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Changes Coming to Opportunity Zones Law

Changes Coming to Opportunity Zones Law

“Opportunity Zones” were created in 2016 under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to encourage investment in “distressed areas” by way of tax advantages on otherwise taxable capital gains. States were able to nominate up to 25% of their low-income census tracts to be...

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What we learned at the WNC Housing Summit

What we learned at the WNC Housing Summit

We were glad to be in Sylva on June 18 for a Housing Summit hosted by Western Carolina University and the Southwestern Commission Council of Governments. Bob provided the keynote address (slides available on our LinkedIn) and were pleased to see and be around so many...

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Disclosure of climate and cybersecurity risks

Disclosure of climate and cybersecurity risks

Local government disclosures regarding tax collections, outstanding debt, and any pension plans have always been important for complying with applicable disclosure rules and regulations. Climate and cybersecurity risks are two newer topics that have found their way...

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“Approved as to form”

“Approved as to form”

We’ve all seen those signature blocks for attorneys at the end of contracts, under the caption “Approved as to Form.” But what does it mean? In Frayda Bluestein’s  2009 blog on this topic she wrote that the caption suggests “ a limited approval – approval as to form...

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