To Participate or Not to Participate: The Treasury Department TARP Capital Purchase Program – Considerations for Bankers
Bulletin discussing considerations for bankers as to participation in the federal Treasury Department TARP capital purchase program.

Lawyer/Lobbyist: When Exactly Do Legal Ethics Rules Apply?
This is the first in a series of articles on the subject of legal ethics for the lawyer/lobbyist.

The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008
Bulletin on the new incentives for producing clean energy that are a part of Congress's Wall Street bailout bill.

State of Ohio Announces Criteria for Distribution of $150 Million Jobs Stimulus Program Dollars
Bulletin on the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority and the Ohio Department of Development roll out of their program for distributing $150 million in job stimulus dollars for advanced energy projects.

Lobbying Activity By Nonprofit Corporations: Benefits of 501(H) Election
"Lobbying" v. "Partisan Political Activity". Understanding the critical difference can protect the tax exempt status of non-profit corporations. Read about available options in federal tax law to protect your 501(c)(3) tax exempt status while you safely participate in lobbing activity.

Ohio Supreme Court: A Seller or Supplier's Liability For Defective Products Does Not Apply to Pre-1977 Sales
Article on an October 22, 2008, Ohio Supreme Court ruling that a 1977 Court decision does not apply retroactively to impose civil liability on non-manufacturer sellers or suppliers of defective products.