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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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What's New

SEC and IRS Agree to Work More Closely to Monitor the Municipal Market Mar 5, 2010

On Tuesday, March 2, 2010, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Securities and Exchange…

Three Treasury Nominees Confirmed Mar 5, 2010

On February 11, 2010, Congress confirmed three of President Obama’s treasury nominees. The…

Committee Field Hearing in Los Angeles To Assess Recovery Act Mar 5, 2010

On Friday, March 5, 2010, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Edolphus…

NABL Submits Supplemental Comments on Proposed Solid Waste Regulations Mar 5, 2010

On February 26, 2010, NABL submitted to the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the…

Congress Acts to Restore Funding for Transportation Projects Mar 5, 2010

On March 3, 2010, President Obama signed H.R. 4691, the Temporary Extension Act of 2010, which,…

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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. NABL Member Advisory Addressing Federal Securities Law Issues Related to Stripping Tax Credits
  3. IRS Releases BABs Compliance Check Questionnaire
  4. A Tax Compliance Checklist – 501(c)(3) Bonds
  5. House Passes Regulatory Reform Bill

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  1. NABL Member Advisory: Extension of Temporary Changes to Section 265 of the IRC
  2. NABL Form Indenture and Commentary
  3. NABL Comments: SEC Release No. 34-60332, Proposed Amendments to Municipal Disclosure
  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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