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Court Bonds 08.20.2021

How Do Courts Appoint Administrators?

Typically, when a will is created, an executor is appointed to oversee the affairs of the deceased. If there is no will—or if the designated executor cannot fulfill the duties when the time comes—an administrator…
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How Do Courts Appoint Administrators?
Court Bonds 08.20.2021

Appeal Denied: Transfer To Trust Stands

   A court of appeals in Dallas, Texas recently upheld the summary judgment of the trial court in a case involving allegations of fraudulent transfer into a trust. The case offers an interesting example at…
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Appeal Denied: Transfer To Trust Stands
Surety Bonds 08.20.2021

Imagine Building 79,500 Bridges?

The number of bridges the American Road and Transportation Builders Association estimates need to be replaced across the United States is 79,500! Don’t confuse that number with numbers of bridges requiring repair work: 220,000. Ooh! Where…
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Imagine Building 79,500 Bridges?
Surety Bonds 08.20.2021

Wireless EV Charging on Highways

  It’s coming! Indiana’s Department of Transportation, Purdue University and Magment, a German company, are partnering to develop the country’s first highway segment that contains contactless, wireless technologies which charge electric vehicles as they drive…
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Wireless EV Charging on Highways
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 08.19.2021

Plan Fees?

  Hefty plan fees are often the central issue in the rising tide of 401k lawsuits. There were a record number of 401k lawsuits in 2020 and business experts anticipate litigation will advance at a…
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Plan Fees?
ERISA 08.19.2021

Fiduciaries Accused of Breaching Duties

  As the swell of ERISA lawsuits continues, court rulings serve as reminders to all plan fiduciaries to actively and continuously monitor and control investment costs.  The  precedents set in large settlements are opening the…
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Fiduciaries Accused of Breaching Duties
Surety Bonds 08.13.2021

Rhode Island’s Big Dig

  The third and final phase of the single largest public work’s project in Rhode Island’s history getting underway. This phase involves a $450 million design-build contract for a tunnel slated for completion by 2027….
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Rhode Island’s Big Dig
Surety Bonds 08.13.2021

Aging Infrastructure: What’s Ahead?

C-! That’s the current score for our country’s infrastructure. With critical projects on the list in every state, a large federal investment continues to be anticipated. Major commitments to construction of public transit and bridges…
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Aging Infrastructure: What’s Ahead?
Court Bonds 08.13.2021

Surprise Heir? Scholastic Drama

  Dick Robinson, CEO of Scholastic, died, suddenly this summer. Though most of us didn’t know him, we have all most likely touched some of the many mega-successful publications that are part of his legacy….
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Surprise Heir? Scholastic Drama