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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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Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Michael S. Barr Testifies Before Congress on the Role of Community Development Financial Institutions Mar 12, 2010

On Tuesday, March 9, 2010, Assistant Treasury Secretary for Financial Institutions Michael S. Barr…

MSRB Moves on SHORT System Mar 12, 2010

On Wednesday, March 10, 2010, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) submitted rule…

Grassley Issues Statement Opposing Bond Subsidies Mar 12, 2010

Shortly after the House passed its version of a "Jobs Bill," the Hiring Incentives to Restore…

Idea of the Week: Municipalities and Unions Take on Municipal Bankers Mar 12, 2010

The City of Los Angeles has demanded that the Bank of New York Mellon renegotiate certain…

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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Upcoming NABL Seminars

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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  1. IRS Releases Updated Forms 8038-CP and 8038-B
  2. IRS Releases BABs Compliance Check Questionnaire
  3. NABL Member Advisory Addressing Federal Securities Law Issues Related to Stripping Tax Credits
  4. A Tax Compliance Checklist – 501(c)(3) Bonds
  5. IRS Notice 2010-07: Extension of Temporary Rules Allowing Governmental Issuers to Purchase and Hold Their Own Tax-Exempt Bonds

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  1. NABL Member Advisory: Extension of Temporary Changes to Section 265 of the IRC
  2. NABL Comments: SEC Release No. 34-60332, Proposed Amendments to Municipal Disclosure
  3. NABL Form Indenture and Commentary
  4. Model Bond Opinion Report
  5. NABL/GFOA C230 letter - The sample checklist could be used by bond counsel for an issue of governmental bonds and was prepared by a task force comprised of NABL members, NABL staff, and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

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  1. GFOA Approves Several New Best Practices Related to Disclosure, BABs and Derivatives
  2. IRS Releases BABs Compliance Questionnaire, Plans to Audit Some BAB Issues
  3. House Passes that Includes BABs Provisions and Extension of Surface Transportation Law
  4. Wyden-Gregg Tax Reform Bill Would Eliminate Tax-Exempt Municipal Bonds
  5. Idea of the Week: A “Lost Decade” for the States?

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NABL operates largely through the work of its volunteer committees. NABL encourages all members of the Association to become actively involved in committee projects.  Go to our committes page and click on a committee you think you might have interest.

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About NABL

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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