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Newsletter - VOL 3 - 09

CASE SUMMARY: TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR LOCAL GAS DISTRIBUTORS CHALLENGED
Principles of Comity and Federalism Do Not Bar Action Commerce Energy, Inc. v. Levin, 554 F.3d 1094 (C.A. 6, Feb. 4, 2009)

SUPREME COURT AFFECT ON NURSING HOME ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS

SBA LAUNCHES NEW 100% GUARANTEE ARC LOAN PROGRAM TO HELP STRUGGLING BUSINESSES

NEW LAWS REGARDING COBRA CONTINUATION COVERAGE UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 [“ARRA”]
Important COBRA information from CWS Parnter, Elizabeth M. Stanton

AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 - HOW THE TAX CHANGES AFFECT YOU
On February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “Recovery Act”) was signed into law.  In this summary, Lark Mallory will update you on some of the provisions that could impact you and your business.

EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT: NEW LAW REGARDING COBRA CONTINUATION COVERAGE UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009
Elizabeth Stanton outlines how the ARRA may affect you if your Company’s group health plan is subject to COBRA.

2009 EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT
Employment law issues and developments for the New Year.