This article was originally published by Security Boulevard (https://securityboulevard.com/2023/01/cyberinsurance-predictions-for-2023/). It is difficult to predict with certainty what the top trends in cyberinsurance will be in 2023, as the field is constantly...
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The Risks of DIY Estate Planning
Quality Matters: Estate Planning Is No Exception The other day, my hot water tank broke. At first, I just thought the pilot light went out. I was easily able to follow the directions to get the pilot light back on, but the water didn’t heat up. So, I went back and...
Company Ransomware Payments Dropping Dramatically: Why and How to Prepare Against Threats
Companies are increasingly choosing not to pay ransom for ransomware and extortionware due to the growing associated risks. In fact, a recent report by crypto-crime analyst firm Chainalysis found that payments to threat actors for ransomware and extortionware was down...
Corporate Transparency Act Revisited: Timeframes
We have made it to Part 3 of our three-part series on the Corporate Transparency Act’s final rule. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released the final rule on Sept. 30, 2022. This article covers important timeframes to keep in mind as the rule rolls...
When Should You Hire a Probate Attorney?
If probate is needed, the process usually begins soon after a loved one passes away. The probate process can be long, stressful, and expensive. Some family members are able to manage it on their own without an attorney, but it is typically a much too involved and time...
More Than Just Unauthorized Sales: Scammers are Creating Whole New Websites
We have written extensively about the problem of unauthorized resellers. These are resellers that source a company’s products (whether legitimately or illegitimately) and then resell those products on eCommerce websites such as Amazon, eBay and Walmart. Often, these...
Corporate Transparency Act Revisited: Reporting Requirements and Exemptions
On Sept. 30, 2022, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released a final rule related to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). In Part 1 of our refreshed, three-part series of articles on the CTA, we covered FinCEN’s new guidance on the beneficial...
What the SECURE 2.0 Act Means for Your Retirement Savings
At the very end of 2022, President Biden signed the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package which includes the SECURE 2.0 Act. SECURE 2.0 builds on The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019, revising existing rules around retirement...
Ohio Takes One Step Closer to Statewide Passenger Rail
“It’s a good time to be in transportation!” says William Murdock, Executive Director of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC). Speaking to KJK’s Samir Dahman and James Scherer, Mr. Murdock, who heads one of Ohio’s largest regional planning agencies, spoke...
So, You Want to Be a Billionaire? Tax Considerations for Winning the Mega Millions Jackpot
As of today, no one has successfully picked the right numbers to win the current Mega Millions jackpot. Based on current projections, it is scheduled to reach $1.35 billion by the drawing on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. This is the second-largest Mega Millions drawing and...