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…
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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…
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Massachusetts Signs Remote Notarization Bill
On Monday, Governor of Massachusetts Charlie Baker signed off on a new coronavirus rule that lets notaries witness signatures over video conferencing. According to the novel law, notary publics are allowed to continue their notary…
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States Ensure E-Signatures Are Accepted on Vital Surety Bonds During COVID-19 Pandemic
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…
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Supreme Court Relaxes Rule 4-86 Guardianship of Incapacitated Adults
The Supreme Court for the State of New Jersey just announced it is temporarily modifying the process of seeking an adjustment of incapacity of an adult and appointment of a guardian of a person or…
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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…
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More States Issue “Stay-At-Home” Orders Except for “Essential Activities”
A growing number of states in America are enacting “stay-at-home” orders to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and encourage all Americans to continue social distancing. The directives to keep residents in their homes,…
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The Three C’s of Surety Bonding
The underwriting process for surety bonds involve researching and evaluating the risk of bond applicants. Though every surety company creates their own diverse criteria and guidelines for underwriting, the same three basic factors are habitually…
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What is a Court Bond and How Do You Get One?
Court bonds are surety bonds required to pursue an action in a court of law. The term “court bond” is actually an umbrella term encompassing a multitude of different bonds found in the court system….
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