Rudy S. Salo

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• The Bond Buyer

  Despite budget issues, California school deal generates strong orders

  This article mentions NP for serving as bond disclosure counsel in the West Contra Costa School District’s recent sale of $352 million of general obligation bonds. The NP team includes Project Finance & Public Finance partners Graham Beck of San Francisco, Rudy Salo of Los Angeles, and Joel Swearingen of Washington, DC; senior counsel Travis Gibbs of San Francisco; counsel Dia Walrath of San Francisco; associates Brandon Caywood of Chicago and Janelle Walker of San Francisco; and senior paralegal Stuart Clapp of Los Angeles.

  Oct 25, 2024
• Radio Ink Magazine

  Minnesota Broadcasters Association head takes to the air to champion AM act

  This article, covering an appearance by Minnesota Broadcasters Association President Wendy Paulson to promote the importance of AM radio as Primary Entry Points for the Emergency Alert System, references a recent Forbes article by Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Rudy Salo that discusses the proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.

  Aug 30, 2024
• Forbes

  AM radio—the original driving distraction—faces extinction

  Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Rudy Salo contributed this article discussing the proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, requiring car manufacturers to keep AM radio in vehicle dashboards, and the potential consequences for carmakers if enacted.

  Aug 28, 2024
• Forbes

  Transportation woes at the No Values punk rock festival

  Los Angeles Project Finance and Public Finance partner Rudy Salo contributed this article discussing gridlock and other transportation logistical challenges that music festivalgoers faced, as well as the transportation fixes that are needed to help ensure future concertgoers can enjoy the headliner.

  June 28, 2024
• Law360

  EPA clean cars rule charts auto industry transformation

  Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Rudy Salo is quoted in this article, which covers the US Environmental Protection Agency’s new emissions standards for passenger cars, light trucks, and medium-duty vehicles. Rudy discusses how EVs could become a lightning rod of a topic during the election year with a confluence of factors currently working against them.

  March 22, 2024
• Forbes

  EVs and key transportation issues in focus in the 2024 election

  Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Rudy Salo contributed this article discussing three key transportation topics to watch as the United States heads towards the 2024 election.

  March 19, 2024
• Forbes

  The future of transportation must be a “connected” one

  Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Rudy Salo contributed this article looking at ways to better integrate autonomous vehicles into the current transportation ecosystem.

  Dec 28, 2023
• The Wall Street Journal

  A hidden risk in the municipal bond market: Hackers

  In this article looking at cybersecurity risks in the municipal finance sector, Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Rudy Salo discusses the evolving nature of cyber-related disclosures in bond deals and how ratings agencies have increasingly taken notice in recent years.

  Dec 7, 2023
• Forbes

  The 9–5 city is dead, but there is still hope

  Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Rudy Salo contributed this article discussing what cities and regions can do to alter their public transportation and transit systems to adapt to the post-pandemic world.

  Aug 1, 2023
• The Daily Journal

  Arab American lawyers mark heritage month with sold-out dinner

  This article recapping an event held by the Arab American Lawyers Association of Southern California last week quotes the organization’s incoming president, Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Rudy Salo, on raising the profile of Arab Americans in the region and the need for US Census forms and other federal documents to include a Middle Eastern and North African category.

  May 2, 2023
• Law360

  Biden’s accelerated EV push has auto, truck companies on edge

  Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Rudy Salo is quoted in this article, which discusses how two new vehicle emission standards proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency this week could accelerate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in the US. Rudy explains why the US is not ready to take advantage of funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the rollout of more EV charging stations to meet demand.

  April 13, 2023
• Forbes

  Why are catalytic converter thefts exploding and could there be an ‘EV’ silver lining?

  Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Rudy Salo contributed this article discussing a recent rise in catalytic converter thefts, what car owners can do to protect their converters, and why this could lead to an increase in electric vehicle sales.

  March 30, 2023
• News alert for February 7, 2023 The Bond Buyer Podcast

  Transportation’s futuristic push suffers growing pains (podcast)

  Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Rudy Salo joins this episode of the podcast to discuss funding and logistical challenges California and the rest of the country face with plans for high-speed rail and electrical vehicle charging networks while incorporating more traditional mass transit.

  Click here to listen to this episode.

  Feb 7, 2023
• The Bond Buyer

  Rising interest rates tops list of muni concerns in 2022

  This article on the biggest concerns facing the public finance industry in 2022 quotes Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Rudy Salo for his outlook on possibly seeing much more taxable debt related to infrastructure, depending on whether interest rates go up and by how much.
  Jan 11, 2022
• The Bond Buyer

  Changing circumstances reduced demand for California school note program

  This article, on the California School Finance Authority’s borrowing program created to help school districts manage pandemic-driven budget deferrals, mentions NP as disclosure counsel for notes issued in March and April for elementary, high school, and community college districts. Los Angeles partners Rudy Salo and Dan Deaton, and San Francisco partners Travis Gibbs and Graham Beck, all of the Project Finance & Public Finance group, advised CSFA in this deal. Update: New York Bankruptcy & Restructuring partner Robert Christmas also advised CSFA in this deal.
  April 29, 2021
• The Bond Buyer

  Investors want more standardized, robust climate change disclosure

  This article on The Bond Buyer’s California Public Finance Conference Monday, which focused on how climate change will affect investors and rating agencies, quotes Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Rudy Salo on the impact of Exxon Mobil’s litigation against California issuers on municipal markets.
  Oct 26, 2020
• Rockefeller Institute of Government

  COVID-19 Could Change the Future of Transit Funding

  In this article on how COVID-19 could impact transit funding, Los Angeles Project Finance & Public Finance partner Rudy Salo is quoted for his outlook on ridership in the Bay Area.
  July 7, 2020
• Governing.com

  How federal tax reform has impacted real estate

  Los Angeles Public Finance and Project Finance partner Rudy Salo says the impact of federal tax reform, which included a $10,000 cap on the deduction for state and local taxes, on the real estate market has not been as dire as predicted.
  May 20, 2019
• Governing.com

  Federal Tax Reform May Be Saving Money for States, Even High-Tax Ones

  This article about the federal tax reform’s impact on states quotes Los Angeles Project Finance and Public Finance partner Rudy Salo discussing the long-term effects it may have on government debt and how voters may react to bonds in the future.
  April 12, 2019
• Los Angeles Business Journal

  Train’s fate no deterrent: High-speed rail contracts proliferate

  Los Angeles Project Finance and Public Finance partner Rudy Salo is quoted in this story about the benefits and accompanying uncertainty for small businesses involved in large-scale infrastructure projects.
  Feb 12, 2019
• Bond Buyer

  Cannabis revenue is below California’s expectations, but growing

  Los Angeles Project Finance and Public Finance partner Rudy Salo is quoted in this article on the medium-term outlook for cannabis businesses, which may get a boost from a variety of political factors that could lessen the federal government’s resistance to legalization.
  Jan 3, 2019
• Governing

  Issues to Watch: 18 of the biggest policies and problems legislatures will confront in 2019

  Los Angeles Project Finance and Public Finance partner Rudy Salo is quoted in this article discussing how taxpayers across the country are likely to pay higher bills this April due to the new $10,000 cap on federal deductions for state and local taxes.
  Jan 1, 2019
• The Bond Buyer

  How autonomous vehicles disrupt transportation planning

  Los Angeles Project Finance and Public Finance partner Rudy Salo is quoted in this article on how autonomous vehicles will impact the future of transportation planning.
  July 27, 2018
• The Bond Buyer

  The Jetson effect on transportation

  Los Angeles Project Finance and Public Finance partner Rudy Salo provides his perspective on how driverless cars will impact mass transit planning in this Bond Buyer podcast.
  July 24, 2018
• Medium.com

  “I am an Arab American.”

  Los Angeles public finance partner Rudy Salo, an Arab-American with family roots in Lebanon, wrote this piece about the importance of the California State Senate’s recent resolution declaring Arab American Heritage Month.
  May 9, 2018
• GlobeSt.com

  Demand for Esports-Friendly Venues to Grow

  Los Angeles public finance partner Rudy Salo and Washington DC public finance associate Noah Lebowitz authored this column about the growing demand for esports venues and the opportunities it presents for communities and developers.
  Feb 23, 2018
• Civic Business Journal

  Executive interview with Nixon Peabody attorney Rudy Salo

  This Q&A features Los Angeles public finance partner Rudy Salo and highlights his educational background, career, legal practice and his outlook on the public finance sector.
  Oct 16, 2017
• The Bond Buyer

  Why Dealers are Struggling with Proposed Markup Disclosure

  Los Angeles public finance partner Rudy Salo is quoted in this feature story discussing the struggle facing dealers as they try to comply with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's proposed markup disclosure requirements.
  Sep 23, 2016
• The Bond Buyer

  Rising Stars

  Los Angeles public finance partner Rudy Salo is recognized among The Bond Buyer’s 2016 Rising Stars.
  Sep 21, 2016
• Law360

  Driverless Cars Pave the Way for Real Estate Development

  Los Angeles partners Justin Thompson, Rudy Salo and associate Daniel Eliav co-authored this piece discussing the potential impact driverless technology could have on real estate development as well as infrastructure financing.
  April 7, 2016
• The Beach Reporter

  Manhattan Beach eyes Silicon Beach boom

  This coverage notes Los Angeles public finance partner Rudy Salo’s new role on the Economic Development Advisory Council.
  March 18, 2016
• Law360

  Real Estate Crowdfunding Needs Compliance and Creativity

  Los Angeles Public Finance partner Rudy Salo is quoted in this article discussing growing interest in real estate crowdfunding.
  March 19, 2015
• Law360

  Cities, States Consider Tapping Investors Via Crowdfunding

  Los Angeles Public Finance partner Rudy Salo is quoted in this story discussing increasing interest among state and local governments in crowdfunding.
  Jan 20, 2015