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Dubai Allows Free Zone Businesses to Expand to Mainland

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The Dubai government has recently allowed the companies in free zones to expand in the mainland Dubai. The decision was taken through Executive Council Resolution No 11 of 2025 and is aimed to increase investment and promote...more

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New York’s Cannabis Regulations: Understanding the Amendments to Proximity Requirements and Public Convenience and Advantage Rules

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New York’s Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) amended its cannabis regulations to refine licensing criteria, adjust distance restrictions, and strengthen public convenience and advantage considerations. These amendments aim to...more

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Aspire Incentive Regulations Approved by New Jersey Economic Development Authority

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On Wednesday November 10th, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) officially approved regulations for the Aspire Program. The goal of the Aspire Program, one part of the larger New Jersey Economic...more

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Final Tax Regulations Offer More Certainty to Opportunity Zone Fund Managers and Investors

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Opportunity Zone (or “OZ”) investment was hailed in 2018 and 2019 as the hottest and most innovative way of attracting significant private capital to distressed communities in the United States and its territories by offering...more

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Polsinelli Commentary on the Final Opportunity Zone Regulations

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Treasury issued final Opportunity Zone Regulations on December 19, 2019 (“Final Regulations”).  These Final Regulations update the first two rounds of Proposed Regulations (issued on October 29, 2018 and April 17, 2019)....more

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Germany: Waiver of Priority Checks for the Immigration of Skilled Workers

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The German government seeks to promote the prospering of the German economy as finding skilled employees from the German labour market becomes more difficult for many employers, especially in the industries of nursing care...more

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Final Opportunity Zone Treasury Regulations Released

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On Thursday, December 19th, the U.S. Department of Treasury released the long-awaited final Opportunity Zone Treasury Regulations (the “Final Regulations”). The Final Regulations and explanatory materials that span 544 pages,...more

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S.C. Avoids Accounting Nightmare for 2018 Tax Returns and Expands Tax Credits for Economic Development

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The South Carolina legislature finalized two bills this week that will impact economic development, the broader business community, and nearly every taxpayer in the state. The bill with the widest impact – H.5341 – was...more

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What Business Owners Should Know About Massachusetts’ New Non-Compete Law

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On August 10, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a piece of legislation entitled “An Act Relative to Economic Development in the Commonwealth.” This new legislation brings long-awaited non-compete...more

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Indian Trust Land: Taxation of Leases and Permanent Improvements

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Over the last few years, the Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) updated the federal regulations on leases and rights-of-way on Indian trust land. Important tax provisions were included in the new...more

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10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Import From Cuba

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One aspect of the dramatic shift in U.S. policy toward Cuba that has not been widely reported is a relaxation of the old rule prohibiting imports of most Cuban goods and services. Under the new rules, if your Cuban supplier...more

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Payments Industry Update: European Commission announces regulation of Interchange Fees and a ban on Surcharges

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On July 24, the European Commission unveiled its legislative package to adapt the EU payments market to the opportunities of the single market and to support EU economic growth....more

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