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Court Bonds 03.23.2022

Making a Will? Be Specific

  Of course making proactive decisions about family assets and treasured belongings is challenging, but lawyers encourage as much specificity as possible when making a will. Reliance on “the kids” to work things out “later”…
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Making a Will? Be Specific
Court Bonds 03.18.2022

Understand The Importance: Wills and Executors

  Even amidst the painful lessons of the pandemic, most Americans still don’t have a will, and correspondingly, have not designated anyone to attend to their affairs upon death. Legal experts share insights to spark…
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Understand The Importance: Wills and Executors
Court Bonds 03.18.2022

Family Secrets and Estate Plans

  Big secrets withheld from close family members are difficult during life—and perhaps even more devastating upon death, when loved ones no longer have the hope of making peace with a surprising new reality. However,…
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Family Secrets and Estate Plans
Contract Surety 03.17.2022

Constructing at Community Colleges

An expanded resource center for veterans and a completely renovated building for studies in science, math and engineering (SEM) at Cypress College in North California exemplify efforts to strengthen the community college experience.  Reimagining and…
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Constructing at Community Colleges
Contract Surety 03.17.2022

Steel Bridges: Preventing Collapse

  The University of Kansas has been chosen by the Federal Highway Administration for research on some of the root problems impacting aging bridges across the country. It is anticipated that the $500,000 research grant…
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Steel Bridges: Preventing Collapse
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 03.17.2022

Unauthorized Access: Data Protection

  Experts provide advice on the essentials of preventing unauthorized access to data for criminal use. Read on to understand what is included in a comprehensive cybersecurity plan and how every business can affordably secure…
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Unauthorized Access: Data Protection
ERISA 03.17.2022

Now What?

  Winning lawsuits against 401k plans have established precedents that are fueling more claims. Industry experts urge plan sponsors to examine the underlying basis of most of the claims. Doing so offers a roadmap for…
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Now What?
ERISA 03.15.2022

Get It Right: Fiduciary Duties

  ERISA law holds fiduciaries to high standards, which are actively enforced by the Department of Labor (DOL). Increase your awareness about what that means on a day to day basis as a plan sponsor…
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Get It Right: Fiduciary Duties
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 03.08.2022

What Exactly Is Cybersecurity?

  We all have the general sense that cybercrime is a threat to our money, identities and businesses but, for the most part, we cross our fingers and hope it won’t interfere with our to…
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What Exactly Is Cybersecurity?