Stimulus Bill - Grants & Applications - Process and the Pitfalls

The Stimulus Bill -
The D.O.E. Loan Guarantee Program for Clean Energy Projects

Review of the Water Bill Package and review of the five senate bills.

Due to popular demand, we have scheduled a follow-up webinar with Victoria McDowell that will further explore through an interactive Q&A how Treasury will interpret various standards relating to its grant program under Section 1603.

The Stimulus Bill authorized an unprecedented level of discretionary federal funding for the renewable energy sector. This seminar will examine the compliance issues imposed on companies and organizations receiving Stimulus funds. Stoel attorneys will examine the Stimulus Bill reporting requirements, Davis-Bacon requirements, Buy American provisions and intellectual property issues.

Sustainable Food Increases Litigation Risks - Developing Strategies to Minimize Exposure

Presenters:
Vicky McDowell, ITC Grant Program
Greg Jenner, Stoel Rives LLP
Kevin Pearson, Stoel Rives LLP

The Treasury Grant under Section 1603 has been a game changer for the Renewable Energy market. Most people are familiar with the basics of the Treasury grant; however, many questions have arisen about how the grant will work in practice:

* How will Treasury interpret various standards, including starting construction and placed in service?
* How will Treasury police recapture events?
* What changes might be expected regarding disqualified persons?

Join us for a discussion of these and other pressing questions.

Making Good Marketing Claims - Product Labeling Pitfalls, Third-Party Certification, and "Green-Washing"

Series Title: Bringing Environmentally Sustainable Food Products to Market - Important Business and Legal Issues

Session 1:
Where to Start? Developing and Financing Sustainable Food Products
Moderator:
Ken Odza, Stoel Rives LLP

Presenters:
Monica Gelinas, Senior Consultant, Karp Resources
Steven Rowe, Darigold, Inc.
Duff Bryant, Stoel Rives LLP
Joel Dahlgren, Stoel Rives LLP