Mixed martial arts is a rough sport. State legislatures are increasingly taking note and requiring promoters have surety bonds to protect against possible damage to people or property during matches. The latest state to look…
The landscape has changed for time share developers, purchasers and brokers in Connecticut. New legislation that took effect on Jan. 1 ushered in new consumer and taxpayer protections in the industry. Time share developers are…
In the past few months, the construction industry has offered a lesson in the value of surety bonds. When contractors leave major building projects in limbo or abandon them altogether, one of two things happens….
‘Tis the season for shoplifting. A piece in an edition of this week’s New York Times highlighted the rise in employee theft at retailers nationwide. For many, fraudulent gift cards are the weapon of choice….
Bond amounts for mortgage brokers are changing in Washington state. A new method for determining bond amounts for mortgage brokers and consumer loan licenses will take effect January 1. The requirements will now be determined…