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Coalition of Organizations Support ARRA  Extension of ARRA
For Small Local Governments & Nonprofits

Several organizations including the National Association of Bond Lawyers have signed onto a letter supporting extension of the American Recovery & Reinvestment ACT (“ARRA”) that are currently scheduled to expire at the end of 2010.  

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Fundamentals of Municipal Bond Law Seminar

Offered May 5-7 in Denver, Colorado

This Seminar is designed for attorneys, paralegals, government officials and employees, financial consultants and other municipal finance professionals and market participants seeking essential knowledge of municipal bond law and related municipal finance issues. 

The Grand Hyatt Denver is the official venue of the Seminar.  A limited block of guestrooms is being held for attendees at a discounted group rate of $210 single/double occupancy.  This rate includes complimentary Internet access in each guestroom and daily use of the fitness center.

For reservations, please call (800) 233-1234 and identify yourself as being with the National Association of Bond Lawyers to receive the group rate. The reservation deadline date is Friday, April 9, 2010. Reservations will be honored on a space and rate available basis until this date.

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NABL Member Advisory: Extension of Temporary Changes to Section 265 of the IRC

On February 3, 2010, the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL) released a Member Advisory, Extending ARRA Relief for Debt Issuance of Small Government Entities and 501(c)(3) Organizations, which evaluates the case for extending certain temporary changes made to Section 265 of the Internal Revenue Code in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  

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NABL Member Advisory Addresses Federal Securities Law Issues Related to Stripping Tax Credits

On January 26, 2010, the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL) released a member advisory that addresses the principal federal securities law issues that arise when stripping tax credits from underlying taxable municipal bonds. 

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NABL Submits Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Comments, REG-140492-02

On December 15, 2009, the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL) submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) comments on proposed rulemaking REG-140492-02 concerning the definition of solid waste disposal facilities. 

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Swaps Book Offered to NABL Members

Interest Rate Swaps for the General Bond Practitioner: Basic Structures, Documentary and State Law Issues is available as a print publication in the NABL store or as a free download available to NABL members.

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NABL Signs Letter to Congress Supporting Extension of ARRA Amendments to Section 265 Mar 12, 2010

NABL joined other municipal finance groups as a signatory to a letter to key Members of Congress…

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2010 Fundamentals of Municipal Bond Law Seminar

May 5–7, 2010 | Denver, Colorado

NABL's 2010 Fundamentals of Municipal Law Seminar This Seminar is designed for attorneys, paralegals, government officials and employees, financial consultants and other municipal finance professionals and market participants seeking a basic…

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The National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL) exists to promote the integrity of the municipal market by advancing the understanding of and compliance with the law affecting public finance.

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