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Biomass in Massachusetts – Recent Developments
Practice: Green Business, Real Estate

In June 2010, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (“DOER”) released a study regarding the role biomass should play as a renewable or alternative energy resource.

New Massachusetts Law on Criminal Background Checks
Practice: Employment, Multifamily

On August 6, 2010, Governor Patrick signed into law Criminal Offender Record Information (“CORI”) reform that had been years in the making.

Are You Getting All of Your Brownfields Tax Credits?
Practice: Environmental

The Massachusetts Brownfields Tax Credit is available to certain taxpayers who cleanup qualifying sites in Massachusetts. The tax credit can be up to 50% of the net cost of the work.

A Real Estate Developer’s Guide to Carried Interest Legislation
Practice: Development/Land Use, Real Estate, Tax

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The developer’s promote or “Carried Interest” is under attack by Congress. This article provides an overview of the most recent Senate version, which is likely to be closest to any law that may ultimately be passed.

Massachusetts Extends Project Approvals for Two Years
Practice: Development/Land Use, Real Estate

The MA Governor signed the Permit Extension Act of 2010 (the "Act") as part of the broader Economic Development Bill.

DC Zoning Commission Adopts Emergency Amendments to Inclusionary Zoning Regulations
Practice: Development/Land Use

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Under the new IZ Regulations, any affordable residential project funded completely or partially by the federal or District government is entirely exempt from the IZ requirements as long as it meets four criteria. Cary Kadlecek outlines these criteria.

Implications of Financial Reforms for Commercial Real Estate
Practice: Real Estate

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It will take years before the financial industry has a clear picture of the regulatory framework created by Dodd-Frank, and the full ramifications for financing CRE properties will not be known for years to come. But it is not too early to provide initial answers to some of the questions that people are asking.

Two New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) IRS Rulings and NMTC Legislative Update
Practice: Real Estate, Tax

The IRS has recently released two taxpayer favorable Revenue Rulings regarding the NMTC.

House-Passed Carried Interest Legislation: Impact On Real Estate Partnerships – A Developer’s Perspective
Practice: Real Estate, Tax

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Congress appears poised to rewrite the tax play book for real estate partnerships, significantly increasing taxes on the majority of the developer’s Carried Interest.

Overview of Green Building Federal Tax Incentives
Practice: Environmental, Green Business, Tax

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The federal green incentives take the form of both tax credits and accelerated depreciation. Goulston & Storrs has been closely monitoring the available Green Building Federal tax incentives.

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