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Tax Pitfalls for Purchasers of Distressed Debt
Practice: Tax

The current economic downturn has resulted in opportunities for investors to invest in distressed debt instruments. Debt investors, however, need to be aware of potential tax pitfalls before acquiring these bargains.

Is a Roth Conversion Right for You?
Practice: Private Client & Trust, Tax

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Beginning January 1, 2010, all owners of traditional IRAs, regardless of income level, will have the opportunity to convert all or a portion of such accounts to a Roth IRA.

Affordable Housing Preservation Law Imposes New Notice Requirements, Right of First Refusal and Right of First Offer
Practice: Affordable Housing & Economic Development

Owners of publicly-assisted housing in Massachusetts are subject to new requirements under a recently enacted law aimed at preserving affordable housing.

Amended Massachusetts Lobbying Law: Expanded Impact on Businesses, Employees, Attorneys and Service Providers
Practice: Public Law and Policy

Effective January 1, 2010, the Massachusetts Lobbying Law has been amended, expanding the scope of activities deemed to be lobbying, narrowing the range of activities exempted from regulation, increasing reporting requirements and increasing penalties for non-compliance.

Massachusetts To Phase In A Stricter Building Energy Code, Just Behind DC-- New York State To Follow
Practice: Green Business, Real Estate

Massachusetts has amended the State Building Code to require greater energy efficiency in 2010.

PACE Bond Financing for Energy Projects Gaining Favor, Adopted in New York
Practice: Green Business, Public Law and Policy, Real Estate

Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) finance is an innovative financing approach gaining favor around the country to promote improved energy efficiency in buildings as well as on-site power generation from alternative or renewable sources.

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