To our clients, friends, and colleagues, In these times of distancing and separation, we can still be together in spirit to support one another. This holiday season, RIW has made gifts to the following organizations which are making a difference in the lives of those most affected: Behind You The Greater Boston Food Bank Restaurant…
Client Alert: Massachusetts House Bill Proposes to End Local COVID-19 Permitting Stay as of December 1, 2020
Earlier this year, we reported that House Bill 4617 effectively stayed the expiration of local approvals and permitting deadlines as of March 10, 2020 in response to COVID-19. Governor Baker also issued COVID-19 Executive Order No. 17, which stayed permitting activity before state agencies. Both the state and local orders were originally set to expire,…
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Jeremy Y. Weltman Joins Ruberto, Israel & Weiner’s Litigation Department
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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RIW Employment Law Attorney David Robinson Will Be a Panelist on ProVisors Business Advisory Webinar Hiring and Managing in the Workplace in the New Normal
The ProVisors Business Advisory Group is hosting a weekly webinar series called “Surviving, Thriving and Growing Your Business Through the Pandemic” from September 29, 2020, to November 10, 2020. RIW employment law attorney David Robinson will be a panelist on the webinar Hiring and Managing in the Workplace in the “New Normal” taking place on…
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Client Alert: Step II of Phase III Reopening Plan Announced
On September 29, 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that effective Monday, October 5th, lower risk communities* will be permitted to move into Step II of Phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan with the following restrictions: Indoor performance venues will be permitted to open with 50% capacity with a maximum of 250 people….
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Client Alert: State Tax Deferral for Massachusetts Retail & Hospitality Industries
On September 15, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced an extension of state tax deferral measures aimed at easing COVID-19 related financial burdens for the retail and hospitality sectors. The tax deferral extension will include the following measures: Extended Time Period for Deferral. Sales tax, meals tax, and room occupancy taxes will be…
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Christopher J. Lhulier Joins Ruberto, Israel & Weiner’s Banking, Finance & Lending and Bankruptcy, Workout & Insolvency Groups
Ruberto, Israel & Weiner is pleased to announce that Christopher J. Lhulier has joined the firm as an associate in our Banking, Finance & Lending and Bankruptcy, Workout & Insolvency Groups. He will focus his practice in the areas of debt finance, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate matters. Chris’s practice will focus on advising borrowers and lenders in all…
Impact of the Pandemic on Restaurant Leases and Valuations
We thought you’d be interested in this summary put together by Restaurant Trends Seminar partner, the Boston Restaurant Group: In the past a “good” lease was always considered the most valuable asset of a restaurant. Post COVID-19, it has become the restaurant’s greatest liability. I realize how difficult the past few months have been for everyone in the…
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Patrick Ford Joins Ruberto, Israel & Weiner’s Corporate & Business Group
Ruberto, Israel & Weiner is pleased to announce that Patrick Ford has joined the firm as an associate in our Corporate & Business Group. Patrick will focus his practice on advising clients with regard to a variety of corporate and business matters, including emerging companies, mergers and acquisitions, and more. Patrick will also work with…
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Webinar Recording: Re-Opening Guidance for the Massachusetts Restaurant Industry
Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in the Re-Opening Guidance for the Massachusetts Restaurant Industry webinar last Wednesday. These are challenging times and we hope it was useful. As many people requested, we are enclosing a recording of the webinar in the link below for those who would like to review what was covered….
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