Check out the full The Industry publication: Year In Review 2022 Edition
The Industry Publication: Year In Review 2022
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Thomas P. O’Neill, III Joins Ruberto, Israel & Weiner
RIW is pleased to announce that Thomas P. O’Neill, III has joined the firm as an associate in the Trusts & Estates Practice Group and Corporate & Business Department. Thomas P. O’Neill, III concentrates his practice on estate planning and the administration of trusts and estates. Tom represents trustees, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries in all phases of trust and estate settlement,…
POSTED IN: Corporate & Business, News, Trusts & Estates
Ruberto, Israel & Weiner’s Construction Litigation Practice Ranked “Tier 1” in U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Lawyers® Rankings
Ruberto, Israel & Weiner is proud to announce that its Construction Litigation practice has been ranked “Tier 1” by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023 National and Regional Best Lawyers® rankings. Congratulations to all the members of our Construction Litigation team on this recognition!
POSTED IN: Construction Law, News
RIW Alert: Voters Say Yes to “Massachusetts Fair Share Amendment,” a.k.a. “Millionaires Tax”… What’s Next?
Proponents of the so-called “Millionaires Tax” won a hard-fought victory in their effort to enact a progressive state income tax for high earners. With this new tax slated to become law, taxpayers and their advisors are likely to take a fresh look at what income is subject to Massachusetts state income tax for both residents…
POSTED IN: Commercial Real Estate, Corporate & Business, News, Tax Law
The Industry Publication: October 2022
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RIW Alert: Mid-Market Businesses Get a New Tool for Surviving Spiking Interest Rates
On June 21, 2022, President Biden signed S. 3823, also known as the “Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act” into law, amending the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (the “SBRA”) to increase the eligibility debt cap for businesses filing under subchapter V of chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (“Subchapter V”) from $2,725,625.00…
The Industry Publication: July 2022
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Don’t Drown In the Tip Pool: An Overview of the Massachusetts Tip Pooling Statute
Tip pooling is the practice of taking gratuities received from patrons and either pooling all or part of them to be distributed to other employees. It is the typical practice for restaurants, banquet facilities and other places where prepared food or beverages are served to implement some form of tip pooling as part of their…
POSTED IN: Employment Law, Hospitality Practice Group, News
The Industry Publication: June 2022
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Client Alert – Proposed Increase to Alcohol Retail License Cap
Proposed Massachusetts Ballot Initiative Would Increase Retail Liquor License Cap A proposed ballot initiative is currently pending with the state legislature and, if the requisite signatures are obtained by the July 6, 2022 deadline, would appear on the ballot this November. The petition, titled “An Initiative Petition for a Law Relative to 21st Century Alcohol…
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