SEC Crowdfunding Regulations: Crowded with Obstacles May 16, 2016 was the kickoff date for “equity” crowdfunding under Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Act (the “JOBS Act,” signed into law in 2012). Historically, crowdfunding has been a financing method that companies (“issuers”) use to raise capital by obtaining small amounts of money from a…
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Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its final regulations related to the FLSA’s “white collar” exemptions, which apply to executive, administrative, and professional employees. Here are the key points on what has been changed: Salary Threshold Has Increased To $913/week In order for an employee to qualify for a white collar exemption, his…
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The 24th Annual Restaurant Trends Seminar – GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER… Setting the table for a winning concept is taking place on Monday, June 6, 2016 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Revere Hotel in Boston. Click here for for more details or register to attend this event.
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On June 30, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor announced its proposed revised regulations related to the Fair Labor Standard Act’s “white collar” exemptions, which apply to executive, administrative, professional, outside sales and computer employees. The publication date of the final regulations remains uncertain, but a growing consensus is that they are likely to be…
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At Your Service Newsletter – April 2016
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RIW Construction Attorney Brad Croft moderated a panel titled Construction Innovations & The Build Environment: Construction Trends Around the World & Boston’s Development Environment, at BISNOW’s Boston’s Building Boom event, which took place Tuesday, May 3rd. This event is took place at the Westin Boston Waterfront. Also in attendance was RIW’s Kevin Freytag and Howie Altholtz. Chick here…
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RIW Attorney Bethany Grazio will present on a restaurant panel at the MRA/Gray, Gray & Gray Around the Restaurant Industry in 150 Minutes seminar. The event is taking place on Wednesday, May 11th. Click here for more details. More information.
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RIW Construction Attorney Bradley Croft to speak at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Program “Top 25 Critical Cases Every Real Estate Litigation, Title, Land Use & Environmental Lawyer Must Know” on February 24, 2016. For more information about this program, click here.
RIW Corporate and Real Estate Attorney Christopher Agostino’s recent article on suburban restaurant development was featured in the New England Real Estate Journal. Check out the full article.
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RIW Real Estate Attorney Michael Rosen moderated a panel on Restaurant Development at Bisnow’s Restaurant Development Summit on January 20, 2016. Pictured below is Michael Rosen with the panelists, Jeremy Sewall, Chef & Partner, Island Creek Oyster Bar & Row 34, Leo Fonseca, CEO, Stephanie’s Restaurant Group, Steve Silverstein, CEO, Not Your Average Joe’s, and Lori McWeeney, VP, Samuels…
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