Episodes

Apr 11, 2022
Apr 11, 2022
28 min
Host Cynthia Rodgers-Waire discusses Critical Construction Issues for the Performing Surety in this month's episode of Surety Today.
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Mar 15, 2022
The Surety and Attorney’s Fees
Mar 15, 2022
Mar 15, 2022
32 min
Settle in as hosts Mike Stover and Tom Moran cover the often unavoidable attorneys fees as they relate to claims, including instances when they might be recoverable, reasonable fees, and a discussion of the American Rule.
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Feb 15, 2022
The Cardinal Change Doctrine
Feb 15, 2022
Feb 15, 2022
34 min
Step into the details of the cardinal change doctrine with host Mike Stover. Learn what it is, when it can be applied as a defense mechanism for a surety, and limitations to its application. See the episode notes here.
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Jan 10, 2022
Catching Up with the FSLC in 2022
Jan 10, 2022
Jan 10, 2022
31 min
Host Mike Stover welcomes prominent leaders in the FSLC including Jeff Price, Chair, Carol Smith, Chair Elect, and Chris Ward, Chair Elect Designee. Learn what 2022 has to offer, with opportunities to enhance your involvement and bolster your knowledge through in-person events, new initiatives, virtual resources and more.
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Dec 15, 2021
Surety Case Law Update 2021
Dec 15, 2021
Dec 15, 2021
31 min
Host Mike Stover checks in for his six-month roundup of influential surety law happenings. Listen in for a review of cases involving the Miller Act, the interplay between terms of the underlying contract and the terms of the bond, and bad faith.
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Nov 9, 2021
Takeover Agreements
Nov 9, 2021
Nov 9, 2021
32 min
Host Mike Stover reviews the performance option of Takeover Agreements, with case studies, document components, and what to be aware of when considering entering into one.
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Oct 14, 2021
Funds Control
Oct 14, 2021
Oct 14, 2021
33 min
This episode features a dialogue on Funds Control between host Rich Pledger and special guest Chad Melroy, Director of Surety & Fidelity at Allen Gray, LLC. Learn the circumstances that require funds control, benefits to use, how payments work, and more.
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Sep 14, 2021
Bad Faith Claims
Sep 14, 2021
Sep 14, 2021
33 min
Hosts Tom Moran and Justin Thatch review Bad Faith claims brought against the surety, and indemnitors' bad faith defense against the surety's indemnity claims. Even if these claims are not recognized in your jurisdiction, learn best practices for unique situations.
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Aug 10, 2021
Customs Bonds
Aug 10, 2021
Aug 10, 2021
39 min
Join Surety Today host Mike Stover and special guest John Sheppard, VP of C.A. Shea & Company, as the two delve into Customs Bonds, covering what they are, how the process works, exposures for the surety, claims resolution, and more.
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Jul 13, 2021
Industry and Legislative Update with the SFAA
Jul 13, 2021
Jul 13, 2021
35 min
Join the conversation with host Mike Stover and special guest Julie Alleyne, Vice President of Policy and General Counsel at the Surety & Fidelity Association of America, as they explore the SFAA, recent legislative trends and corresponding Amicus briefs.
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