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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."South Carolina Department of Revenue Issues Final Revenue Ruling Addressing Key FILOT Timing Issues
August 13, 2026
Today, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (“DOR”) issued Revenue Ruling #26-4, modifying and finalizing a draft ruling, Revenue Ruling #26-x, discussed here.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”).Department of Revenue Issues Draft Ruling Addressing Critical FILOT Timing Requirements
June 12, 2026
Today, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (“DOR”) issued a draft revenue ruling, Rev. Rul. #26-x, providing welcome clarity on key timing requirements associated with fee in lieu of tax (“FILOT”) agreements.South Carolina Updates the Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act: What It Means for Economic Development
May 28, 2026
By: Will Johnson and Lee Scarborough (2026 Summer Law Clerk, rising 2L at University of South Carolina Rice School of Law)South Carolina has taken an important step to make it easier to redevelop abandoned properties.
On May 19, 2026, Governor Henry McMaster signed S.853 into law, updating the South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act (the “Act”). The changes are intended to remove uncertainty, expand eligibility and make the incentive more practical for real-world redevelopment projects.
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.Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Will Johnson Named to SB&D’s Southern Economic Development “Hall of Fame”
September 09, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. is pleased to announce that shareholder Will Johnson has been named to the Southern Economic Development “Hall of Fame” (volume 2) by Southern Business & Development (SB&D).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."Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Katie Busbee Selected for Leadership South Carolina’s Class of 2026
August 11, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. is pleased to announce that Katie Busbee has been selected to participate in Leadership South Carolina’s 2026 Class.