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Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Attracting Aerospace: The Risks of a Property Tax-Heavy State Tax Structure

When examining the tax structures of business-aggressive states, a common pattern emerges: reduced income and franchise taxes offset by steeper sales and property taxes. While this approach may work for some industries, it...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Federal Court Decision Empowers West Virginia Churches with New Legal Protections

A recent federal court decision has ruled that West Virginia must allow churches to incorporate, marking a significant shift in how religious organizations in the state can operate. This ruling opens up new opportunities for...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Last Call for Delaware Applications: Some tips for Applicants

License hunters may have whiplash with state application processes in Kentucky, Minnesota, and Ohio (10(b) licenses) barely in the rearview mirror, but Delaware’s new license application deadline is fast approaching....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Federal Appeals Court: Pay That Man His Money, Unless That Money Is Illegal Marijuana Money

Good news, bad news if you’re a cannabis operator that owes money to a creditor. But probably bad news for the rule of law. A federal appellate court has ruled that a cannabis operator is obligated to repay his debts to...more

Brooks Pierce

North Carolina Mid-Year Economic Report: July 2024

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North Carolina Is a Top State for Business - The new economic development projects North Carolina has welcomed in recent months show that our state is a premier destination where innovative companies are investing capital...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

City Releases Zoning Proposals to Support Business Development

The Department of City Planning (DCP) unveiled its initial proposals for the City of Yes for Economic Opportunity zoning package on June 13. The goals of this package are to foster job growth and small-business success by...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 3, April 2023

What Employers Can Do When a Union Knocks on Their Door - When a union knocks on an employer's door, it can be a shock and awe experience for the unprepared employer. It is important for employers to understand their...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Are Cannabis “Super Centers” a Cure for the Wheezing American Mall?

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Barstow, California, is located in San Bernadino County in Southern California’s Mojave Desert. The city is known for being home to the Fort Irwin National Training Center and the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, two key...more

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Hemp: Challenges and Opportunities in a Budding Industry

On May 12, Schwabe collaborated with Moss Adams to host a virtual roundtable that explored legal realities around owning and operating a hemp business in Oregon. Schwabe attorneys Lisa Schaures and Joe Hobson were joined by...more

Vicente LLP

8 Key Considerations When Expanding into New Cannabis Markets

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Gov. Phil Murphy signed a package of bills into law February 22 that will create a legal adult-use cannabis market in New Jersey. Several other states—including Montana, Virginia, and New York—are either implementing or...more

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New Jersey Landmark Economic Recovery Legislation Adopted

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To revitalize a state suffering from the economic and personal hardships wrought by the COVID pandemic, New Jersey Governor Murphy signed into law on Jan. 7, 2021, the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020. The Act adopts...more

Shutts & Bowen LLP

What to Expect Next in the Post COVID-19 Real Estate Market

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The pandemic has significantly impacted the real estate sector. With a surge in the number of employees who work from home, the demand for office space has softened. At the same time, growth in e-commerce has exploded,...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

10 Legal Considerations When Starting a Hemp Business in Alabama

So, you want to start a hemp company in Alabama. You have your big idea and a business plan ready, but you begin to wonder whether you should be thinking about any legal issues as you get your company off the ground. That’s...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Ohio Department of Agriculture now accepting applications for hemp licenses

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The Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Hemp Program recently announced that it is now accepting applications for hemp licenses for cultivators and processors....more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Ohio returns to funding spec-based commercial & industrial development

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In 2020, Ohio’s development officials are again awarding grants to fund commercial and industrial development projects that don’t have known end users. JobsOhio is now in the midst of launching a $50 million per year grant...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

ALERT: Lamont Forms Economic Development Partnership

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The Lamont Administration announced that David Lehman, Global Head of Real Estate Finance for the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs, will be the new Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community...more

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