Congratulations to RIW clients TowerCo and Verizon on successfully obtaining a Special Permit to construct a 150-foot monopole telecommunications facility in Acton, MA. TowerCo is one of the largest privately held wireless infrastructure companies in the US, specializing in developing, acquiring, owning, and managing wireless communication towers and assets. With over 25 years of industry expertise…
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Is getting answers from a seller like pulling teeth—or an open, transparent conversation? Buy-side expert Steve Smith says deal success often hinges on one critical factor: tone. Today, hosts Eric Sigman and Jennifer Fox are joined by Steven Smith from Business Transfers & Strategies. Steven shares insights on how business owners can establish credibility when…
POSTED IN: Corporate & Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, News, Transaction Talk
Eduina Selmanhaskaj recently joined the firm as a paralegal supporting the firm’s Trusts & Estates Department. Why did you become a paralegal? I become paralegal because I’m naturally detail oriented and enjoy work that requires precision. Tell us about your career path. I have completed Law School in Albania in 2010 and got admitted to the…
POSTED IN: News, Trusts & Estates
What should business owners be doing now if they’re thinking about selling in 2026 or beyond? In this episode of Transaction Talk, Jennifer Fox and attorney Eric Sigman break down the key steps sellers can take to prepare for a smoother, more successful exit. Drawing on years of experience, they explain why a business sale…
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A Letter of Intent may not be legally binding, but it can determine whether a deal moves forward or falls apart. In this episode of Transaction Talk, hosts Jennifer Fox and Eric Sigman break down the role an LOI plays in buying and selling a business, and why it deserves serious attention from both buyers…
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Too many business owners lose a significant portion of their wealth (often 50% or more) by waiting too long to address estate, gift, and income tax planning. With thoughtful advance planning, business owners can substantially reduce tax exposure and ensure more of their hard-earned value goes to family and charitable causes rather than to taxes….
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Overcoming challenges is important, but what if you could prepare for them before they ever surface? In this conversation, Steven Hanson returns to share from his wealth of hard-earned experience and practical knowledge around transactions, deal challenges, and how to resolve them before they become deal-breakers. As Partner of the San Diego Transworld office, one…
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As we head into 2026, one thing is clear: AI is no longer a future-of-work issue, it’s a present-day one. In the latest edition of ChatAdamG, Adam Gutbezahl looks at how quickly AI is reshaping the workforce, and the legal questions following close behind. From new data showing how frequently teenagers are already using AI…
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More updates are rolling out on the City of Boston’s Liquor License Upgrade process. Here is what you need to know: On January 8, the Boston Licensing Board voted to adopt new regulations (Board Rule 1.08R) to authorize conversion of Beer/Wine Licenses to All Alcohol Licenses for existing license holders, with certain restrictions. Key takeaways…
POSTED IN: Alcoholic Beverage Licensing, Hospitality Practice Group, News
Michelle recently joined the firm as a shareholder in the Employment Law Group, bringing extensive experience advising employers on a wide range of workplace matters. Her practice includes wage and hour compliance, hiring practices, employee discipline and terminations, leaves of absence, discrimination and harassment allegations, reasonable accommodation requests, and other complex personnel-related issues. Why did…
POSTED IN: Employment Law, News
