RIW’s Hospitality Services Group is proud to introduce a special Restaurant Trends tasting event to benefit 826 Boston. RIW and The Boston Restaurant Group have hosted an annual Restaurant Trends Seminar event for the past 25 years. This year the group will present a special Restaurant Trends Chef Tasting event. Each year the net proceeds raised…
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RIW’s Hospitality Practice Group attorney Kelly Caralis will moderate the panel at Boston Magazine’s Top New Restaurants Event on October 24th at the magazine’s Boston headquarters. Joining the panel will be Shore Gregory, Partner, Les Sablons, Island Creek Oyster Bar, and Row 34, Andy Husbands, Owner/Chef, The Smoke Shop, and Tremont 647, and Dan Kerrigan, Operating Partner, Prairie Fire,…
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Enhanced Scrutiny for Underreporting of Cash Receipts The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) has recently begun cross-checking 1099-K credit card receipt information against total reported revenue in order to investigate and uncover potential underreporting of cash receipts and thus potential underpayment of sales and/or income tax. After estimating potential cash income based on credit card…
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MA Court Rules in Favor of Retail Sales of Discounted Booze: In a case brought by retail superstore Total Wines which appealed a decision of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”), a Boston judge ruled that state retailers can sell alcohol at steep discounts when they order in bulk. The ABCC issued a several day liquor…
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At Your Service Newsletter: May 2017
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There have been several recent developments in the alcoholic beverages industry which affect regulatory oversight, restaurant operators, brewers, non-profits, and more. Here is a rundown of the latest developments. New Commissioner to Head the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC). In January, Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg appointed Jean M. Lorizio Commissioner of the ABCC….
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RIW Attorney Bethany Grazio will present on a restaurant panel at the MRA/Gray, Gray & Gray Around the Restaurant Industry in 160 Minutes. The event is taking place on Wednesday, May 31st. Click here for more details.
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This year’s theme is LookbackLookahead, a look at where the industry has been and where it is heading. Panelists include some of the region’s top chefs and owner/operators, along with national and local industry experts. The 25th Annual Restaurant Trends Seminar will be taking place on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Seaport World Trade Center Amphitheater in Boston, starting with…
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