The United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) cares for, serves and honors America’s veterans. The VA’s “fiduciary program” provides oversight of benefits for the most vulnerable veterans—those who cannot manage their benefits on their own, due to age, injury...

Get your webcams ready, Texas notary publics! The state's Governor, Greg Abbot, is shelving a statute on notary public appearances concerning real-estate instruments like mortgages, allowing notary publics to appear via videoconference when executing real-estate documents. This novel provision helps...

Veterinarians are medical professionals that safeguard the well-being and health of animals. Also known as a veterinary physician or a veterinary surgeon, veterinarians diagnose and treat dysfunctions and diseases found in livestock, pets, and zoo animals. To become a veterinarian,...

Private investigators, also known as private detectives, private eyes, and inquiry agents, are hired to gather evidence and clues for private clients and court cases. Private investigators gather and verify different types of information for cases, interview people, find missing...

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...

The Surety and Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), its members and partners have called on State Governors, state agencies, localities, school districts and other public entities to request acceptance of the electronic execution and delivery of commercial and construction surety...

Mortgage broker bonds are required to obtain a mortgage broker license in most states, with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System overseeing mortgage broker licensure. But why exactly do you need to purchase a mortgage broker bond? What is their purpose? Mortgage...

In order to acquire a milk dealer license, milk dealers must purchase a surety bond. Milk dealers are people, including corporations, subsidiaries and affiliates of said corporations, who buy, manage or sell milk, or negotiate for the sale or purchase...

Imagine you recently moved out of your old apartment into a new pad. However, your former landlord decided to keep some of your personal property in return for rent not being paid. What action can you take to get your...

A motor vehicle dealer bond, also referred to as a DMV bond, ensures the compliance of a motor vehicle dealer with state, federal, and local laws, including any tax and judgement parameters related to motor vehicles.  Motor vehicle bonds, also...