In a highly anticipated decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a $5 million judgment in favor of RIW’s general contractor client under a seldom-used law known as the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act. In November 2020, RIW construction law attorneys Bradley Croft, Kirk McCormick, and Roger Smerage secured summary judgment in Suffolk Superior Court in favor of their client in…
POSTED IN: Commercial Real Estate, Construction Law, Litigation
RIW is pleased to announce that Ari Stern has joined the firm as a shareholder in the Litigation Department and in the Franchise Law and Hospitality Practice Groups. Ari utilizes a pragmatic, interest-based approach to assist companies and executives in high-stakes commercial and employment disputes. Ari is a nationally-recognized franchise attorney whose expertise and leadership are a valuable addition to a…
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Kirk J. McCormick has been named Chair of RIW’s Construction Law Group. For over 20 years, Kirk has represented general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, owners, architects, and engineers throughout the United States on public and private construction projects. He has extensive experience with federal, state, and local government contracts, as well as a wide variety of…
POSTED IN: Construction Law, Litigation, News
RIW’s Litigation Team, led by Chair Bradley Croft, argued three separate appeals – two before the Appeals Court and one before the Supreme Judicial Court – during a single week earlier this month. The cases included an appeal from a summary judgment which RIW secured for its general contractor client under the Massachusetts Prompt Payment…
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Ruberto, Israel & Weiner congratulates our colleagues on receiving Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers of 2021 designation.
POSTED IN: Commercial Real Estate, Construction Law, Corporate & Business, Litigation, News, Tax Law
Massachusetts residential real estate lessors, property managers and brokers are facing increased scrutiny over alleged Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) violations. In fact, in recent months, over a dozen lawsuits have been filed in both State and Federal Courts, as well as the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (“MCAD”) against various lessors, property managers and brokers of…
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In one of the first written decisions from the Massachusetts Superior Court on the practical impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had in the commercial real estate space, the Business Litigation Session in the case of UNMV 205-207 Newbury, LLC v. Caffe Nero Americas Inc. not only denied an attempt at summary judgment by the Lessor, but also…
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RIW Construction Law attorneys Bradley Croft, Kirk McCormick and Roger Smerage secured summary judgment for RIW’s client under a seldom-used law known as the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act. In a case of first impression in Massachusetts, the superior court granted summary judgment in favor of RIW’s client, a general contractor, in a dispute arising over…
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RIW is pleased to announce that Adam G. Gutbezahl has joined the firm as an associate in our Litigation Department. Adam represents both individuals and businesses in a wide variety of litigation matters, including complex commercial, employment, construction and real-estate disputes. Adam also regularly counsels clients in other litigation areas, including civil rights violations, class…
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RIW is pleased to announce that Jeremy Y. Weltman has joined the firm as a shareholder in our Litigation Department. Jeremy’s wide-reaching litigation practice focuses on finding successful resolutions to his clients’ legal issues. He represents both individuals and companies across a range of industries including hospitality, real estate, construction, healthcare, restaurant, and retail. Jeremy’s…
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