The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA) became effective on the eve of the economic free fall stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Longleaf Law Partner’s bankruptcy law expert, Cindy G. Oliver, explains the new law in our 13-part series, Bankruptcy Buzz. Part 1 of 13: On August 23, 2019, the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA) was signed into law and became effective on February 29, 2020. The SBRA created Subchapter V of Chapter […]
COVID-19 Update
Longleaf Law Partners continues to monitor national, state and local health authorities’ updates on the status of COVID-19, as we are certain our clients and colleagues are doing as well. Based on all information available at this time, it is our intention to keep operating and maintain close contact with the needs of our clients and their individual projects so that necessary attention is provided to allow transactions to move forward. We intend to continue […]
Lawyers Recognized as NC Legal Elite
Big congratulations to our colleagues at Longleaf Law Partners for being recognized by Business North Carolina among the state’s Legal Elite. These top attorneys are chosen by their peers, with this award serving as a model for other awards and lists. The North Carolina Legal Elite is the only award that gives every active lawyer in the state the opportunity to participate. Ben Worley was awarded in the Litigation category, and Jamie McCaskill, David Miller and […]
Construction Technology Coming on Strong in 2019
Just like all of business and industry, the construction sector is embracing technology to improve quality, communication and worker safety. Here’s a look ahead at the technologies you might see on the commercial construction site in 2019: https://geniebelt.com/blog/top-10-construction-technology-trends-for-2019
Exploring Target Opportunity Zones for Real Estate Investment
Investors are eyeing the tax advantages of investing in Target Opportunity Zones, a new vehicle established under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The law allows taxpayers to defer capital gains taxes on profits from the sale of any property until 2026 and reduce that tax payment by up to 15%, among other provisions. Opportunity Zones have the potential to open up a sizable new sector within the real estate investment market. The program encourages investment […]
