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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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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Navigating New Disclosures Under the Corporate Transparency Act

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) generated substantial commentary throughout 2023 as businesses and advisors worked to determine compliance and reporting burdens imposed by the Act in advance of its January 1, 2024 effective date. Originally passed in 2021, the CTA is the first federal law that requires non-exempt business entities to disclose the identity of…

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Bethany Grazio Named a 2023 Leading Lawyer in Corporate Law by Boston Magazine

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Boston Magazine named Bethany Grazio a 2023 leading lawyer in corporate law. Bethany counsels entrepreneurs and established companies on formation and organizational decisions, private offerings and venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions. Bethany often acts as outside general counsel for her clients, advising them on issues ranging from leasing, vendor and customer contracts and compliance….

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Boston Magazine Names Ten RIW Lawyers to its 2023 Top Lawyers List

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Boston Magazine has selected ten RIW attorneys as “Top Lawyers” in the publication’s annual list of the region’s leading lawyers. This prestigious recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and its standing in the legal community. Spanning several practice areas and industries, the RIW lawyers named to the list include: Kimberly Alley…

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New Episode of Transaction Talk: The Benefits of Seller Financing

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Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk featuring Sarah Grossman, a CBI principal at BayState Business Brokers to learn about how seller financing fits into a transaction and why it can be both risky and beneficial for both the buyer and seller. Transaction Talk is a podcast co-hosted by RIW shareholder Eric Sigman and…

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Bethany Grazio Joins the Alliance of Mergers and Acquisitions Advisors

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Shareholder Bethany Grazio recently became a member of the Alliance of Mergers and Acquisitions Advisors. The AM&AA provide education, networking and resources to investment bankers, private equity firms and service providers in domestic, international and cross-border M&A. Bethany counsels clients on formation and organizational decisions, private offerings and venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions….

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Bethany Grazio Selected as Virtual Keynote Speaker for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce 2024 Women’s Leadership Program

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On September 20, shareholder Bethany Grazio will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Program (WLP) class of 2024 orientation. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Program empowers women professionals to navigate and propel their careers to the next level while also creating the conditions for other…

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Lessons Learned: Buying your First Business

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Buying an existing business is exciting, but also stressful, especially when it is your first business. Each business is unique, and specific considerations for purchasing a specific business may vary depending on the industry, size, and location of the business. In addition, the acquisition process itself can be daunting. Below are some lessons learned by…

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Three Considerations When Franchising Your Business

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Franchising is a method of distributing products or services through the license of a brand and a system.  It can be a lucrative growth strategy for a business (the franchisor) as it allows a business to grow its brand through providing the use of its intellectual property to others (the franchisee) in exchange for certain…

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