In commercial real estate, the legal instruments that govern leasing and financing relationships are more than just contractual formalities—they are the bedrock of security for all parties involved. For tenants and landlords alike, Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment (SNDA) agreements, alongside Estoppel Certificates, stand as critical defenses against the unpredictability of property markets and financial upheavals….
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On November 21 from 1pm to 2:30 pm EST, shareholder Jeremy Weltman will present a Strafford webinar on “Allocating Risk in Real Estate Leases.” The program will explore risk issues in contractual indemnities, additional insured endorsements and subrogation waivers. Jeremy’s commercial litigation experience includes handling complex commercial and business litigation, employment litigation, Wage Act litigation,…
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RIW was proud to once again sponsor Boston Magazine’s Taste event, an annual celebration of the magazine’s “Top 50 Restaurants “ issue, in which several RIW clients were honored. RIW attorneys Kimberly Alley, Christopher Agostino, Russell Stein, Adam Barnosky, David Musen and Kelly Caralis attended the event on behalf of the firm. Learn more about…
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In November 2022, the world was introduced to ChatGPT – a large language model form of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) designed to simulate conversation and provide users with instant access to a wealth of information. In the just one year that ChatGPT has become part of our lives, businesses and individuals alike have scrambled to…
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Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk featuring Sarah Grossman, a CBI principal at BayState Business Brokers to learn about how seller financing fits into a transaction and why it can be both risky and beneficial for both the buyer and seller. Transaction Talk is a podcast co-hosted by RIW shareholder Eric Sigman and…
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RIW is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been named 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and two attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars. Bradley Croft was also named to the “Top 100” list in Massachusetts. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Massachusetts who are selected through a multiphase process consisting of…
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Michael Coleman from Boston University School of Law and McKenna McLean from Suffolk Law School were summer interns at RIW in 2023. Learn more about their time at the firm and their key experiences and learnings. Michael Coleman Why did you choose RIW for your summer? I was initially drawn to RIW for its extensive…
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On October 4, 2023, Governor Maura Healey ratified Bill H. 4104, doubling the Massachusetts estate tax exemption amount from $1 million to $2 million. Unlike the prior Massachusetts estate tax law, which imposed estate tax on the entire estate (not just the excess over $1 million), the new law taxes only the amount exceeding $2…
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Shareholder Bethany Grazio recently became a member of the Alliance of Mergers and Acquisitions Advisors. The AM&AA provide education, networking and resources to investment bankers, private equity firms and service providers in domestic, international and cross-border M&A. Bethany counsels clients on formation and organizational decisions, private offerings and venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions….
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On October 4, Adam Gutbezahl will present a webinar in collaboration with the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce titled, “Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Friend or Foe?” The webinar will explore issues related to the current and future landscape of AI in the workplace, including a look at the challenges and obstacles related to AI implementation,…
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