On Monday, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court released its decision in Business Interiors Floor Covering Business Trust v. Graycor Construction Co., Inc., SJC No. 13507, 2024 WL 3016128. Commercial real estate and construction lawyers as well as the construction industry eagerly awaited the decision with hopes that the SJC would clarify a few questions about…
Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act: Why Every Owner and Contractor Should Pay Attention to the SJC’s Decision in Business Interiors v. Graycor
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SJC Upholds Decision Allowing Trial Courts to Impose Time Limits on Presentation of Evidence at Trial
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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RIW’s Construction Litigation Practice Achieves 2024 National Tier 1 Ranking by Best Lawyers®
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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Bradley Croft Named a Top Construction Lawyer by Boston Magazine
Litigation chair Bradley Croft was named a 2023 top construction lawyer by Boston Magazine. Brad is an accomplished trial attorney representing clients in a wide range of complex business matters, including construction claims, general commercial disputes, partnership disputes, land use litigation and zoning appeals, employment matters, condominium cases and tort claims. Brad is a recognized…
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Jeremy Weltman to Present Strafford Webinar on Allocating Risk in Real Estate Leases
On November 21 from 1pm to 2:30 pm EST, shareholder Jeremy Weltman will present a Strafford webinar on “Allocating Risk in Real Estate Leases.” The program will explore risk issues in contractual indemnities, additional insured endorsements and subrogation waivers. Jeremy’s commercial litigation experience includes handling complex commercial and business litigation, employment litigation, Wage Act litigation,…
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Jeremy Weltman to Present Strafford Webinar on Commercial Lease Assignments and Subleases in a Volatile Market
On September 28 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm EDT, shareholder Jeremy Weltman will present a Strafford webinar on “Commercial Lease Assignments and Subleases in a Volatile Market: Key Considerations, Potential Pitfalls.” This CLE webinar will provide key considerations for counsel to landlords and tenants when drafting subleasing and assignment clauses in the master lease which will…
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Lawyer Spotlight: Meghan E. Hall
Meghan E. Hall recently joined the firm as an associate in the Litigation Department. Meghan represents individuals and corporate clients on a wide range of litigation matters, including land use, real estate, complex commercial and employment disputes. She guides clients through all stages of the litigation process from pre-litigation counseling to jury and bench trials,…
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Four RIW Attorneys Named to the 2024 Best Lawyers® in America List
Three RIW attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers® in America, and one lawyer was named among Best Lawyers’ Ones to Watch. The RIW lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers® in America are: Bradley L. Croft – Construction Litigation and Construction Law Daniel J. Goldberg – Construction Litigation Ari N. Stern – Franchise Law…
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RIW Expands Litigation Capabilities With Arrival of Meghan E. Hall
RIW is pleased to announce that Meghan E. Hall has joined the firm as an associate in the Litigation Department. Meghan represents individuals and corporate clients on a wide range of litigation matters, including land use, real estate, complex commercial and employment disputes. She guides clients through all stages of the litigation process from pre-litigation counseling…
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RIW Bolsters Litigation Practice With Arrival of Kimberly A. Alley
RIW is pleased to announce that Kimberly A. Alley has joined the firm as a shareholder in the Litigation Department, where she will focus on Construction Law and Employment Law. RIW’s President and Litigation Department Chair Bradley L. Croft commented: “We are thrilled to welcome an accomplished trial lawyer like Kim to the firm. Her decades of experience, deep substantive legal…
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