Article(s) published by this organization: 44
 | Overview of State and Local Green Building Incentives -- Massachusetts Jared Eigerman, Yuanshu Deng; Goulston & Storrs, [incorporation phrase format]A Professional Corporation; October 16, 2009, previously published on September 2009 States, local governments and utility companies offer various incentives to promote "green building," including the use on site of renewable energy and improved energy efficiency. Financial incentives can include rebates, grants, tax deductions and credits, and loans. Non-financial... |
| Overview of State and Local Green Building Incentives -- Tri-state Area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) Jared Eigerman, Yuanshu Deng; Goulston & Storrs, [incorporation phrase format]A Professional Corporation; October 16, 2009, previously published on October 2009 States, local governments and utility companies offer various financial incentives to promote "green building," including the use on site of renewable energy and improved energy efficiency. The incentives come in the form of rebates and grants, tax deductions and credits, and loans. The... |
 | Sustainability as an Imperative and Opportunity for Hospitality and Entertainment Jared Eigerman, Kenneth E. MacKenzie, Harold Stahler; Goulston & Storrs, [incorporation phrase format]A Professional Corporation; October 16, 2009, previously published on October 2009 Once motivated by altruism, sustainable development and building operation are increasingly encouraged by governments and market conditions, if not mandated by law. The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change is becoming a paramount policy concern at the local, state and... |
| Massachusetts Launches $15 Million Grant Program for High-Performance Buildings Jared Eigerman, Matthew J. Kiefer; Goulston & Storrs, [incorporation phrase format]A Professional Corporation; October 16, 2009, previously published on September 2009 The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has issued a Request for Responses (RFR) for its new High-Performance Buildings Grant Program. Using money from the State Energy Program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, approximately $15 million is available to all types of entities... |
| HUD and Treasury Issue Guidance on the Tax Credit Assistance Program ("TCAP") and the Tax Credit Exchange Program ("Exchange Program") Kelly B. Bissinger, Julia C. Livingston, Cynthia Langelier Paine, George L. Weidenfeller; Goulston & Storrs, [incorporation phrase format]A Professional Corporation; October 16, 2009, previously published on September 2009 Industry leaders tracking developments in low income housing tax credits ("LIHTC") should be aware of recent HUD and Treasury publications affecting deals with TCAP or Exchange Program stimulus funding. The HUD guidance focuses on new environmental review requirements for TCAP projects... |
| Green Building Incentives in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Jared Eigerman, Yuanshu Deng; Goulston & Storrs, [incorporation phrase format]A Professional Corporation; October 16, 2009, previously published on October 2009 The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change is becoming a paramount policy concern at the local, state and federal levels. Stakeholders, including lenders, insurers, tenants, customers and employees, are coming to expect or even demand that companies operate sustainably. ... |
| So You Thought the Lease had an Option to Renew...Think Again. Christopher T. Cardinale, David J. Rabinowitz; Goulston & Storrs, [incorporation phrase format]A Professional Corporation; September 26, 2009, previously published on September 2009 Renewal options are important tools for both landlords and tenants to mitigate the risks and uncertainties associated with long-term leasing. While commonplace in commercial leases, a recent decision by the New York courts voiding a tenant's renewal options reminds us that great care should be... |
| Senate Passes Travel Industry Promotion Bill Christopher T. Cardinale; Goulston & Storrs, [incorporation phrase format]A Professional Corporation; September 26, 2009, previously published on September 2009 Last week, Congress moved one-step closer to passing legislation designed to bolster the struggling travel and hospitality industries by promoting foreign travel to the United States. The Travel Promotion Act of 2009, passed overwhelmingly by the Senate on September 9, 2009, and now under... |
| Boston Landmarks Commission Proposes New Requirements for Projects Subject to Demolition Delay Review Adam Roy Hundley, Matthew J. Kiefer; Goulston & Storrs, [incorporation phrase format]A Professional Corporation; September 26, 2009, previously published on September 2009 The Boston Landmarks Commission is considering a proposal that would clarify and strengthen the requirement that applicants hold a community meeting prior to appearing before the Commission for a Demolition Delay (Article 85) hearing. Interested parties may wish to comment on the proposal, and, if... |
| Extension of Foreign Bank Account Reporting Amnesty Deadline Kelly B. Bissinger, Steven R. Schneider; Goulston & Storrs, [incorporation phrase format]A Professional Corporation; September 26, 2009, previously published on September 2009 The IRS announced a one-time extension of the Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR) amnesty program filing deadline to October 15, 2009. The IRS said the extension was the result of repeated requests from attorneys and accountants with clients seeking to meet the original September 23, 2009. This... |
