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Lawmakers Eye Alternatives To Renter Security Deposits

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Lawmakers across multiple states are considering legislation to reconfigure the often burdensome security deposit structure that adversely affects renters of less financial means, according to the Wall Street Journal. As many as one fourth of all renters in the United States devote 50% or more of their monthly expenses to rent. Sittenfeld. “To

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West Virginia University On Transitioning New Student Onboarding To An Online Future

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Faculty and staff members are attempting to control COVID-19’s spread to keep everyone safe and maintain smooth operations while also managing higher online portal volumes and other troubles related to education environments’ new realities. Universities across the U.S.

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Disrupting The Security Deposit With Insurance

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The average security deposit in the U.S. Their savings might cover the security deposit — barely, in some cases — but will more or less be consumed. For a significant number of people living in Cincinnati, a security deposit for a two-bedroom would equal or exceed the totality of their savings,” Cincinnati City Councilman P.G.

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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

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We’ll then move to the federal level, seeking regulatory guidance as to whether digital tokens are securities under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or commodities contracts over which the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has regulatory jurisdiction. State Regulations.

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Brink’s Closes $860M Deal For Majority Stake In G4S

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Cash management firm The Brink’s Company is acquiring a majority stake in the security services company G4S for $860 million (£660 million), The Brink’s Company announced on Wednesday (Feb. The acquisition does not include the G4S Retail Cash Solutions business or the cash operations in South Africa, the U.K.

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Ascena Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Plans Store Closures

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has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The retailer and “certain of its subsidiaries” have come to a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with more than 68 percent of secured term lenders, according to a Thursday (July 23) statement.

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Clear Mountain Bank reaches new heights

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The West Virginia community bank is helping small-business customers get the financing they need while continually seeking new ideas to plan for its own future. Clear Mountain Bank is embracing flexibility, innovation and collaboration as it continues its ascent as a small-business connector in West Virginia. By Mindy Charski.