Bricker & Eckler LLP Partners with Clients to Fully Utilize Financing Opportunities Offered by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
September 2009 |
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Bricker & Eckler LLP recently partnered with two of its clients to take advantage of the unique financing options created under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. |
A Primer of ARRA Reporting Requirements
September 2009 |
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Bulletin on the quarterly reporting requirements of recipients of monies from the Recovery Act. |
Getting the Deal Done During the Current Credit Crisis
June 2009 |
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Powerpoint presentation on surviving the credit crisis and getting deals accomplished. |
Renewable Energy Finance as an Economic Development Tool
May 2009 |
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Powerpoint presentation on using the renewable energy tax provisions of the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
to benefit your project. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Securities Laws Do Matter
February 2005 |
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Discussion of disclosure requirements and duties of municipal officials to municipal bond investors. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Don't Let Your "TIF" Cause a "Tiff"
July/August 2003 |
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Primer on tax increment financing, an economic development tool. |
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. |