Connor Lewis has rejoined the firm as an Associate in the Banking, Finance & Lending Department. He previously served as a summer intern and later as a law clerk, and we’re excited to welcome him back to the team. Why did you become a lawyer? I was able to see my grandfather work for many…
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On June 30, 2025, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed a new law that allows restaurants and bars to convert their existing Wine and Malt Beverage License to a Non-Transferrable All Alcoholic Beverages License. The conversion option will be available in cities and towns throughout the state that choose to implement the new law. The Legislature’s…
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As summer comes to a close, we’re proud to highlight the hard work and accomplishments of our interns, Suffolk University Law School students Samuel Scott and Anamaria Pananas. From day one, they brought energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine eagerness to learn, gaining meaningful experience over the past few months. As they return to the classroom…
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What Restaurants Need to Know about the New “Unfair and Deceptive Fees” Law Starting September 2, 2025, new rules from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office will change how restaurants display prices. The regulations (940 CMR 38.00) target so-called ‘junk fees’ by requiring clear, upfront disclosure of charges on menus and customer checks. For restaurants, that…
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The 2026 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…
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The 2026 Best Lawyers in America list is out, and we are thrilled to announce that three 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,…
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Congratulations to RIW client FiDO Pizza on their opening this week! Traveler Street Hospitality (the team behind Boston favorites Bar Mezzana, Black Lamb, No Relation, and Shore Leave) brings its expertise to a new casual neighborhood spot at the Allston Labworks campus, serving cocktails and NY-style pizza. RIW handled commercial leasing for this project. Our…
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Are you a business owner considering a sale but want to explore all your options? Then this episode of Transaction Talk is for you! Today, hosts Eric Sigman and Jennifer Fox dive into the world of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) with Mary McCooe, a Corporate and Benefits Lawyer from Maselan & Jones. As a…
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RIW clients Bernadette and Ledger were recently named among the 2025 Best Restaurants of the North Shore by Northshore Magazine! Bernadette earned the title of Best New Restaurant, while Ledger took home honors for Best Burger, Best Cocktails, and General Excellence. The annual Best of the North Shore (BONS) Awards highlight the magazine’s editors’ and…
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Congratulations to RIW client Row 34 on the opening of their newest location in Kenmore Square! Founders Shore Gregory and Jeremy Sewall return to familiar ground, opening their fifth Row 34 in the very space where they first launched Island Creek Oyster Bar back in 2010. This beloved New England seafood destination offers a fresh…
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