Ruberto, Israel & Weiner Named in U.S. News 2022 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Edition

We are pleased to announce that Ruberto, Israel & Weiner has been named as a “2022 Best Law Firm” for Construction Litigation by Best Lawyers® / U.S. News and World Report. We appreciate our construction clients’ trust in our team and are honored by this distinction.

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Impact on Employers of the FDA Approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently approved use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of the COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age or older. Previously, all COVID-19 vaccinations administered in the United States were approved through Emergency Use Authorization (“EUA”), which enables the FDA to allow for use of…

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28th Annual Restaurant Trends Event

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Monday, September 13, 2021 | 2:00 PM City Winery, Boston Hear insights from leading experts, operators, and government officials on the state of the industry, reshaping the guest experience, and challenges facing restaurant operators at the local and state levels. PROGRAM Welcoming Remarks Michael Dorf, Founder & CEO, City Winery Bob Luz, President, Massachusetts Restaurant…

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Rachel M. Wassel Joins Ruberto, Israel & Weiner’s Trusts & Estates Group

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RIW is pleased to announce that Rachel Wassel has joined the firm as a shareholder in the Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Rachel’s practice focuses on all aspects of estate planning as well as the administration of trusts and estates. She emphasizes a collaborative approach to estate planning and works closely with clients’ financial, legal and tax advisors. In…

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Ruberto, Israel & Weiner Invites You to the 28th Annual Restaurant Trends Event

Hear insights from leading experts, operators, and government officials on the state of the industry, reshaping the guest experience, and challenges facing restaurant operators at the local and state levels. PROGRAM Welcoming Remarks Bob Luz, President, Massachusetts Restaurant Association Ruberto, Israel & Weiner Session 1: Operator Panel Scott Kearnan, Food & Entertainment Editor, Boston Magazine,…

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Webinar Recording: Construction Law Basics: Essential Concepts Every Contractor and Owner Should Know

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RIW Construction Law Partner Kirk J. McCormick hosted the complimentary webinar entitled “Construction Law Basics: Essential Concepts Every Contractor and Owner Should Know“. If you would like to review the program, a link to the webinar recording can be found here. Please feel free to reach out to Kirk if you have any questions about…

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POSTED IN: Construction Law, News

WEBINAR: Construction Law Basics: Essential Concepts Every Contractor and Owner Should Know

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RIW Construction Law and Litigation partner Kirk J. McCormick will host the complimentary webinar “Construction Law Basics: Essential Concepts Every Contractor and Owner Should Know” on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from Noon – 1:00PM EST. This webinar will tackle some of the fundamental issues that can arise on any project, from negotiating the agreement through…

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Employment Alert: Massachusetts Enacts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave

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On May 28, 2021, Governor Baker signed into law a temporary requirement for employers to provide employees up to 40 hours of COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) and created a $75 Million fund for employers to seek reimbursement. EPSL will start on June 7, 2021 and remain in effect until September 30, 2021 or…

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Sarah J. Melia Joins Ruberto, Israel & Weiner’s Trusts & Estates Group

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RIW is pleased to announce that Sarah J. Melia has joined the firm as an associate in the Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Sarah’s practice focuses on all aspects of wealth transfer planning and minimizing estate and gift taxes. Sarah prepares fundamental documents to implement her clients’ wishes for the disposition of their assets and…

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Client Alert: SBA Announces Registration and Application Dates for RRF

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According to a recent press release from the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), registration for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (“RRF”) will begin on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9:00 AM (Eastern Time). The RRF will also begin accepting applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon (Eastern Time). As a reminder, although all applicants are free…

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