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…
POSTED IN: Corporate & Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, News, Transaction Talk
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….
POSTED IN: Corporate & Business, News, Trusts & Estates
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…
POSTED IN: Corporate & Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, News, Transaction Talk
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…
POSTED IN: Artificial Intelligence, Employment Law, News
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
From early concepts through grand openings, expansions, and acquisitions, 2025 was a big year for Boston’s restaurant and hospitality community. We are excited to share RIW’s Restaurant & Hospitality 2025 Year in Review, highlighting client openings, milestones, and notable developments from the past year. You can read the full recap here: https://bit.ly/4st9aGP. As the industry…
POSTED IN: Hospitality Practice Group, News, The Industry
What happens when your “straightforward” business sale suddenly runs into nervous employees, bank surprises, shifting valuations, or a seller who is just exhausted by the process? In this episode of Transaction Talk, Jennifer and Eric are joined by Steven Hanson, Transworld Business Advisors owner and partner, to dig into real-world deal challenges and practical ways…
POSTED IN: Corporate & Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, News, Transaction Talk
Congratulations to RIW’s Christopher Agostino for being named a 2025 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Go-To Commercial Real Estate Lawyer! This honor recognizes top lawyers across the Commonwealth, and “Go-To Lawyers” are known for their leadership, expertise, and track record of success. Check out his full feature here.
POSTED IN: Commercial Real Estate, News
Two significant regulatory developments, one federal and one state, signal a period of meaningful change for the cannabis industry. At the federal level, on December 18th, President Trump issued an executive order directing federal agencies to expedite the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). While the…
POSTED IN: Cannabis, Hospitality Practice Group, News
