Loan Modifications: The Lender’s Perspective
February 2008 |
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Discussion of real estate loan modifications as a cost effective method for dealing with loans not repaid strictly in accordance with their terms.
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Kentucky v. Davis (Warning: This Case May Have Side Effects)
January 2008 |
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A look at the potential financial and practical implications of the pending U.S. Supreme Court case of Kentucky v. Davis challenging as invalid and unconstitutional the state's taxing scheme for interest earned on municipal bonds.
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IRS Begins Post-Issuance Compliance Initiative for Qualified 501(c)(3) Bond Issues
August 2007 |
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Bulletin discussing post-issuance requirements relating to the federal tax exemption of interest on Qualified 501(c)(3) Bonds issued on behalf of section 501(c)(3) organizations.
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Government Contractors Beware: Update of Ohio's Pay-to-Play Laws
July 2007 |
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Update on amendments to Ohio HB 694 and pending lawsuits and the ability of government contractors to make political contributions.
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Ohio General Assembly Adopts Various Amendments to House Bill 694
June 2007 |
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The recently passed Ohio House Bill 119, the state budget bill, contains several amendments to, and addresses a number of concerns raised since the passage of House Bill 694 which placed significant restrictions on political contributions by government contractors.
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Money Blows In For Wind and Advanced Energy Technologies
March 2007 |
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Bulletin on Clean Renewable Energy Bonds, a tool to help pay for advanced energy projects.
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Government Contractors Beware: Political Contributions Could Cost You Business
January 2007 |
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Bulletin on the new Ohio law H.B. 694 severely limiting political contributions by government contractors. The bill was signed by the Governor on January 2, 2007.
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Tax-Exempt Bonds Easier to Use for Manufacturers Due to Changes in Tax Law Permitting Increase in Capital Expenditures
September 2006 |
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Article discussing changes in tax law making tax-exempt bonds for manufacturing easier to use than ever before.
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IRS Announces Targeted Audits of Qualified 501(c)(3) Bonds With Window to Correct Post-Issuance Failures
May 2006 |
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Bulletin on a major IRS income tax audit initiative, focusing on post-issuance compliance, targeting qualified 501(c)(3) bonds issued on behalf of tax-exempt hospitals, housing agencies and other nonprofit organizations engaging in economic development.
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Financing and Operating Community, Recreational and Park Facilities Through Joint Recreation Districts
November/December 2005 |
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Overview of the use of joint recreation disticts to fund community, recreation and park facilties.
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An Overview of Ohio Ethics Laws: A Corporate Guide for Entertaining Public Officials
September 2005 |
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The Bricker & Eckler government relations attorneys have prepared this bulletin as a compliance guide to the Ohio ethics laws on public official entertainment.
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Securities Laws Do Matter
February 2005 |
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Discussion of disclosure requirements and duties of municipal officials to municipal bond investors.
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Proper Financial Analysis, Documentation and Disclosure is Vital in Swap Transactions
October 2004 |
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Bulletin for our investment banking and structured finance clients dealing with interest rate swaps relating to an issue of securities.
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New Central Post Office Allows Issuers to Easily Meet SEC Filing Requirements - September 2004
September 2004 |
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Bulletin on DisclosureUSA, a newly created central post office for SEC disclosure filings by issuers of municipal securities.
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Cooperative Economic Development Made Easy With JEDDs and CEDAs
July/August 2004 |
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Discussion of how a Joint Ecomonic Development District or a Cooperative Economic Development Agreement can assist municipalities and surrounding townships and counties.
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Port Authorities: How Can They Add Value to a Municipality?
May/June 2004 |
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Article discussing how the creation of a port authority can add value to a municipality.
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Special Assessments as a Tool for Economic Development
March/April 2004 |
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Article discussing how, through the use of special assessments, municipalities can offer real estate developers incentives to undertake new projects.
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Reverse Internet Auctions: A Better Way To Buy?
November/December 2003 |
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Primer on reverse internet auctions and whether they make sense for government procurement.
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Don't Let Your "TIF" Cause a "Tiff"
July/August 2003 |
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Primer on tax increment financing, an economic development tool.
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Lease-Purchase Arrangements Provide Creative Options for Capital Asset Financing
January/February 2003 |
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Primer providing general overview of lease-purchase arrangements and the pros and cons of such structures.
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