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…

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Whether in-person or by remote learning, the start of the college school year marks an important rite of passage for many parents, who rightly fret over many issues surrounding this significant transition. Will my child adapt to a new environment? Will my child make friends? Will my child enjoy and succeed in his or her…

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Thanks to all those who could join us for RIW’s “Minimizing Estate Taxes In Advance of Election – Related Tax Code Changes” webinar. For anyone that would like to review the program or for those of you who couldn’t make it, here is a link to the recording of the webinar. Additionally, here is a link…

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Earlier this year, we reported that House Bill 4617 effectively stayed the expiration of local approvals and permitting deadlines as of March 10, 2020 in response to COVID-19. Governor Baker also issued COVID-19 Executive Order No. 17, which stayed permitting activity before state agencies. Both the state and local orders were originally set to expire,…

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RIW is pleased to announce that Jeremy Y. Weltman has joined the firm as a shareholder in our Litigation Department. Jeremy’s wide-reaching litigation practice focuses on finding successful resolutions to his clients’ legal issues. He represents both individuals and companies across a range of industries including hospitality, real estate, construction, healthcare, restaurant, and retail. Jeremy’s…

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The RIW Trusts & Estates Group will host the “Minimizing Estate Taxes In Advance of Election – Related Tax Code Changes” webinar on Wednesday, October 21 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM EST. WEBINAR INFO: The Biden Tax Plan contains estate tax proposals that could be enacted relatively quickly if Democrats win the White House and…

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Congratulations to RIW estate planning attorney Catherine Barton Rossetti on her promotion to the Executive Board with the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce. The mission of the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce is to foster a thriving business community that facilitates connections between businesses, builds engagement between businesses and residents, and contributes to long term…

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The ProVisors Business Advisory Group is hosting a weekly webinar series called “Surviving, Thriving and Growing Your Business Through the Pandemic” from September 29, 2020, to November 10, 2020. RIW employment law attorney David Robinson will be a panelist on the webinar Hiring and Managing in the Workplace in the “New Normal” taking place on…

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On September 29, 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that effective Monday, October 5th, lower risk communities* will be permitted to move into Step II of Phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan with the following restrictions:     Indoor performance venues will be permitted to open with 50% capacity with a maximum of 250 people….

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On September 15, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced an extension of state tax deferral measures aimed at easing COVID-19 related financial burdens for the retail and hospitality sectors.   The tax deferral extension will include the following measures:   Extended Time Period for Deferral. Sales tax, meals tax, and room occupancy taxes will be…

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