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Unpacking the New Model Bond Opinion Report

After more than 20 years, we will release an updated version of our signature resource, the Model Bond Opinion Report, this September.

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Five Must Read NABL Resources

Since 1979, the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL) has been providing public finance legal professionals with relevant resources to help advance our industry and promote the integrity of the…

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Interior of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. Source: Phil Roeder via Wikimedia Commons
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Judicial Watch 2024: Admin Power and Establishment Clause Cases

A pair of recent SCOTUS rulings could reshape agency rulemaking and enforcement powers, and a case out of Oklahoma could be the next front in establishment clause questions.

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Seven NABL Webinars You Need to Watch

These webinars are designed to fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to access a wealth of knowledge and expertise at your convenience.

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Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority power plant. Source: Wikimedia Commons
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1st Circuit Reverses District Court Opinion in PREPA Revenue Bond Case

Long-awaited opinion in Puerto Rico bankruptcy case may help settle uncertainties in the municipal market.

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Budding marijuana greenhouse facility in Denver, CO. Source: Cannabis Tours via Wikimedia Foundation
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DEA Rescheduling of Marijuana

Regulators have proposed moving marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. What do we know and what do we not know?

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Members of the Board of Directors with Congresswoman Terri Sewell
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LIFT Act Reintroduced in 118th Congress

The three-prong bill would restore tax-exempt advance refunding bonds, modernize the small borrower’s exemption, and implement a new direct pay bond program.

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IRS Form 1040 documents on a wooden table.
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Gearing Up for a Potential Tax Bill in 2025

Key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) begin to expire at the end of next year, teeing up the likelihood of a major tax package in the…

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Six Takeaways from the Institute 2024

New format, new topics, new Institute. Here’s a recap from this year’s conference and what you may have missed.

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FY2024 Appropriations

We are tracking the status of FY2024 appropriations, where things stand, and what it all means for bond lawyers.

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President Joe Biden (D) waves at the attendees during his State of the Union Address on March 7, 2024.
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Biden Releases FY2025 Budget

The FY2025 appropriations season has begun. Here’s a quick summary of what’s inside and what we’re tracking.

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Groundhog Day in Washington

Congress’ long campaign of “hurry up and wait” stretches into February; a tax deal passes the House but faces uncertainty in the Senate; FY2024 spending update; and the SEC suspends…