The October issue of RIW’s Hospitality Practice Group newsletter, The Industry, is live! This quarter, we explore some of the latest trends and insights shaping the hospitality landscape, including: Adam Barnosky and Michael Cronin tackle key updates and commonly asked questions about Boston’s new liquor license bill and approval process. Thinking about selling your business?…
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RIW is thrilled to share that President Bradley Croft has been named to the “Top 100 List” of Massachusetts Super Lawyers for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights the 100 attorneys who received the highest point totals among all Massachusetts attorneys during the Super Lawyers selection process which includes a statewide survey of lawyers,…
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In response to the recent passage of the Liquor License Expansion Bill, the City of Boston quickly established new application procedures in recent weeks and conducted outreach through a series of presentations by Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Licensing Board, the Office of Economic Opportunity, and the Boston City Council. While much of the local…
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RIW is pleased to announce that client the Home Décor Group successfully acquired Factory Paint & Decorating along with its related facilities in Pembroke, MA, making this its 25th location! Family-owned and operated, the Home Décor Group has been a one-stop, concept-to-completion source for home improvement projects in Massachusetts and New Hampshire for over 50…
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RIW is happy to share that 13 attorneys have been named to the 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Massachusetts Rising Stars lists. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Massachusetts who are selected through a multiphase process consisting of independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Selected lawyers received the highest point totals…
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I recently led a session at the National Retail Tenants Association Annual Conference on audit rights and restrictions that focused on the critical topic of verifying “pass-through” Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges and expenses, a pivotal aspect of cost management for large retail tenants managing leased properties. This session delved into the complexities and strategies…
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Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk featuring Adam Barnosky, Chair of the Restaurant and Hospitality Practice Group at Ruberto, Israel & Weiner. In this conversation, Adam delves into the unique challenges of restaurant transactions, discussing everything from liquor licensing and zoning permits to the intricacies of multi-unit franchising. He highlights how doing your…
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The M&A market has had a very nice run over the past several years, and more transaction activity will certainly continue as interest rates come down. As an attorney who has represented many sellers over the past 30 years, I thought it might be helpful to cover three things business owners contemplating a transaction should…
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On September 11, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law a bill which will create 225 new liquor licenses in the City of Boston over the next three years. The bill, formally titled “An Act authorizing additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the City of…
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Michael O’Connor recently joined RIW as an associate in the Trusts & Estates Group. His practice includes estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, and estate tax returns. Why did you become a lawyer? I always knew I liked to write and present an argument, so I have always considered going to law school. But, because…
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