RIW’s Adam Barnosky quoted in Boston Herald article on Cannabis and Condo bylaws

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RIW’s Adam Barnosky was quoted in a Boston Herald article on Cannabis and Condo bylaws. Full article.

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At Your Service Newsletter: February 2017

At Your Service Newsletter: February 2017

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Tenant Estoppel Certificates in Restaurant Leasing

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What is a Tenant Estoppel Certificate? Usually, an estoppel certificate is requested by either the landlord or tenant whenever it is selling or refinancing property.  In either case, the effect of the estoppel certificate is to bind the executing party to certain statements of fact and representations relative to the lease for the benefit of…

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4 Ways Contractors Can “Stay Out of the Weeds” When Building a Cannabis Facility or Retail Store

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With passage of the Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative in 2012 and the more recent Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act of 2016 which legalized recreational marijuana. Massachusetts is on its way to becoming the east-coast hub for the marijuana industry. As growers and dispensaries scramble to become operational and seek experienced contractors to build their…

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RIW Client Wahlburgers Announces Major Expansion Plan

Congratulations to RIW client Wahlburgers on their major expansion plan. Full article.

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Chris Agostino Commentary: CREDITORS PIERCE LLC LIMITED LIABILITY

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CREDITORS PIERCE LLC LIMITED LIABILITY –  Click here to view case The Bankruptcy Court recently ruled that the assets of a Massachusetts limited liability company were available to satisfy the debts of a related business where the common owner of both companies failed to observe more than “minimum” formalities between the two entities. Judge Feeney’s decision…

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RIW’s Adam Barnosky to Speak at NEREJ Cannabis in Commercial Real Estate Summit

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This timely program will feature RIW Real Estate Attorney Adam Barnosky who will discuss how the recent changes to marijuana laws will impact the commercial real estate industry. This event will be taking place Wednesday, February 8th at the Boston Marriott Newton Hotel. More information.

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RIW Real Estate Attorney Michael Rosen to Moderate Panel on Restaurant Development

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RIW Real Estate Attorney Michael Rosen will moderate a panel on Restaurant Development at Bisnow’s Restaurant Development Summit on February 9, 2017. The event will take place at District Hall starting at 4pm. Click here for more details or to register. Friends of RIW can use discount code to receive 20% off registration: BHR20I1wNA.

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FLSA ALERT: Texas Federal District Court Issues Injunction Preventing Implementation of FLSA Salary Increase

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On May 21, 2016, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued new overtime regulations that increased the salary threshold for certain exempt employees, increasing it from $455 per week (or $23,660 per year) to $913 per week (or $47,476 per year).  These changes were to be effective on December 1, 2016. However, on November 22,…

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RIW Attorneys Will Be Participating on Panels at the Entrepreneurship Institute’s Presidents’ Forum Boston

The following RIW Attorneys will be participating on panels at The Entrepreneurship Institute’s Presidents’ forum on November 15th: Deborah Pechet Quinan, Are you Taking Advantage of Wealth Planning Strategies Available to Business Owners? Dave Robinson, Building and Protecting Enterprise Value Bethany Grazio, 5 Factors that Contribute to Sustainable Growth More information or Register.

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