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Contract Surety 04.11.2019

Pre-Bid Due Diligence is a Key for Contractors

Evaluating subcontractors and material distributors in a construction project while having clear, quality contracts can be the difference between making profits or suffering a loss. That’s why it’s so important for contractors to do due…
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Pre-Bid Due Diligence is a Key for Contractors
Contract Surety 04.11.2019

New Union City Construction Bonding Rules In Place

Union City, New Jersey has enacted a new resolution at its recent Board of Commissioners meeting, changing the type of bonds issued by the city to construction companies. The city is now requiring performance bonds;…
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New Union City Construction Bonding Rules In Place
Contract Surety 04.11.2019

Joint Ventures Let Companies Share Bonding Responsibility

Joint ventures are surely more complicated than just taking on a project yourself. But utilizing the skills and aptitude of a joint venture partner can provide great benefit while also mitigating your company’s risk. As…
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Joint Ventures Let Companies Share Bonding Responsibility
Contract Surety 04.11.2019

Key Provisions in School Construction Contracts

Not every school construction project can go 100% swimmingly. Some are going to have delays or errors or go over budget. And the best way to guard against these roadblocks in school construction is a…
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Key Provisions in School Construction Contracts
Court Bonds 04.10.2019

Appeal Bond Requirements Vary By State

While Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 62 provides the general rule for supersedeas bonds in federal courts, many states have adopted and reformed their appeal bond statutes to help defendants more easily secure their right…
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Appeal Bond Requirements Vary By State
Court Bonds 04.10.2019

New York Guardianship Fiduciary Bonds

In New York, a guardian may have to purchase a court ordered guardianship fiduciary bond to protect the person who needs a guardian, not the guardian him or herself. This bond ensures that the ward…
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New York Guardianship Fiduciary Bonds
Contract Surety 04.10.2019

New Musk Digger Could Revolutionize Construction

Elon Musk, founder of Boring Co., stated on Twitter that he is about a month away from presenting the Line-Storm, the company’s new tunnel boring machine (TBM). While current technology allows about ten minutes per…
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New Musk Digger Could Revolutionize Construction
Court Bonds 03.28.2019

New York Administration Proceedings: What You Need to Know

In the case of someone in New York dying without a will, or intestate, many considerations are deliberated in connection with the appointment of an administrator for the deceased’s estate. Factors such as next of…
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New York Administration Proceedings: What You Need to Know
Court Bonds 03.28.2019

New York Surrogate’s Court Bonds: What You Need to Know

Executors and Administrators in New York Surrogate’s Court are often required to post an estate surety bond in order to be appointed as a fiduciary. Whether a bond is required is usually within the judge’s…
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New York Surrogate’s Court Bonds: What You Need to Know