In December, President-Elect Biden released his “Plan for Strengthening Worker Organizing, Collective Bargaining, and Unions” (the “Plan”), outlining the incoming administration’s labor and employment policy goals. Among the Plan’s proposals are the “eliminat[ion] of non-compete agreements, except the very few that are absolutely necessary to protect a narrowly defined category of trade secrets, and [an]…
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Given the tumultuous nature of 2020, Mass Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) may have not surprisingly flown under the radar for many employers. However, starting on January 1st, most of PFML goes into effect. RIW’s prior client alerts summarize the PFML as well as employer’s obligations. Further information published by the Department of Family…
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Following weeks of negotiation, Congress passed the 5,593 page Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Act”) in the late hours December 21, 2020, that, in part, allocates approximately $900 billion towards emergency coronavirus relief and effectively extends and expands the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) and existing unemployment assistance programs. A copy of the Act can…
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Over the last week, the United States saw a heartening advancement in the COVID-19 situation: the distribution and administration of a vaccine. This exciting development suggests a return to “normal” may, in fact, be on the horizon. At the same time, many questions remain concerning the COVID-19 vaccination in the employment context. Can an employer…
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RIW Construction Law attorneys Bradley Croft, Kirk McCormick and Roger Smerage secured summary judgment for RIW’s client under a seldom-used law known as the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act. In a case of first impression in Massachusetts, the superior court granted summary judgment in favor of RIW’s client, a general contractor, in a dispute arising over…
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RIW is proud to have been part of the team that helped move such a significant community project to this important stage. Lead attorneys for RIW, Michael Rosen and Russell Stein, view this project as an important step forward in the continuing successful development of the Boston Landing neighborhood. Read the full story here. Michael…
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RIW is pleased to announce that Adam G. Gutbezahl has joined the firm as an associate in our Litigation Department. Adam represents both individuals and businesses in a wide variety of litigation matters, including complex commercial, employment, construction and real-estate disputes. Adam also regularly counsels clients in other litigation areas, including civil rights violations, class…
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Congratulations to Ruberto, Israel & Weiner client, Ozzy Properties, on the successful closing of the sale of a portion of Osgood Landing to Hillwood Development for the development of an Amazon distribution facility. Ozzy will continue to own and operate a 400,000 square foot commercial office complex and 6 MW solar project at the location….
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Congratulations to RIW client Grandis Homes LLC for breaking ground on Timber Crest Estates and Kingsbury Village in Medway, Massachusetts. Once completed, Timber Crest Estates and Kingsbury Village will consist of 136 single-family homes, clustered throughout a 170-acre development site in Medway. Attorney Christopher Agostino was lead counsel for Grandis Homes throughout the permitting process. …
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To our clients, friends, and colleagues, In these times of distancing and separation, we can still be together in spirit to support one another. This holiday season, RIW has made gifts to the following organizations which are making a difference in the lives of those most affected: Behind You The Greater Boston Food Bank Restaurant…
