Client Resources: Stimulus Package

Overview

Change is happening quickly in the Obama administration, and McGuireWoods LLP is helping clients navigate the evolving regulatory and business climate. Our Stimulus Team draws experienced lawyers from disciplines that reflect each aspect of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and related legislation. From energy and climate change issues to the Troubled Asset Recovery Program (TARP) to state and local project funding and the mortgage bail-out, turn to McGuireWoods for regular updates in these high-stakes challenges.

News & Updates

Congressional Ethics

May Lobbyists Still Lobby for Stimulus Funding? (4/6/2009)

Energy

Recent Legislative Developments in Renewable Energy Tax Incentives (12/29/2009)

IRS Issues New Guidance for Claiming ITC for Renewable Energy Projects (6/8/2009)

DOE Announces Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunities for Smart Grid Projects Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (4/22/2009)

Expansion of the Department of Energy’s Loan Guarantee Program (2/26/2009)

Stimulus Act Provides Significant Tax Incentives for Renewable Energy (2/25/2009)

Executive Compensation/Disclosure

Many HIPAA Changes under the HITECH Act Now Effective (2/18/2010)

COBRA Subsidy Extension: DOL Issues Sample Notices for Employer Use (1/21/2010)

Treasury Corrects Rules on TARP Executive Compensation Restrictions (12/17/2009)

HIPAA Breach Notification Under HITECH: What Employers Should Do Now (9/8/2009)

Treasury Announces Long-Awaited Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance Standards for TARP Recipients (6/12/2009)

Nothing but the FAQs: DOL Provides Additional Guidance on COBRA Subsidy Model Notices (4/9/2009)

COBRA Subsidy: More Guidance From the IRS (4/3/2009)

IRS Provides Guidance Regarding COBRA Subsidy Reporting Requirements (3/27/2009)

Follow-Up On COBRA Subsidy: What To Do Now? (3/23/2009)

Stimulus Bill Contains Strict New Executive Compensation Restrictions for TARP Participants (2/17/2009)

Trial and ARRA: New COBRA Changes Require Prompt Employer Action With Little Government Guidance (2/17/2009)

Treasury Department Releases New Executive Compensation Guidelines Under TARP (2/6/2009)

Government Investigations

New Federal Law Combats Mortgage Fraud and Other Corporate Fraud (6/5/2009)

Health Care

FTC Finalizes Security Breach Notification Rules, HHS Delayed (8/19/2009)

HIPAA Guidance and Request for Comments: Securing Protected Health Information and Breach Notification (5/7/2009)

Executive Compensation Limits under the ARRA: A Sign of Things to Come for Not-for-Profit Healthcare Organizations? (3/12/2009)

Federal Stimulus Bill Significantly Expands the Scope of HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Requirements (2/23/2009)

Medical Identity Theft Assessment Urges Government Leadership, Health IT Integration (2/9/2009)

Infrastructure

State and Local Governments: Stimulus Act Provides Project Funding Options (2/17/2009)

State and Local Governments: Stimulus Legislation Provides Project Funding (2/6/2009)

Private Equity

SBA Implements Recovery Act Changes for SBIC Funds (6/2/2009)

Public Finance

Extension of Stimulus Act Bond Provisions in Doubt as Bill Founders in Senate Provisions Set to Expire December 31 Unless Congress Takes Action (7/13/2010)

IRS Announces New Rules Relating to Certain Qualified Tax Credit Bonds and Build America Bonds (5/20/2010)

Jobs Bill Affecting Certain Qualified Tax Credit Bonds Passes Senate – President Expected to Sign (3/17/2010)

Revised House Jobs Bill Affects Certain Qualified Tax Credit Bonds (3/5/2010)

Senate Jobs Bill Affects Certain Qualified Tax Credit Bonds (2/24/2010)

Recently Introduced Bills Affect Public Schools and Energy Tax Credit Bonds (12/15/09)

State and Local Governments - New IRS Guidance Regarding Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds and Recovery Zone Facility Bonds (6/19/2009)

McGuireWoods is First to Market on "Build America Bonds" Offering: Closes First Public Offering for the University of Virginia (4/22/2009)

State and Local Governments: New IRS Guidance Opens the Door for Direct Payment Build America Bonds (4/8/2009)

Public Schools: Tax Credit Bonds Offer Financing Options for Building and Repairing School Facilities (3/30/2009)

Non-profit Organizations: Stimulus Act Encourages Investment in Tax-Exempt Debt of Higher Education, Healthcare, and Other Non-profit Organizations (3/16/2009)

State and Local Governments: Stimulus Act Provides Project Funding Options (2/17/2009)

State and Local Governments: Stimulus Legislation Provides Project Funding (2/6/2009)

Real Estate

ARRA and the Implications for Greater D.C./Baltimore Area (7/15/2009)

Taxation

IRS Issues New Guidance for Claiming ITC for Renewable Energy Projects (6/8/2009)

Stimulus Act Enhances Flexibility in Debt Restructuring by Temporarily Suspending the AHYDO Rules (3/3/2009)

Stimulus Act Provides Significant Tax Incentives for Renewable Energy (2/25/2009)

Stimulus Bill Reduces Tax Burden on Companies that Restructure Debt – But May Complicate Tax Planning (2/13/2009)

Stimulus Bill Reduces Recognition Period for S Corporation Built-in Gains (2/13/2009)

Technology

Stimulus Legislation Expands Privacy Regulation for Health Care Businesses (2/26/2009)