RIW is thrilled to share that President Bradley Croft has been named to the “Top 100 List” of Massachusetts Super Lawyers for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition highlights the 100 attorneys who received the highest point totals among all Massachusetts attorneys during the Super Lawyers selection process which includes a statewide survey of lawyers,…
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RIW is delighted to share that 20 attorneys have been named to the 2026 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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The Massachusetts Wage Act imposes strict deadlines for paying wages, and inadvertent or short delays can create significant liability. In fact, even if an employee is paid only a day late, the employer has violated the Wage Act and thus owes the employee another two times the wages paid, plus attorneys’ fees. Accordingly, Massachusetts employers…
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On August 5, 2026, Massachusetts enacted legislation requiring employers to provide employees with notice upon receiving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) I-9 Notice of Inspection (“NOI”). [1] Pursuant to the newly enacted statute, the Massachusetts PROTECT Act,[2] employers must provide employees with written notice within 48 hours of receiving a Notice of Inspection…
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Rose Garson recently joined the firm as an associate in our Corporate Department, where she serves as business counsel and supports clients during various commercial transactions. Learn more about Rose below: Why did you become a lawyer? During college, I spent a summer working in the research department of the hospital in my hometown. One…
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First, a caveat. I am a lawyer. But I am not your lawyer unless we have a formal engagement. Second, if you have come across this brief overview because you received a lawsuit or demand for environmental remediation costs, I would strongly recommend that you do retain counsel. The process can be daunting and confusing….
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Matthew Welnicki recently joined the firm as a Shareholder in the Litigation Department. With over twenty years of practice, Matt’s experience spans regulatory issues, contract negotiation and drafting, policy formation, shareholder disputes, antitrust claims, product and tort defense, environmental remediation, and commercial, construction, and insurance disputes. Why did you become a lawyer? I was attracted…
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Congratulations to RIW President and Litigation Department Chair Bradley Croft for being named the 2027 Massachusetts Construction Litigation Lawyer of the Year by The Best Lawyers in America! The “Lawyer of the Year” distinction is awarded to just one attorney in a practice area and geographic region based on the highest overall peer-feedback ratings—making it…
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The 2027 Best Lawyers in America – Ones to Watch list is out, and we are delighted to announce that two RIW attorneys have been recognized! For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been widely regarded by both the legal profession and the public as a leading benchmark of legal excellence. The Ones to Watch honor highlights…
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The 2027 Best Lawyers in America list is out, and we are thrilled to announce that five RIW attorneys have been recognized! For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been widely regarded by both the legal profession and the public as a leading benchmark of legal excellence. Recognition is based entirely on peer review, with…
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