Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C. congratulates four of its attorneys who have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars. Bradley Croft, Barry Dicker, Brian French and Stacey Friends will be listed in the May 2005 issue of Boston Magazine and Massachusetts Super Lawyers - Rising Star Edition.

The distinction, awarded to less than five (2.5%) percent of all Massachusetts lawyers, was based on ballots cast by Massachusetts attorneys, asking them to identify the best up-and-coming lawyers whom they had personally observed in action.

On Tuesday May 3, 2005 Chris Litterio, Head of the Firm's Litigation Department, argues on behalf of a banking client before the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. The matter relates to the admissibility, under the business records exception to the hearsay rule, of loan documents acquired from the records of predecessors in interests.

The outcome could have broad implications for holders of notes seeking to recover monies due, as well as for other businesses which have acquired assets and later seek to prove an issue through the business records of the prior business.

The case is Beal Bank, SSB v. Richard R. Eurich, SJC Docket No. 09408, and may be seen streaming live on the internet at www.suffolk.edu/sjc.

We are pleased to announce that Maureen Mulligan and Debra Chionchio are now Shareholders of the firm.

Maureen Mulligan is a member of the Litigation Group. A trial lawyer, her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and general business disputes in the areas of corporate and professional liability, banking and finance, employment, securities and technology issues. In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Mulligan acts as a mediator for commercial disputes.

Debra A. Chionchio is a member of the corporate department and the food, beverage and hospitality group. Ms. Chionchio counsels closely-held businesses and also handles real estate matters and commercial financing.

Chris Litterio was quoted in the June 4, 2004 issue of the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. Chris argued on behalf of Baystate Financial Services LLC on a trademark dispute over their name.

Chris Litterio was quoted in the March 22, 2004 issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly regarding his recent tip pooling case. The article "Employment Bar Waits For Decision In Tip-Pool Case" discusses the argument that Chris made before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. No decision has been made yet in this case.  

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On March 4, 2004, Chris Litterio argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in the restaurant tip pooling case. This case will determine whether employers can impose tip pooling agreements on employees engaged in food and beverage services.

Jim Fox was elected Clerk of the Turnaround Management Association. TMA is the premier professional community dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround management.

Chris Litterio was quoted in the article "Restaurant Could Require All Staff To Share Tip Pool" in the May 19th issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Chris represented the defendants in this case which could affect many restaurants and other service businesses.

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Chris Litterio was quoted in the article "Restaurant Could Require All Staff To Share Tip Pool" in the May 19th issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Chris represented the defendants in this case which could affect many restaurants and other service businesses.  

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RIW launched a new ad campaign highlighting the technology group. The ads will run bi-monthly in MA High Tech. View the ads (PDF).