RIW attorney Chris Agostino will moderate a panel at the 2016 New England Real Estate Journal Retail & Restaurant Summit on November 10th at the Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel. More information.
RIW Attorney Chris Agostino to Moderate Panel at NEREJ Summit
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RIW Hospitality Practice Group Attorney Kelly Caralis to Moderate at Boston Magazine’s Top New Restaurants Event
RIW’s Hospitality Practice Group attorney Kelly Caralis will moderate the panel at Boston Magazine’s Top New Restaurants Event on October 25th at the magazine’s Boston headquarters. Joining the panel will be Jefferson Macklin the business manager and partner at Bar Mezzana, Meghann Ward the Chef and Owner of Tapestry Restaurant, and Eric Papachristos Co-Owner of Porto. More information.
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Adam Barnosky Joins RIW in the Commercial Real Estate and Hospitality Practice Groups
RIW is pleased to announce that Adam Barnosky has joined the firm in the Commercial Real Estate, and Hospitality Practice Groups. His practice is concentrated in representation of restaurateurs, hotels, real estate developers, and hospitality industry clients in Boston, Greater-Boston & New England. Adam represents clients in all phases of operations including: acquisitions, dispositions, financing, negotiating leases, land use…
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Overtime Regulations Revised: Department of Labor Issues Final Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Regulations to Increase the Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its final regulations related to the FLSA’s “white collar” exemptions, which apply to executive, administrative, and professional employees. Here are the key points on what has been changed: Salary Threshold Has Increased To $913/week In order for an employee to qualify for a white collar exemption, his…
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The 24th Annual Restaurant Trends Seminar – GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER… Setting the table for a winning concept
The 24th Annual Restaurant Trends Seminar – GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER… Setting the table for a winning concept is taking place on Monday, June 6, 2016 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Revere Hotel in Boston. Click here for for more details or register to attend this event.
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UPDATE: Final Publication of Department of Labor Proposes FLSA Regulations to Increase the Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees is Imminent
On June 30, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor announced its proposed revised regulations related to the Fair Labor Standard Act’s “white collar” exemptions, which apply to executive, administrative, professional, outside sales and computer employees. The publication date of the final regulations remains uncertain, but a growing consensus is that they are likely to be…
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At Your Service Newsletter April 2016
At Your Service Newsletter – April 2016
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RIW’s Bethany Grazio to present at MRA/Gray, Gray & Gray restaurant panel discussion: Around the Restaurant Industry in 150 Minutes
RIW Attorney Bethany Grazio will present on a restaurant panel at the MRA/Gray, Gray & Gray Around the Restaurant Industry in 150 Minutes seminar. The event is taking place on Wednesday, May 11th. Click here for more details. More information.
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RIW Corporate and Real Estate Attorney Christopher Agostino’s article on suburban restaurant development featured in the NEREJ
RIW Corporate and Real Estate Attorney Christopher Agostino’s recent article on suburban restaurant development was featured in the New England Real Estate Journal. Check out the full article.
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RIW Real Estate Attorney Michael Rosen Moderated Panel on Restaurant Development
RIW Real Estate Attorney Michael Rosen moderated a panel on Restaurant Development at Bisnow’s Restaurant Development Summit on January 20, 2016. Pictured below is Michael Rosen with the panelists, Jeremy Sewall, Chef & Partner, Island Creek Oyster Bar & Row 34, Leo Fonseca, CEO, Stephanie’s Restaurant Group, Steve Silverstein, CEO, Not Your Average Joe’s, and Lori McWeeney, VP, Samuels…
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