In 2018 we saw an extraordinary rise in interest for commentary and analysis about Opportunity Zones, a new tax incentive that creates opportunities for investment and development in qualified low-income communities. Many of our contributors acted upon the ... opportunity ... and so here - for your reference - is a quick recap of some of the most well-read writing on this popular topic to be published on JD Supra during the year:

1. Opportunity Zones: Tax Reform’s New Economic Development Tool - by Alexander Flachsbart and Daniel James Ruth at Balch & Bingham
2. [Video] Taking Advantage of Opportunity Zones: A Panel Discussion - by Lisa Starczewski, Sherman Smith III, and William P. Conaboy, Jr at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
3. Opportunity Zones: How Communities Can Leverage This New Provision to Jumpstart Investment - by Amy Elliott, Susan Lent, and John Marciano III at Akin Gump
4. Tax Reform's New Incentives for Investments in Low-Income Communities: Part 1 - State Governors Given Responsibility for Nominations of Opportunity Zones - by Kathleen Nilles and Kristin DeKuiper at Holland & Knight
5. Tax Reform Establishes Municipal Opportunity Zones for Investment - by Erick Russell and Michael Andreana at Pullman & Comley
6. [Video] What Are Opportunity Zones & Opportunity Funds? George Morrison Explains the Investment Potential - by George Morrison at McNair Law Firm
7. 7 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Opportunity Zones - by George Morrison at McNair Law Firm
8. States Designate Opportunity Zones - by Kris Eimicke and Robert Ravenelle at Pierce Atwood
9. California’s Proposed Opportunity Zones Announced - by Julie Treppa at Farella Braun + Martel
10. New Opportunity Zone Federal Tax Incentive Is Available to Cannabis Businesses - by Eric Kodesch at Lane Powell
11. Investing In Qualified Opportunity Funds - by Adam Tarleton, John Cross Jr., and Anthony Barwick at Brooks Pierce
12. Qualified Opportunity Zones Open Greater Development Opportunities in Georgia - by Shaney Lokken, Tyler Smith, and Ray Jones at Parker Poe
13. Qualified Opportunity Zones - A Potentially Powerful New Tax Incentive - by David Gilbert and Jack Miles at Kelley Drye

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[*This data is derived from Beacon Insights, JD Supra's market intelligence dashboard. To discover more about Opportunity Zones and related issues, including interest in specific industries, top authors, trends, and additional market intelligence, read about Beacon Insights here. Contact us to learn how your marketing and BD teams can grow business with Beacon Insights.]