President Trump signed an executive order yesterday that allotted additional federal resources toward the Opportunity Zone program. Specifically, the Order establishes the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, chaired by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, which will help streamline applications for communities to qualify for the investments. The council will work towards identifying federal resources and regulations to allow agencies to coordinate with state and local officials, as well as the Opportunity Zones’ stakeholders, and will prioritize opportunity zones in a variety of federal efforts, including loan guarantees, grant funding, infrastructure spending and crime prevention.
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Law School for CFOs
We are excited to host this highly regarded event offered in collaboration with the Boston Chapter of the CFO Leadership Council and presented by Foley & Lardner LLP at our Boston office.
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Legal News: International Trade Enforcement & Compliance
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Drafting clear compliance policies is essential for ensuring that employees understand their obligations and responsibilities in adhering to regulatory requirements and ethical standards. Here are some best practices for drafting clear compliance policies.
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