SJC Upholds Decision Allowing Trial Courts to Impose Time Limits on Presentation of Evidence at Trial

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In issuing its opinion in Babaletos v. Demoulas Super Markets, Inc., et al., 493 Mass. 460 (2024), the SJC held that a judge “has broad discretion over setting a schedule for the presentation of evidence, so long as exercise of that discretion is reasonable and does not interfere with a party’s right to present his…

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POSTED IN: Litigation, News

RIW’s Women Attorneys Reflect on Life and Law

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For International Women’s Day, our female attorneys took time to reflect on the life experiences that brought them to where they are today and how that experience lends itself to success in their various practice areas. Read more below:   Kelly Caralis Co-Chair: Hospitality Practice Group; Member: Commercial Real Estate, Corporate & Business, Emerging Companies,…

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Get to Know Corporate Associate Colby Trace

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Colby Trace recently joined RIW’s Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Banking Groups as an associate. He guides private businesses through complex change of control transactions, representing buyers and sellers in both strategic and financial transactions. Learn more about him and his career path in this Q&A. Why did you become a lawyer? I became a…

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Bradley Croft Featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Article on Prompt Payment Act

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A leading authority on the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act after obtaining the first judgment under that statute in the 2022 landmark case Tocci Building Corporation v. IRIV Partners, LLC, RIW was extensively quoted in this week’s Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in an article about a similar pending case.  The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard oral argument…

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POSTED IN: Construction Law, News

RIW Attorney Kelly Caralis Will Be a Judge at the MRA’s 2024 Massachusetts ProStart Student Invitational

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RIW’s Kelly Caralis will be a judge at the Massachusetts Restaurant Association Education Foundation’s 2024 Massachusetts ProStart Student Invitational, which is being held on February 27, 2024 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Each year, the MRAEF hosts the ProStart Invitational, providing schools with the chance to engage in culinary and/or management competitions. The judging…

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POSTED IN: Events, Hospitality Practice Group

RIW’s Construction Litigation Practice Achieves 2024 National Tier 1 Ranking by Best Lawyers®

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Best Lawyers® has released its 2024 Best Law Firm national rankings and Ruberto Israel & Weiner’s Construction Litigation Practice Area achieved “Tier 1,” the highest ranking given. “It’s an honor to be included among the top law firms in the country for construction litigation,” noted RIW President and Litigation Department Chair, Bradley Croft. “This recognition…

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POSTED IN: Construction Law, Litigation, News

A Q&A Guide for Businesses to Navigate the Corporate Transparency Act

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been a hot topic since its introduction, requiring businesses to adapt to new reporting obligations. We explored the Corporate Transparency Act in depth in an alert last week. Now that the CTA is effective and companies begin to report to FinCEN here are some answers to commonly asked questions…

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POSTED IN: Articles & Quotes, Banking, Finance & Lending, Corporate & Business

Adam Gutbezahl to Speak at the MPI New England Chapter’s 2024 Educational Institute

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Adam Gutbezahl will be a featured speaker at the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) New England Chapter’s 2024 Educational Institute in Providence, RI. Adam’s session titled, “Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Friend or Foe?”, will take place on February 6 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Adam represents individuals and businesses on complex commercial, employment, land use and…

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POSTED IN: Employment Law, Events

Michael Rosen Named a Real Estate Leading Lawyer by Boston Magazine

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Michael Rosen was named a leading lawyer in real estate law by Boston Magazine. He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, and Chair of the firm’s Corporate & Business Department as well as the Commercial Real Estate and Cannabis Groups. Michael represents companies and individuals in the acquisition, development, sale, leasing and financing of complex commercial and residential real…

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POSTED IN: Commercial Real Estate, Corporate & Business, News

Kelly Caralis to Speak at the New England Bar & Restaurant Show on Successfully Managing the Life Cycle of a Restaurant

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On February 4, from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM Hospitality Group Co-Chair Kelly Caralis will co-present a panel at the New England Bar & Restaurant Show on “Successfully Managing the Life Cycle of a Restaurant; Open, Operate, Exit.” Kelly, alongside Alex Weiss and Paul Turano, will delve into the critical elements that mark success in…

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POSTED IN: Events, Hospitality Practice Group