Businesses Need To Be Proactive When It Comes to Cybersecurity

As technology becomes more advanced with supply chains becoming automated, data stored remotely in the cloud, and robots working in factories, companies have to become proactive on the cybersecurity front and update their infrastructure to be able to defend our...

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ERISA Advisory Council Recommends New DOL ERISA Bond Guidance

In a November 6, 2018 ERISA Advisory Council report, the Council recommended the Department of Labor (DOL) issue new ERISA fidelity bond guidance after evaluating current DOL regulations and guidance. In the report to Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, the Council weighed...

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The Bond Compliance Program for Pension Professionals

Keeping track of every plan sponsor’s ERISA fidelity bonding status can be tough. No matter how many plans you are in charge of, it is difficult to remember what is what with information the spread out among your clients. With...

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Infrastructure Priorities: Transportation

Federal leadership is revving up around the importance of addressing, and efficiently completing critical transportation projects around the country, via an “America is Building Again” agenda. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is steadily releasing funds to get road, bridge, and...

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Struggling Elders? Guardianship?

No one knows how long they get to live with a clear mind and the capacity to make independent decisions. Ideally, proactive care and estate planning has designated someone we trust to take over long before necessary. Absent pre-arrangements, if...

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Construction: Vocational Training?

As public funds at the local, state and national levels have spurred ambitious school construction across the country over the past several years, some lucky students are enjoying new learning environments this year. That’s good news for builders in more...

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Understanding Peak 65

  It’s here: 2024, and the demographic milestone anticipated to have a major impact on retirement plans (and realities) for Americans. As the phrase “Peak 65” implies, the largest number of Americans ever will turn 65 in 2024, with implications...

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Building For The Home Opener

  Sports franchises are determined to wow fans with ever more exciting game day experiences—in modern facilities. Negotiations and plans are underway for new stadiums in regions around the country. Looks like Nashville Soccer Club’s Geodis Park might not top...

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Stadium Construction?

Construction firms that build stadiums have an arena full of stakeholders to please. Fans, home team management and advertising sponsors all want a say in the action. Public officials—representing taxpayer dollars of course have a big role too. Word is...

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Is It a Fiduciary Breach not to Have Cyber Liability Insurance?

Under ERISA, fiduciaries are subject to the prudent expert standard of care, in which they have to act with diligence, care, and skill in their field. They also owe a duty of loyalty to plan participants. Fiduciaries, or those who...

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