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"RIW provides savvy counsel and has taken the trouble to understand our needs and business philosophy. They are the first firm I call for commercial litigation in Boston and the Northeast." - Rob Ackermann, Beal Bank
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At Your Service November 2011
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CALENDAR
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Choosing a Trademark by Stacey Friends
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Stacey C. Friends, Esq.
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Choosing a trademark can be one of the most important
things a business does, but this process is fraught with pitfalls. All
companies, large and small, should have some basic information about
trademarks to help them choose wisely. A good trademark can not only be
a strong brand for the company and become a valuable piece of
intellectual property, but can actually save the company money and
headaches down the road in relation to the registration process with the
United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), as well as with
enforcement. There are two main considerations when selecting a mark –
distinctiveness and availability. read more
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Letter of Intent: An Indispensible First Step
by Kelly Caralis
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Kelly A. Caralis, Esq.
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Whether you are a veteran restaurant operator or opening your first
location, negotiating a lease is an important first step to the
success of your restaurant. A Letter of Intent is an economical and
efficient way to move your lease negotiation forward. The Letter of
Intent’s primary purpose is to outline the “understandings” of landlord
and tenant to material business terms without which you would not
proceed to spend further time, energy and money on a lease. There are
many terms that can be included in a Letter of Intent. However, what
terms are “material” for purposes of the Letter of Intent really depends
on the particulars of the property involved and what is most important
to you, as tenant. read more
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Guest Article: Reviewing the Hidden Rent
by Rick Burke
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Rick Burke
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The lease was negotiated and signed a year ago, the billings from
the landlord are coming in and you realize that what was budgeted for
rent and additional rent is much lower than the billed amount. It begs
the question, why?
Most likely the answer is in the additional rent components of the lease
such as common area maintenance (CAM), real estate taxes, and insurance
(C/T/I) or if you are a tenant in an office building, operating
expenses. These expenses have been dubbed by many as the “Hidden Rent.”
Over the years, billing additional rent to tenants has become much more
aggressive. An obvious reason for this is our economy. Thus, it has
become the tenant’s responsibility to review these billings to avoid
over paying. read more
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RIW NEWS
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Lou Katz & Donnie Wahlberg
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Lou Katz, Head of RIW's Retail, Food &
Hospitality Group, attended the Grand Opening of Wahlburgers located in
the Hingham Shipyard. The Grand Opening took place on Monday, October,
24, 2011.
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Michael Rosen, was involved in the
launch of the electric car charging station at the Lenox Hotel. The
event took place on Tuesday, November 1st. Pictured left to right:
Kathleen Rosen, City Counselor, Michael Ross, Michael Rosen (RIW), Jill
Miller (Voltrek/P.R.), Ted Saunders (The Lenox), Dan Donahue, Scott
Grigelevich, Michelle Broussard (Voltrek), Kevin Reidy (GE), Ashley
Grupillion, Scot Hopps (The Lenox), Don Bowen (Meridian).
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Industry Trends
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Marketing Corner
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Engage the Best Consultant You Can Find: Your Customers
They are in the best position to
give you valuable feedback about what works and what doesn't. Even ideas
you may never have thought of. Find creative and interesting ways to
solicit their opinions ranging from cards on the table... to reaching
out by email (after you build your list)... offering discounts for a
response, etc.
While you're at it, don't overlook valuable suggestions from employees
either.
Howie Altholtz is the Chief Marketing Officer for Ruberto, Israel & Weiner. Howie can be reached at
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Ruberto,
Israel & Weiner attorneys have comprehensive knowledge and
expertise in the areas of law in which they practice and the industries
served. Attorneys in RIW’s Retail, Food & Hospitality Group have
provided legal services to industry clients for over 20 years.
Additionally,
our attorneys organize seminars, lecture, write articles, participate
in trade associations, and serve on Boards of Advisors for retail, food
and hospitality industry companies.
For a full description of our Retail, Food & Hospitality Group, including a list of representative clients, click here.
Industry Group Attorneys
Kelly Caralis, Mergers & Acquisitions and Leasing
Bradley Croft, Construction Law
Michael J. Duffy, Litigation
Stacey Friends, Trademarks and Branding
Bethany Grazio, Mergers & Acquisitions and Financing
Louis Katz, Mergers & Acquisitions and Leasing
David Robinson, Litigation
Michael D. Rosen, Commercial Real Estate; Zoning; Land Use; Leasing & Financing and Green Initiatives
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Katherine M. Sheehan, Trust & Estates and Tax
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Russell Stein, Mergers & Acquisitions and Leasing
Archives
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