surety bonds

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…

Late in July, a new law passed by Minnesota lawmakers took effect that equips financial professionals with new tools and protections that help them protect senior citizens and other vulnerable adults from fraud. The law was proposed by the Minnesota Commerce Department and garnered the support from senior advocacy groups…

A supersedeas bond is one of the most common appeals bonds regarding monetary judgements. A judge may choose to require a supersedeas bond when a party appeals a judgement (this may be a statutory requirement, based on the court rules in your state). These bonds act as a financial guarantee…

When dealing with a dispute in court that involves a party’s assets or some type of judgment, a surety bond is typically required to safeguard the assets until the dispute is resolved, including any appeals that are made. Surety bonds are the most common type of safeguard because they offer…

When appointing a conservator or guardian, most courts in most states will require a surety bond to be posted. Since many people aren’t familiar with how surety works, they often ask why a surety bond is necessary. Why Are Surety Bonds Required? Surety bonds act as a type of insurance…

When you deal with surety bonds, fraud is always a possibility. While it’s rare to come across these cases, it still something that parties should safeguard themselves against. As with any type of insurance fraud, the cases can be large or small. The types of fraudulent activities can range from…

When it comes to obtaining court bonds, it is essential to find and work with a court-approved bond company. It may come as a surprise to many that not all surety bond companies are approved by state and federal courts. There is a general list of federally approved sureties that…

Changes related to the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners were made during the 2017 Minnesota legislative session. All owners, employees and attorneys should make note of these new laws and requirements, which may have an effect on cosmetology licensing, schools, eyelash extension service providers and the public. A New Law Governing…