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Opportunity Zones 2.0: New Rules, New Incentives and What Comes Next
September 01, 2026
By: Jonathan Moon, Mallory Vincelli and Emmie Thompson (2026 Summer Law Clerk, 2L at University of South Carolina Rice School of Law)Congress recently made the federal Opportunity Zone program permanent in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “Act”), creating new long-term planning opportunities for investors, developers, businesses, and local governments. While Opportunity Zones have existed since 2017, recent legislative changes have reshaped eligibility requirements, expanded certain incentives, and established a new designation process that could affect future investment across South Carolina, North Carolina, and the broader United States.
This article highlights key updates and considerations for stakeholders as states begin redesignating Opportunity Zones.
81 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 20, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 81 attorneys for inclusion in The 2027 Best Lawyers in America®, including seven attorneys as "Lawyer of the Year" and nine attorneys as "Ones to Watch."SC Department of Revenue Issues Revised Guidance on Abandoned Textile Mill Credits
June 29, 2026
On Friday, June 26, 2026, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (“SCDOR”) issued a revised version of Revenue Ruling #25-1, addressing tax credits pursuant to the South Carolina Textile Communities Revitalization Act (the "Act”).Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Recognized in 2026 ‘Best Law Firms’ by Best Lawyers®
November 14, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. has been named a top-tier firm by Best Lawyers® in its 2026 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 17th consecutive year.Estate Planning Checklist: Protect Your Legacy and Your Loved Ones
October 31, 2025
Creating or updating your estate plan ensures that your assets, health and legacy are managed according to your wishes. In recognition of National Estate Planning Awareness Month, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Mac McLean shared insights in a recent blog on the essential estate planning documents everyone should consider. To help you become more familiar with the key documents and decisions to discuss with your estate planning attorney, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Mallory Vincelli has prepared the following estate planning checklist.The Estate Planning Documents Everyone Should Consider
October 21, 2025
October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month — a timely reminder that everyone, not just the wealthy or elderly, benefits from having a plan for the future. Regardless of the size of your estate, having the right legal documents in place ensures that your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected. For high-net-worth individuals, these documents also form the cornerstone of a strategy to preserve and transfer wealth efficiently.Here are the estate planning documents every person should consider having — and why each one matters.
73 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 21, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., is proud to announce that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 73 HSB attorneys for inclusion in The 2026 Best Lawyers in America®, including eleven attorneys as "Lawyer of the Year" and six attorneys as "Ones to Watch."47 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Attorneys Named 2025 “Legal Elite”
August 08, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that 47 of our attorneys have been named 2025 “Legal Elite” by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, Charleston Business Magazine, B2B The Grand Strand and B2B Pee Dee Business.Frank Cureton Named 2025 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Tax Law in Columbia, South Carolina
April 23, 2025
The 2025 edition of Best Lawyers® has named Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. shareholder Frank Cureton “Lawyer of the Year” for Tax Law in Columbia, South Carolina.Will Johnson, Frank Davis Named 2025 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Economic Development Law for Columbia, Greenville
February 20, 2025
The 2025 edition of Best Lawyers® has named two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. shareholders “Lawyer of the Year” for Economic Development Law in their respective regions.