surety bonds

How long does it take to obtain a surety bond? Is there any way to speed up the process? These are two of the most common questions asked by those looking to obtain a bond for their case. Whether you need a surety bond for an appeal or injunction, a…

When obtaining and working with surety bonds, one thing every person should look out for is fraud. Being the victim of surety bond fraud not only means you lose out on the funds you use to acquire the bond, it can also lead to catastrophic consequences if your bond is…

An attachment bond is a type of surety bond that courts generally require when dealing with a writ of attachment. It’s often the case that a party or person will be required to obtain one of these bonds in order for the writ to be accepted by the court. Timing…

When it comes to surety bonds and commercial insurance, one term that many struggle with is ERISA bonds. What do they do? Who do they protect? How can they be obtained? These are some of the questions that quickly spring to mind. While the process of obtaining ERISA insurance is…

When dealing with cases involving surety bonds, there are times when the court may issue a protective order. Protective orders, like temporary restraining orders, usually prevent a party from taking some type of action. The party may be prohibited from transferring a bank account, selling or disposing assets, making changes…

Any person who is seeking a Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) license in Minnesota must procure an applicable surety bond, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). If you are looking to open an SSTS business in the state of Minnesota, here is what you need to know about…

Have you lost your Minnesota vehicle title? Have you recently purchased vehicle that didn’t come with a title (only a bill of sale)? Did you inherit a vehicle from a relative in another state? There are many reasons why Minnesotans may find themselves without a vehicle title. Regardless of why…

Court bonds are a category of surety bonds that are generally required by the courts when a party is pursuing some type of action regarding to their case. While court bonds do not ensure a party will (or will not) take a certain action, these types of bonds do provide…

Indemnities are a common basis for commercial insurance contracts and surety bonds, which is why anyone who is seeking either form of protection should familiarize themselves with the term and what it means in regards to the contract they are signing.  What is indemnity? In contracts, indemnity is a form…