On February 4, from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM Hospitality Group Co-Chair Kelly Caralis will co-present a panel at the New England Bar & Restaurant Show on “Successfully Managing the Life Cycle of a Restaurant; Open, Operate, Exit.” Kelly, alongside Alex Weiss and Paul Turano, will delve into the critical elements that mark success in…
POSTED IN: Events, Hospitality Practice Group
On January 18 at 12pm ET, Adam Gutbezahl will co-present a webinar for the Rhode Island SHRM Chapter with Julie Alig from JLA Analytics on how AI can enhance everyday business practices, focusing on user-friendly tools and strategies that require minimal technical know-how. The session will also explore the legal side of AI, and will…
POSTED IN: Employment Law, Events
Boston Magazine named Bethany Grazio a 2023 leading lawyer in corporate law. Bethany counsels entrepreneurs and established companies on formation and organizational decisions, private offerings and venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions. Bethany often acts as outside general counsel for her clients, advising them on issues ranging from leasing, vendor and customer contracts and compliance….
POSTED IN: Corporate & Business, News
RIW attorneys Adam Gutbezahl and Sarah Melia recently co-presented a program on “ChatGPT & Generative AI in Estate Planning” for the National Business Institute. The program discussed how generative AI applies to estate planning, from AI assisted drafting and application to client communications. Sarah discussed how reliable (or unreliable) generative AI platforms like ChatGPT can…
POSTED IN: Employment Law, Events, Trusts & Estates
Litigation chair Bradley Croft was named a 2023 top construction lawyer by Boston Magazine. Brad is an accomplished trial attorney representing clients in a wide range of complex business matters, including construction claims, general commercial disputes, partnership disputes, land use litigation and zoning appeals, employment matters, condominium cases and tort claims. Brad is a recognized…
POSTED IN: Construction Law, Litigation, News
Hospitality Practice co-chair Adam Barnosky was recently named a 2023 top land use lawyer by Boston Magazine. Adam represents commercial real estate owners and developers, retail and office tenants, national hotel operators, cannabis companies, and various professionals and companies within the hospitality industry on a broad range of corporate matters, including commercial real estate development,…
POSTED IN: Hospitality Practice Group, News
Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk featuring Dana Hall, a seasoned franchise consultant with 20 years of experience in the industry. With a background that includes diverse roles at Panera Bread and Wendy’s Company, Dana offers valuable insights for both first-time buyers and seasoned entrepreneurs. In this episode, he delves into what makes…
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Shareholder Kimberly Alley was recently recognized by Boston Magazine as a 2023 top construction lawyer. Kim represents individuals and businesses in a broad range of construction disputes, employment law issues and general litigation matters. Kim has handled more than 150 trials before state and federal courts, including over 50 jury trials. She concentrates her practice…
POSTED IN: Construction Law, Employment Law, News
David Musen recently joined RIW’s Corporate, Commercial Real Estate and Hospitality Practice Groups as an associate. He advises clients on contract, general corporate and business transactions with a focus on both preventative measures and strategic planning. Learn more about him and his career path in this Q&A. Why did you become a lawyer? A variety…
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