RIW has partnered up with DCG Accounting to host a timely Forum for Emerging Growth & Technology Companies on “Beyond the Capital Raise: How to Align Your Finances and Operations for Continued Growth.” This event will be taking place on Wednesday, July 25 at Gather. In addition to hearing from business owners, financial and legal…
Beyond the Capital Raise: How to Align Your Finances and Operations for Continued Growth – A Forum for Emerging Growth & Technology Companies
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At Your Service Newsletter: April 2018
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Alcohol Licensing: Legal Updates and Insights
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There have been several recent developments in the alcoholic beverages industry which affect regulatory oversight, restaurant operations, new liquor licenses, and more. Here is a rundown of the latest developments. Budget Increase Requested for the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg requested a $3.69MM budget for fiscal 2019, an increase from $2.44MM…
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Employment Alert: New Assessments from Department of Unemployment Assistance
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If your company has more than five employees with health insurance from Masshealth or Connect Care, you should be aware of new assessments levied by the state. Last week, many employers received a new bill from the Department of Unemployment Assistance (“DUA”), which implemented the first assessments under the supplemental employer medical assistance contribution program (“EMAC”)….
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LLCs Must Modify Operating Agreements Now To Deal With Tax Law Changes
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Business entities that are taxed as partnerships (most limited liability companies that have more than one member are taxed as partnerships), will need to modify their operating agreements this year to address recent changes in the Internal Revenue Code that give extraordinary authority and autonomy to the “Partnership Representative.” For tax years that begin on…
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Adam Barnosky Appointed as Chairman of the Framingham Board of License Commissioners
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Congratulations to Adam Barnosky, who was recently appointed by Mayor Yvonne Spicer as the Chairman of the Framingham Board of License Commissioners. Adam, who specializes in alcoholic beverage licensing and regulatory compliance, brings extensive industry experience to the Board, which will have authority to oversee and license business activity in the community. Full story.
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Client Alert: Communities Seek Certification of Housing Production Plans As Development Activity Increases
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The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has recently seen a surge in the number of communities that seek to certify compliance with their Housing Production Plans. A Housing Production Plan describes a town’s strategy to develop affordable housing at a measured pace in order to make progress towards their affordable housing goals under…
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RIW Restaurant Trends Tasting Event
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RIW’s Hospitality Services Group is proud to introduce a special Restaurant Trends tasting event to benefit 826 Boston. RIW and The Boston Restaurant Group have hosted an annual Restaurant Trends Seminar event for the past 25 years. This year the group will present a special Restaurant Trends Chef Tasting event. Each year the net proceeds raised…
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At Your Service Newsletter: December 2017
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A Subcontractor Just Filed A Mechanic’s Lien On My New Restaurant. What Now?
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You are the owner of a fine dining establishment located in the heart of the financial district. Business has been great – so great, in fact, that you recently decided to relocate to a new, larger location. In the process, you have spent tens of thousands of dollars to fit out the new space, including…
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