RIW Real Estate Attorney Michael Rosen represented Dundee Redspring LLC, and Ozzy Properties in a variety of land use matters concerning this project. Check out the full story here.
RIW Real Estate Attorney Michael Rosen Represented Dundee Redspring LLC, and Ozzy Properties in a Variety of Land Use Matters Concerning this Project
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Brad Croft Appointed to the Swampscott Zoning Board of Appeals
Congratulations to Brad Croft on his recent appointment to the Swampscott Zoning Board of Appeals. Brad brings extensive experience handling land use, construction, and other real estate matters to the board.
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RIW’s Gary Bubb Offers Thoughts on New SEC Crowdfunding Regulations
SEC Crowdfunding Regulations: Crowded with Obstacles May 16, 2016 was the kickoff date for “equity” crowdfunding under Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Act (the “JOBS Act,” signed into law in 2012). Historically, crowdfunding has been a financing method that companies (“issuers”) use to raise capital by obtaining small amounts of money from a…
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Overtime Regulations Revised: Department of Labor Issues Final Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Regulations to Increase the Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its final regulations related to the FLSA’s “white collar” exemptions, which apply to executive, administrative, and professional employees. Here are the key points on what has been changed: Salary Threshold Has Increased To $913/week In order for an employee to qualify for a white collar exemption, his…
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UPDATE: Final Publication of Department of Labor Proposes FLSA Regulations to Increase the Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees is Imminent
On June 30, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor announced its proposed revised regulations related to the Fair Labor Standard Act’s “white collar” exemptions, which apply to executive, administrative, professional, outside sales and computer employees. The publication date of the final regulations remains uncertain, but a growing consensus is that they are likely to be…
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At Your Service Newsletter April 2016
At Your Service Newsletter – April 2016
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RIW Construction Attorney Bradley Croft to Speak on MCLE Panel
RIW Construction Attorney Bradley Croft to speak at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Program “Top 25 Critical Cases Every Real Estate Litigation, Title, Land Use & Environmental Lawyer Must Know” on February 24, 2016. For more information about this program, click here.
RIW Corporate and Real Estate Attorney Christopher Agostino’s article on suburban restaurant development featured in the NEREJ
RIW Corporate and Real Estate Attorney Christopher Agostino’s recent article on suburban restaurant development was featured in the New England Real Estate Journal. Check out the full article.
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RIW Real Estate Attorney Michael Rosen Moderated Panel on Restaurant Development
RIW Real Estate Attorney Michael Rosen moderated a panel on Restaurant Development at Bisnow’s Restaurant Development Summit on January 20, 2016. Pictured below is Michael Rosen with the panelists, Jeremy Sewall, Chef & Partner, Island Creek Oyster Bar & Row 34, Leo Fonseca, CEO, Stephanie’s Restaurant Group, Steve Silverstein, CEO, Not Your Average Joe’s, and Lori McWeeney, VP, Samuels…
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Suburban Restaurant Development Requires Careful Local Zoning Consideration – Pre-existing/non-conforming uses, a particular concern
As Metro Boston expands into suburbia the demand for dining and entertainment outside of the city has skyrocketed. So too has the demand for suitable retail space in towns where residential-only zoning is generally the rule. While larger mixed use developments along 128 enjoy the benefit of comprehensive planning and zoning approvals under special permits,…
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