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Congratulations to RIW Attorney Michael Rosen on being named a “2019 Lawyer of the Year” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Michael will be honored at the Leaders in Law event.

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RIW is pleased to announce that we are partnering with Everybody Water to supply our internal conference room water. Everybody Water’s packaging is fully recyclable and is made from renewable resources sourced from replanted forests. The cap is made from sugar cane. This will reduce the amount of plastic waste generated, while a portion of…

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In this issue of the RIW At Your Service Newsletter: Upcoming Industry Events Articles: • Hospitality & Retail Industries Potentially Impacted as Massachusetts Looks to Lead States Codifying Data Privacy Protections • Cannabis Cafes & Home Delivery Approved by State Regulators • 4 Key Legal Considerations When Choosing Your Restaurant’s Location • Marketing Corner Industry Trends/News Client News Events…

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On October 24, 2019, Ruberto, Israel & Weiner sponsored a conference hosted by the National Institute for Coastal & Harbor Infrastructure (NICHI) in Boston. More than 160 attendees gathered to learn more about the impact of sea level rise and storm surge on the City of Boston and other communities surrounding the Boston Harbor. RIW…

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RIW is pleased to announce that Lena Finnerty DeLuca has joined the firm as an associate in our Litigation Department. Lena’s practice focuses on representing individual and institutional clients in areas including commercial and business litigation, construction litigation, land use, and employment matters. Lena’s diverse background includes jury trial experience as both lead and second-chair…

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Ruberto, Israel & Weiner congratulates Bradley L. Croft, Bill Friedler, Adam Barnosky, and Michael J. Barone, Jr. for being recognized as a part of the 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Bradley Croft has been recognized as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation for the seventh consecutive year. Bill Friedler has been recognized as a…

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RIW is pleased to announce that Alison Albanese has joined the firm as an associate of our Corporate & Business Law group. Alison will also work with RIW’s Banking, Finance & Lending and Commercial Real Estate teams. She has served as counsel to a wide range of businesses, including representing clients in commercial real estate transactions, corporate…

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Ruberto, Israel & Weiner (RIW) is pleased to announce that client Merrimack Valley Plastics (MVP) of Methuen, Mass., was recently acquired by Envases USA. RIW served as legal counsel on the transaction, working closely with MVP to ensure a strategic and tax-efficient acquisition process. Over the past few years, MVP has enjoyed a close manufacturing…

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Ruberto, Israel & Weiner (RIW) attorneys, led by Land Use Attorney Michael Rosen and Litigator Bradley Croft, obtained a precedent setting land use decision affecting cannabis cultivation in Massachusetts. The ruling clarifies that the exclusion of cannabis from the definition of “agriculture” under MGL Chapter 40A, Section 3 (the Dover Act) applies only to the…

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On July 31, 2019, Ruberto, Israel & Weiner Attorney Christopher Agostino joined a panel of engineers, economists, and planners to present the case for a regional “Layered Defense” approach to protect Boston and surrounding communities from the effects of sea level rise and storm surge. RIW is a member of the National Institute for Coastal…

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