RIW attorney Chris Agostino will moderate a panel at the 2017 New England Real Estate Journal Construction Summit on Thursday, September 28th at the Boston Marriott Newton Hotel. More information.
RIW Attorney Chris Agostino to Moderate Panel at NEREJ Summit
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At Your Service Newsletter: August 2017
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New Massachusetts DOR Enforcement Effort
Enhanced Scrutiny for Underreporting of Cash Receipts The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) has recently begun cross-checking 1099-K credit card receipt information against total reported revenue in order to investigate and uncover potential underreporting of cash receipts and thus potential underpayment of sales and/or income tax. After estimating potential cash income based on credit card…
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Alcohol Licensing Updates
MA Court Rules in Favor of Retail Sales of Discounted Booze: In a case brought by retail superstore Total Wines which appealed a decision of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”), a Boston judge ruled that state retailers can sell alcohol at steep discounts when they order in bulk. The ABCC issued a several day liquor…
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Massachusetts High Court Reverses Dismissal of Disability Discrimination Suit Involving Medical Marijuana
In a landmark decision published on Monday, July 17, 2017, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled that medical marijuana use may constitute a reasonable accommodation, overturning an employer’s termination of an employee for failing a drug test due to her use of medicinal marijuana. This is the first state court to require employers to…
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Equity Grants to LLC Employees Can Trigger Unintended Tax Consequences
To remain competitive in the business world, companies must hire, retain and incentivize productive employees. For some time now employers have been turning to “equity” compensation – stock options, restricted stock, etc. – to meet these needs. However, if the employer is a limited liability company that is taxed as a partnership (an “LLC,” and…
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At Your Service Newsletter: May 2017
At Your Service Newsletter: May 2017
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Alcohol Licensing: Legal Updates and Insights
There have been several recent developments in the alcoholic beverages industry which affect regulatory oversight, restaurant operators, brewers, non-profits, and more. Here is a rundown of the latest developments. New Commissioner to Head the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC). In January, Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg appointed Jean M. Lorizio Commissioner of the ABCC….
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RIW’s Bethany Grazio to Present at MRA/Gray, Gray & Gray Restaurant Panel Discussion: Around the Restaurant Industry in 160 Minutes
RIW Attorney Bethany Grazio will present on a restaurant panel at the MRA/Gray, Gray & Gray Around the Restaurant Industry in 160 Minutes. The event is taking place on Wednesday, May 31st. Click here for more details.
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The 25th Annual Restaurant Trends Seminar: Tradition + Innovation = a Successful Tomorrow, Monday, April 24, 2017
This year’s theme is LookbackLookahead, a look at where the industry has been and where it is heading. Panelists include some of the region’s top chefs and owner/operators, along with national and local industry experts. The 25th Annual Restaurant Trends Seminar will be taking place on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Seaport World Trade Center Amphitheater in Boston, starting with…
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