entrepreneurs rely…
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12 Strategies for Growth
Contract Surety 12.22.2023

Billions Awarded for Building Railways

Tens of thousands of new jobs are anticipated as railways across the country get big builds underway in the year ahead, thanks to new awards of over $8 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs…
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Billions Awarded for Building Railways
Court Bonds 12.19.2023

Probate Bonds Explained

Courts frequently require the person appointed to handle the affairs of the deceased to obtain a probate bond, which acts as a guarantee that debts and assets will be properly handled in accordance with state…
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Probate Bonds Explained
Court Bonds 12.19.2023

In Terrorem Clause?

When a will is created, an in terrorem clause, also referred to as a no-contest clause, can be included to prevent disputes about the provisions made in the will. Because disputes can drain time and…
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In Terrorem Clause?
ERISA 12.14.2023

Plan Sponsor Fears: Litigation!

Retirement plan sponsors may find some consolation from knowing that they are not alone in their fears of being swept up in ERISA litigation, despite their diligence. Unfortunately, analysis finds that when fear results in…
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Plan Sponsor Fears: Litigation!
ERISA 12.14.2023

Retirement Readiness: Persistent Gaps

Plan sponsors will be heartened to know that not all the news is bad when it comes to retirement readiness: some studies find that retirement saving rates have been holding steady this year, with balances…
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Retirement Readiness: Persistent Gaps
Contract Surety 12.13.2023

Reaching New Heights: Fall Prevention

Following findings that deathly falls during the construction work day had reached new heights in 2021, everyone in the industry has had a renewed focus on prevention. With the short, dark and often slippery days…
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Reaching New Heights: Fall Prevention
Contract Surety 12.13.2023

Worker Scarcity: A Persistent Trend

According to labor statistics from the end of October, hiring remains challenging in construction–and is expected to stay that way: About 5% of construction jobs went unfilled on the last day of October….Despite the slight…
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Worker Scarcity: A Persistent Trend