The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently announced that it has charged the City of Harrisburg with violations of various anti-fraud provisions of federal securities laws in connection with the resource recovery facility and other outstanding municipal bonds issued or
The “Civil War” With No Opposition – Notice of Allowance to Oregon for Football Rivalry
–Ben Kwan, Attorney
Work brought me to Harrisburg, Pa. during the first part of this week. Two colleagues and I finished with our business early Wednesday, so we took in the sights at the National Civil War Museum, which sits
SEC Warns Public Officials About Potential Liability
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SEC & Harrisburg Settle Fraud Chages: SEC Addresses Disclosure Obligations of Public Officials
For the first time, the SEC has charged a municipality for misleading statements made outside of its securities disclosure documents. The SEC charged the City of Harrisburg, Pa., with securities fraud for its misleading public statements when its financial condition was
Harrisburg, PA City Council Votes to Keep Anti-Choice Protesters 20 Feet Away from Clinics
Ms. Magazine: HarrisburgAbortion Clinics Granted 20 Foot Buffer Zone:Abortion clinics and other medical facilities in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania, were granted a small reprieve from anti-choice protesters lastweek when the City Council unanimously voted to create a buffer zone around thefacilities. Now
Everything Must Go!
Who knew that local governments were in the business of museum acquisitions? Not necessarily a great idea, if Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's experience is any evidence. According to this article, in an effort to boost tourism, a prior mayor planned to open
Reproductive Health Advocates Protest Pennsylvania’s Proposed Abortion Bills
Ms. Magazine: Hundreds Rally Against Pennsylvania Abortion Bill: Hundreds Of People packed the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Wednesday morning to call for the defeat of two bills that will restrict abortion access in Pennsylvania. The bills, SB 732
New Pennsylvania Law Allows Birth Certificates for Stillbirths
Philadelphia Inquirer: A new Pennsylvania law will allow birth certificates for stillborn babies, by Amy Worden: HARRISBURG – Six years ago, Heidi Kauffman, pregnant with her third child, went to her doctor for a routine exam. She was concerned
Effects of Pennsylvania Abortion Bills
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: No debate on Pennsylvania abortion bills' effects, by Brad Bumsted:HARRISBURG — Anti-abortion and abortion rights advocates don't often agree. But they do on what will be the effects of bills approved by the state House and Senate
SEC Investigates Harrisburg PA Muni-Bond Disclosures
The SEC is investigating whether Harrisburg PA officials provided investors with enough information about the financial condition of the city. According to a spokesperson for the city, the inquiry began last November. The SEC has recently stepped up its role