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Hot off the press: the latest issue of The Industry is here! Our Restaurant & Hospitality Group has put together another value-packed edition, covering key legal insights and trends to help you navigate the hospitality industry. In this issue, we’re diving into: Franchise Leasing: Whether you’re a franchisor, franchisee, or landlord, Eric Sigman outlines what…

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We are happy to share that Banking Department attorney Christopher Lhulier has been elevated to Shareholder! This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Chris’s hard work, practice area expertise, and client service skills. During his almost five-year tenure at the Firm, he has consistently gone above and beyond to provide exceptional legal counsel, build strong…

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RIW client Tavern in the Square was recently acquired by Authentic Restaurant Brands, a platform of leading regional restaurant brands. Tavern in the Square is a beloved New England mainstay, and this deal marks the next exciting step in its over twenty-year history. Corporate Department attorneys Bethany Grazio, Gary Bubb, David Musen, and Colby Trace…

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Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk featuring Megan Kearney, entrepreneur, franchisee, and Partner at Exit Factor Lexington, to discuss why every business owner needs an exit plan. Exit Factor is a business coaching and consulting firm that helps entrepreneurs increase profits, free up their time, and unlock their business’s true value. In their…

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Jack Murray recently joined the firm as an Associate in the Banking, Finance, & Lending Department. His practice focuses on bankruptcy and insolvency issues, as well as other corporate matters. Why did you become a lawyer? Growing up, I noticed that, for better or for worse, lawyers were always involved in most of the important…

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Congratulations to RIW shareholder and Chair of the Employment Group, David Robinson, on being named a 2025 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Go To Employment Attorney! Go To attorneys are recognized for their expertise, accomplishments, and influence in their field of practice. These lawyers are typically highly experienced, have a proven record of success in cases or…

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RIW client Precision Coating was recently acquired by Integer, one of the world’s largest medical device contract development and manufacturing organizations. Precision Coating has been the preferred supplier of manufacturing services for the medical device industry for over 65 years, and this deal marks an exciting new chapter for both companies. Corporate Department attorneys Gary…

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Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk featuring Brook Hartnett, one of the top brokers in the Transworld Business Advisors Boston office. A U.S. veteran and seasoned entrepreneur with a strong background in the fitness industry, Brook has seamlessly transitioned his expertise into the world of business brokerage. Now, he’s helping business owners confidently…

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Chair of RIW’s Restaurant & Hospitality Group, Adam Barnosky, will be a judge at the Massachusetts Restaurant Association Education Foundation’s 2025 Massachusetts ProStart Student Invitational later this month. Each year, the MRAEF hosts the ProStart Invitational, which allows schools to compete in culinary and/or management competitions. The judging panel is comprised of industry experts who…

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Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk featuring Matthew Allison, a Partner at Citrin Cooperman’s Tax Practice. He joins us to talk about the importance of a Quality of Earnings Report in due diligence during a business sale transaction. We kick off our conversation by defining what a Quality of Earnings Report is and…

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