Recent Legal News & Firm Updates

Best Lawyers has released its 2026 Best Law Firm National rankings, and RIW’s Construction Litigation Practice has achieved a Tier 1 national ranking for the third year in a row! These rankings are determined by several factors, including peer reviews, reputation, quality of work, client satisfaction, and a thorough research process and places RIW among…

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Congratulations to RIW client Buyers Edge Platform on its recent acquisition of the The National Golf Course Restaurant Association! Buyers Edge Platform is the leading digital procurement network and solutions provider for the foodservice industry, and this strategic move further solidifies its leadership by enhancing its ability to deliver exceptional value to country clubs, yacht…

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Congratulations to RIW clients TowerCo and Verizon on successfully obtaining a Special Permit to construct a 150-foot monopole telecommunications facility in Sanbornton, NH. 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 and…

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Liane Keister has recently joined the firm as an attorney in the Trusts & Estates Group. Her practice focuses on sophisticated estate planning, business succession planning, trust and estate administration, charitable planning, long-term care planning, and wealth management. Why did you become a lawyer? I enjoy helping people to navigate challenging situations and to plan…

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Multi-state operators face a complex patchwork of alcoholic beverage licensing frameworks, each with its own regulatory priorities and enforcement standards. As the retail and wholesale industry continues to adapt to shifting market conditions and evolving consumer trends, regulatory updates have become increasingly vital to sustaining economic viability while managing compliance standards. The National Association of…

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RIW is happy to share that 16 attorneys have been named to the 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Massachusetts Rising Stars lists. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Massachusetts who are selected through a multiphase process consisting of independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Selected lawyers received the highest point totals…

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Developers and contractors should be aware of indemnity provisions within their construction contracts that may unintentionally expand their liability beyond the regular six-year tort statute of repose. Massachusetts law sets time limits, known as statutes of limitation and repose, for when one party may sue another over construction defect claims. These time limits depend on…

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Beginning November 1, 2025, real estate closing attorneys, escrow agents, title agents, and any others who serve as settlement agents in connection with Massachusetts real estate transactions will be responsible for implementing new Massachusetts state tax withholding requirements. The Massachusetts Department of Revenue recently enacted 830 CMR 62B.2.4, which requires settlement agents to withhold and…

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Congratulations to RIW client Sally’s Apizza on the opening of their new location in Dorchester! This marks the second Massachusetts outpost for the iconic pizzeria, which has been serving up its legendary New Haven-style pies for more than 80 years. RIW’s Adam Barnosky and Michael Cronin handled the alcoholic beverage licensing for this project. With…

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Congratulations to RIW client Elephantine Bakery on the opening of their new location in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood! This marks the second spot for the beloved bakery, joining their flagship on the New Hampshire Seacoast. Elephantine is known for its pastries, breads, and decadent cakes, made with French technique and Mediterranean influence. They’re open Monday…

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