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Contract Surety 07.01.2019

2020 Federal Budget Omits Funds for Hudson River Tunnel Construction

Federal funding for the proposed $13 billion Hudson River train tunnel that would have connected New York with Northern New Jersey was excluded from President Donald Trump’s $4.7 trillion 2020 budget request to Congress. Deputy…
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2020 Federal Budget Omits Funds for Hudson River Tunnel Construction
License & Permit Bonds 06.27.2019

Kentucky Notary Laws Updated

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin signed a bill into law in the State of Kentucky that allows notarial acts to be done electronically and remotely. This legislation brings Kentucky’s notary laws into step with the Revised…
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Kentucky Notary Laws Updated
Contract Surety 06.27.2019

Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Aims to Attract Global Investment

Rep. John Larson (D-CT) and Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-TX) have introduced the “Invest in America Act” that aims to draw $125 billion in investment, create 284,000 jobs, and create many more opportunities for contractors. The…
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Aims to Attract Global Investment
Court Bonds 06.27.2019

Guardianship in Michigan for Adults Who Become Disabled

Adults who were formerly competent but are now disabled or “incapacitated,” meaning they lose the ability to take care of themselves, may need to have a guardian appointed to make informed decisions for them. Guardians…
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Guardianship in Michigan for Adults Who Become Disabled
Court Bonds 06.27.2019

How to Appeal a Civil Case in New Jersey

Filing an appeal of an unwanted trial court civil judgment can be a daunting task. What exactly do you have to do to appeal a case in New Jersey courts? Generally, the first thing that…
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How to Appeal a Civil Case in New Jersey
Court Bonds 06.27.2019

New Mexico Guardianship Reforms Provide New Protections

New Mexico has enacted new guardianship and conservatorship law reforms requiring certification and training for guardians and conservators while setting up a standard grievance process for complaints regarding treatment of conservatees and wards under court…
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New Mexico Guardianship Reforms Provide New Protections
Court Bonds 06.26.2019

Conservators Versus Guardians in New Jersey

Conservatorship and Guardianship are different in the State of New Jersey but have one chief characteristic in common: they are used to get people the care that they need. The chief difference between a guardianship…
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Conservators Versus Guardians in New Jersey
Court Bonds 06.26.2019

How to Appeal to the Appellate Division in New York

Sometimes a case ruled on by the New York Supreme Court does not turn out the way you wanted. You have your right to appeal to the New York Appellate Division of the Supreme Court…
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How to Appeal to the Appellate Division in New York
Court Bonds 06.26.2019

Calendaring of New York Appeals

How does a case get on the calendar of an Appellate Division Court in New York State? The Court is in session for nine terms per year, with the June term reserved for appeals among…
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Calendaring of New York Appeals