Variable-rate bonds

Banks failed to convince the court that the lawsuit doesn't meet the legal hurdles for a false claims action.

The state treasurer’s office began purchasing eligible VRDOs from participating Ohio health care systems and other critically important institutions.

The state stepped in to prevent Wall Street banks accused of wrongdoing in the variable-rate market from using what has been their most effective argument.

At issue is the so-called "public disclosure bar," which prevents a whistleblower from pursuing a lawsuit based on publicly available information.

The Illinois Toll Highway Authority’s $698 million refunding eliminates its synthetically fixed debt in favor of fixed-rate paper.

Longtime IRS employee Allyson Belsome will serve as senior manager for the office of Tax Exempt Bonds.

Major banks accused of manipulating the variable-rate market are seeking to get the court to toss out the second amended whistleblower complaint filed by municipal advisor Johan Rosenberg.

A deal this week will refinance Indiana Finance Authority lease appropriation bonds issued in 2008 for a convention center expansion project.

Also revealed is the addition of longtime NABL member Perry Israel to the Edelweiss Fund legal team.

The sections pertaining to public finance can be implemented immediately.