RIW 2024 Year In Review

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With 2025 now underway, we can’t help but reflect on what an incredible year 2024 was. It was a year of growth, teamwork, and milestones across our firm—whether through exceptional client results, expanding our team, or strengthening relationships in the legal community, we are grateful for every achievement that shaped our journey. Recognizing these accomplishments…

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RIW Client Rachel Miller Named 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalist in Best Chef: Northeast Category

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Congratulations to our client Rachel Miller, chef and owner of Nightshade Noodle Bar in Lynn, MA, for being named a 2025 James Beard Awards Semifinalist in the Best Chef: Northeast category. This is Rachel’s second consecutive year recognized in this category and the third year in a row that the James Beard Awards have nominated…

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POSTED IN: Hospitality Practice Group, News

New Episode of Transaction Talk | Insurance Policies Business Owners May Need

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Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk featuring Brett Beaurivage, Founder of The Bag Room. His company takes a strategic approach to risk, leveraging advanced mitigation and loss control techniques to prepare for any scenario that could impact you or your business, ensuring comprehensive protection. As an expert insurance advisor and consultant, Brett breaks…

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POSTED IN: Corporate & Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, News

The Industry: 2024 Year in Review

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RIW’s Year in Review issue of The Industry is now live! Click here for client highlights and updates from our Restaurant & Hospitality Group, including awards, event recaps, and the most-read articles of 2024.

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Jeremy Weltman Named Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Go-To Business Litigation Attorney

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Congratulations to RIW shareholder Jeremy Weltman for being named a 2025 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Go To Business Litigation attorney! With a no-nonsense, direct approach, Jeremy is a practical, results-oriented attorney who prides himself on thinking two steps ahead of his client’s adversaries. Jeremy has adeptly litigated and negotiated disputes for a wide range of clients,…

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POSTED IN: Litigation, News

Get to Know Attorney Riley Grinkis Tully

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Riley Grinkis Tully recently joined RIW as an associate in the Litigation Group. Her practice includes representing individuals and businesses in various civil matters, including employment, land use and real estate disputes, construction law, and commercial disputes. Why did you become a lawyer?  Interestingly enough, I had always expressed interest in becoming a lawyer, likely…

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RIW President Bradley Croft Quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Article on Prompt Payment Act

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RIW President Bradley Croft was recently quoted in a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article regarding the Prompt Payment Act. In J.C. Cannistraro, LLC v. Columbia Construction Co., the Superior Court recently reversed an arbitration decision that allowed a party to seek recoupment of payments made under the Prompt Payment Act after failing to comply with the law….

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RIW Client Griffin Greenhouse Supplies Acquires the Assets of Waldo & Associates

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Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Tewksbury, MA, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Inc. is a premier nationwide greenhouse and nursery supplier. The acquisition of Waldo enhances its ability to continue delivering quality products and customer service to the horticultural industry. RIW’s Corporate Department advised Griffin Greenhouse on all aspects of this transaction.

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New Episode of Transaction Talk | Cultivating Connections: Building Stronger Communities with SCI

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Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk featuring David Crowley, founder of Social Capital Inc. (SCI), to explore how small acts of service can make a big impact. With the tagline “cultivating connections,” SCI’s mission is all about building local connections through leadership programs and volunteer opportunities. Tune in to learn how you can…

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POSTED IN: Corporate & Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, News

Client Alert: Two-Year Permit Extension for Real Estate Development Approvals

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On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Governor Maura Healey signed a nearly $4 Billion economic development bill into law. Tucked into this legislation was a small gift for the real estate development industry in the form of a two-year extension for all pending development permits and approvals. Many projects have stalled following COVID-19 and a record…

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POSTED IN: Commercial Real Estate, News