Non-Essential Business in Newark Must Submit Applications to Open

As Newark, New Jersey, and residences around the country prepare to reopen, Mayor Ras Baraka is instructing non-essential retail business owners to submit applications in order to obtain a color-coded certificate to permit their reopening after the COVID-19 closure. Applications...

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Construction Permits Rise in Latest Report

Though home construction had paused in the last few months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems the construction industry is seeing a significant turnaround. This month, building permits were up 14.4% over April, with single-family permits skyrocketing 11.9%. Economists...

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Workplace Requirements for New Jersey’s Phase 2 of Reopening Plan

On Monday, June 15th, New Jersey will plunge into its second phase of reopening the state. For NJ residents and visitors, this means a few things. For one, restaurants are now allowed to resume outdoor dining for their patrons—with some...

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Reopening Your Business Following COVID-19

Chances are, the coronavirus pandemic has transformed how you conduct your business. With restaurant adjusting to curbside pickup and delivery and retailers shifting their sales online, each business must come up with an adept plan to thrive in the new...

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New Jersey Enters Stage 2 of Reopening Process

The Garden State is officially diving into Phase Two of its reopening plan, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health,” with Governor Phil Murphy presenting new guidelines for the recovery procedure. Per NJ.Gov, below are the guidelines for...

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The Magnitude of License and Permit Bonds During COVID-19

Amidst the current epidemic, trepidation and uncertainty is at an all-time high. Solidifying trust between company and consumer is absolutely critical to support business operations. One of the best ways to nurture customer satisfaction and trust is for a business...

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Massachusetts Recognizes ERISA in Novel Fiduciary Conduct Standard

On February 21st, 2020, the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth filed the final rule of a fiduciary conduct standard for investment advisers, their representatives, broker-dealer, and their agents operating in the commonwealth, hired by plan sponsors to direct course-of-action on...

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Surety Bond Ensures No Added Construction Costs Despite Contractor Default

A Performance Bond has ensured that no additional construction costs will incur despite a delay caused by a defaulting contractor working on a Reynoldsburg, Ohio fire station. A new Truro Township fire station was set to be constructed by Palmetto...

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How to Start your Cemetery Business the Right Way

A cemetery extends caring and thoughtful services for those who are affected by a loved one’s passing. Their chief objective is to create a clean plot of ground for burial, as well as providing cremation, funeral arrangements, or other essential...

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Which Types of Alabama Public Officials Require a Surety Bond?

Prior to assuming office, myriad Alabama public officials need to file a surety bond as a prerequisite to commencing their term. Below, we will discuss a number of categories of public officials who statutorily require a bond. However, if your...

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