What does a surety bond form look like? Learn the three main sections, what every legal term means, and how to read your bond form with confidence.
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The short answer is yes. A bail bondsman can refuse to bail a defendant out. It’s a common occurrence in the industry. But there’s more to this than just a […]
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Many first-time restaurateurs, bar owners, or liquor store owners are confused about the process of obtaining a California liquor license. Yes, both the state, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, […]
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Editor’s note (updated 2026): Since this article was first published, California’s cannabis regulatory structure has changed substantially. In July 2021, under SB 158 and AB 141, the Bureau of Cannabis […]
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While it’s true that surety bonds are not as intimidating – nor as expensive – as they may seem, it can also be safely said that they’re not the easiest things in the world either. What we meant […]
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Are you a personal lines-broker agent in California? If so, the California Assembly Bill 1696 requires you to obtain a $10,000 surety bond. The bond should be issued by a California-admitted surety […]
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The construction industry is expected to experience healthy economic times. Construction spending, for one, continuously grows according to the Department of Commerce. In fact, construction spending grew to $1.257 trillion late last year. Not […]
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The motor vehicle dealer law in the State of Illinois has been relatively unchanged for quite some time. But since the 1st of January 2018, newly amended provisions of the […]
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Much has been said about the key players of a surety bond, the process of obtaining a bond, and the role a surety bond plays in a specific industry or business. However, the issuance of […]
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Senate Passes Bill Requiring Mortgage Servicers in Oregon to Acquire a License The passing of Senate Bill 98 in August of 2017 signals a change for all mortgage servicers in […]
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