Explained: ERISA Bonds and Fiduciary Liability Insurance

If you sponsor a retirement savings plan for employees, for the protection of the plan, you are required by law to have an ERISA fidelity bond. It is also critical for retirement plan sponsors to protect themselves, since under the...

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Civil Case: Appeal Bonds Explained

If there are grounds to challenge a trial court's decision in a civil case, an appellate attorney can argue that legal errors were made, warranting a reversal or modification of the lower court's decision. Pending the appellate court’s review, an...

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Replevin Cases and Bonds Explained

If successful, a replevin action in civil court returns wrongfully taken property to the rightful owner. Examples of replevin cases include: repossession of a car after payment defaults, disputes between landlords and tenants, and property involved in divorce or inheritance...

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Online Security: Basics and Beyond

We all have a role to play in cybersecurity, and when it comes to protecting our retirement accounts, and our businesses, we all need to take the role extra seriously. The National Cybersecurity Alliance provides pointers and reminds us that...

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Supersedeas and Appeal Bonds

Though in some jurisdictions, the terms supersedeas bond and appeal bond are used interchangeably, other jurisdictions distinguish between the terms. Generally, a supersedeas or appeal bond enables the losing party in a civil litigation case to defer payment of the...

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Appeal Bonds Made Simple

After a loss in a civil court case, If there are grounds to appeal, the losing party, referred to as the appellant, may delay paying the damages established in the original judgment until the appellate court issues a decision. Typically,...

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Public Protection: Notaries and Notary Bonds Explained

Notaries Public witness so many of our life-changing decisions, such as powers of attorney, estate, prenuptial agreements, real estate transactions and many other activities that enable our civil society to operate.  Given the seriousness of their duties, Notaries are required by...

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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 probate laws and protocols. A...

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Sales Tax Bonds Explained

  When you’re in business to sell, chances are good that you are required to report and file the applicable sales taxes with your local and state governments. As a guarantee that you will do so, sales tax bonds are...

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License Bonds Explained

  It’s common for government agencies to require professionals from different fields to obtain a license bond as a requisite toward licensure. Read on for everything you need to know about license bonds, from the purpose they serve, to how...

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