Outdoor dining throughout Boston increased as a response to pandemic restrictions and, over the course of the past three years, further proliferated as customers, restaurant operators, and local officials realized the social and economic benefits of outdoor dining space. Even as concerns related to COVID-19 subside, customers continue to seek the diversity of options offered…
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Franchising is a method of distributing products or services through the license of a brand and a system. It can be a lucrative growth strategy for a business (the franchisor) as it allows a business to grow its brand through providing the use of its intellectual property to others (the franchisee) in exchange for certain…
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RIW is proud to announce that Bradley L. Croft has been selected as a 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” by the editorial department of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. This distinction is presented to a select number of attorneys who helped shape the Massachusetts legal landscape in the prior year. The honor was in recognition of two…
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RIW litigation attorneys Jeremy Weltman and Adam Gutbezahl secured a complete judgment in client’s favor after a 5 day jury trial argued in the Massachusetts Superior Court. Our clients are a family that had been sued by a general contractor in 2018 claiming he was owed additional monies after he walked-off a major home renovation…
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Jeremy Weltman was selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as a 2022 Go To Business Litigation Lawyer. Jeremy’s business litigation practice focuses on complex commercial disputes from across the business cycle for a variety of clients, including small to midsize businesses and Fortune 500 corporations. Jeremy has earned a strong reputation for successfully counseling business clients…
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RIW is pleased to announce that Thomas P. O’Neill, III has joined the firm as an associate in the Trusts & Estates Practice Group and Corporate & Business Department. Thomas P. O’Neill, III concentrates his practice on estate planning and the administration of trusts and estates. Tom represents trustees, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries in all phases of trust and estate settlement,…
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Ruberto, Israel & Weiner is proud to announce that its Construction Litigation practice has been ranked “Tier 1” by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023 National and Regional Best Lawyers® rankings. Congratulations to all the members of our Construction Litigation team on this recognition!
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Proponents of the so-called “Millionaires Tax” won a hard-fought victory in their effort to enact a progressive state income tax for high earners. With this new tax slated to become law, taxpayers and their advisors are likely to take a fresh look at what income is subject to Massachusetts state income tax for both residents…
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