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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…