On October 16, 2008, NASDAQ implemented a temporary suspension of the $1 bid price rule. This temporary extension is set to expire on Friday, January 16, 2009. Beginning January 19, 2009, NASDAQ will start a fresh clock ticking on any company whose bid price has closed below $1/share. <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/109588-why-nasdaq-should-eliminate-the-under-1-30-day-bid-price-rule" target="_blank">http://seekingalpha.com/article/109588-why-nasdaq-should-eliminate-the-under-1-30-day-bid-price-rule</a>