RIW clients Bernadette and Ledger were recently named among the 2025 Best Restaurants of the North Shore by Northshore Magazine! Bernadette earned the title of Best New Restaurant, while Ledger took home honors for Best Burger, Best Cocktails, and General Excellence. The annual Best of the North Shore (BONS) Awards highlight the magazine’s editors’ and…
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Congratulations to RIW client Row 34 on the opening of their newest location in Kenmore Square! Founders Shore Gregory and Jeremy Sewall return to familiar ground, opening their fifth Row 34 in the very space where they first launched Island Creek Oyster Bar back in 2010. This beloved New England seafood destination offers a fresh…
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We have previously reported on the Legislature’s August 2024 amendments to the Massachusetts Zoning Act, G.L. c. 40A, which significantly limit the right of abutters and others to challenge special permits and other zoning relief awarded by local zoning and planning boards. The 2024 amendments include a new requirement in Section 17 of Chapter 40A…
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Congratulations to RIW client Viridi Wireless, along with co-applicant AT&T and their counsel Ed Pare, on successfully obtaining a Special Permit and Variance to construct a monopole telecommunications facility in Greenfield, MA. Viridi Wireless specializes in tower infrastructure solutions for rural markets, serving both U.S. and Canadian operators. With extensive experience building, operating, and maintaining…
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Negotiation isn’t just a skill; it’s a strategy that can make or break your next big deal! On the latest episode of Transaction Talk, hosts Eric Sigman and Jennifer Fox are joined by senior business advisor at Transworld Business Advisors, Bill Luce, to discuss the art of negotiation. From defining what negotiation really is to…
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Congratulations to RIW client Darling on its grand opening in Cambridge’s Central Square! The renovated bar and lounge opened in the space formerly occupied by Mary Chung’s and will honor the beloved landmark with Chinese-inspired cocktails and a fresh, modern spin on classic dim sum. RIW handled financing, liquor licensing, and leasing for this project….
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Congratulations to the following RIW clients recognized on this year’s Boston Globe Best of the Best list! Brassica Kitchen: Best Neighborhood Restaurants Field & Vine: Best Neighborhood Restaurants Prairie Fire: Best Neighborhood Restaurants Tres Gatos: Best Neighborhood Restaurants Tonino: Best Italian Restaurants Backbar: Best Cocktails Petsi Pies: Best Bakeries Row 34: Best Lobster Rolls Veggie…
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Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk where family law attorney Cynthia Runge joins hosts Eric Sigman and Jennifer Fox to discuss the critical legal and financial factors that come into play when selling a business while getting divorced. From understanding how marital estates are valued to the impact of prenups and postnups, and…
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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has named RIW to its inaugural list of Legacy Law Firms, a new recognition that honors generational firms making a lasting impact across the Commonwealth. Any time our firm is recognized, it’s meaningful. But this acknowledgment is especially memorable. It reflects not only the strength of our legal work but also the…
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Congratulations to the following RIW clients for being recognized on Boston Magazine’s 2025 Best of Boston list: Best Interior Design: Raffles Boston Best Seafood: Row 34 Best Neighborhood Restaurant, Seaport: Woods Hill Pier 4 Best Neighborhood Restaurant, Jamaica Plain: Brassica Kitchen Best Interior Design: Raffles Boston Best New Nightlife Venue: Dani’s Queer Bar Best Jewelry…
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