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On October 4, 2023, Governor Maura Healey ratified Bill H. 4104, doubling the Massachusetts estate tax exemption amount from $1 million to $2 million. Unlike the prior Massachusetts estate tax law, which imposed estate tax on the entire estate (not just the excess over $1 million), the new law taxes only the amount exceeding $2…

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Shareholder and Hospitality Practice co-chair Kelly Caralis was recently featured in the New England Real Estate Journal’s 2023 Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight. In the Q&A, Kelly discussed her recent career highlights and provided advice to women in the commercial real estate field on how to choose the right firm to build a career. She…

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Meghan E. Hall recently joined the firm as an associate in the Litigation Department. Meghan represents individuals and corporate clients on a wide range of litigation matters, including land use, real estate, complex commercial and employment disputes. She guides clients through all stages of the litigation process from pre-litigation counseling to jury and bench trials,…

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“This is the world now. Logged on, plugged in, all the time.” Although this quote is from a fictional character (John Connor) in a fictional but fantastic movie (The Terminator), the point echoes true these days. Don’t believe me? Look no further than the newest technological disrupter: Chat Generative Pre-training Transformer. This platform, commonly referred…

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Ruberto, Israel & Weiner is pleased to present the Hospitality Practice Group’s new issue of THE INDUSTRY. This edition includes articles by RIW Attorneys Bethany Grazio and Adam Barnosky, information on the #CreditCardCompetitionAct, Attorney Spotlight featuring Eric Sigman, Client Spotlight on Jefferson Macklin (Traveler Street Hospitality), Industry News, Recommended Listening, Book Reviews and more. Check out…

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Buying an existing business is exciting, but also stressful, especially when it is your first business. Each business is unique, and specific considerations for purchasing a specific business may vary depending on the industry, size, and location of the business. In addition, the acquisition process itself can be daunting. Below are some lessons learned by…

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Check out the full The Industry publication: March 2023 Edition

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Outdoor dining throughout Boston increased as a response to pandemic restrictions and, over the course of the past three years, further proliferated as customers, restaurant operators, and local officials realized the social and economic benefits of outdoor dining space. Even as concerns related to COVID-19 subside, customers continue to seek the diversity of options offered…

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Check out the full The Industry publication: Year In Review 2022 Edition

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Check out the full The Industry publication: October 2022 Edition

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