Recent Legal News & Firm Updates

Allison Godlewski recently joined the firm as our Director of Human Resources. With over a decade of HR leadership experience across education, financial services and insurance, she will partner closely with firm leadership and employees on recruiting, employee relations, benefits, performance management, compliance and day-to-day HR operations. Learn more about Allison below. Tell us about your…

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What causes a business sale to fall apart before it reaches the closing table? In this episode of Transaction Talk, hosts Jennifer Fox and Eric Sigman welcome back Aaron Fox, Managing Director of Transworld Business Advisors Boston, to discuss why deals often break down, what warning signs owners should watch for, and how better preparation…

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A franchise is a complex business relationship governed by a franchise agreement, which gives the franchisee the right to operate a business using the franchisor’s brand, system, and other intellectual property in exchange for ongoing fees. But this relationship becomes increasingly complex as a franchisee owns more units or locations. Multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees continue…

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Congratulations to RIW’s Michelle De Oliveira on her appointment to the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE): Employment Law Curriculum Advisory Committee! CAC members are selected from practitioners who have achieved recognized distinction in their area of practice. Michelle’s appointment reflects the depth of knowledge and unwavering commitment to the profession, which she has consistently demonstrated…

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Many business owners hear the term M&A frequently, especially when discussing company growth, investment opportunities, or potential exits. Yet despite how often mergers and acquisitions are discussed in business conversations, the actual process can feel confusing and stressful. Behind every deal is a complex sequence of planning, negotiation, documentation, and regulatory considerations. If you’re a…

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What are buyers really looking for in today’s deal market? In this episode of Transaction Talk, hosts Jennifer Fox and Eric Sigman are joined by Steven Smith of Business Transfers & Strategies, a buy-side advisor who works closely with individual buyers, private equity groups, and strategic acquirers. He breaks down how each type of buyer…

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Is there ever really a perfect time to sell your business, or does the best exit come down to preparation, performance, and knowing when not to wait? In this episode, Jennifer Fox and Eric Sigman welcome back Johnathan Zsittnik, Senior Manager and Business Broker at Transworld Boston, to discuss how to know when it is the…

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RIW Attorney Meghan Hall successfully reversed a Zoning Board of Appeals (the “ZBA”) decision in Fairhaven, allowing the Fairhaven School Committee (the “School Committee”) to move forward with a construction project on school property. The Land Court decided that the abutters who challenged the School Committee’s commercial building permit did not have standing under Section…

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Selling your business is likely the largest financial event of your life, yet many owners try to go it alone or wait until the last minute to prepare. In this episode, hosts Jennifer Fox and Eric Sigman explain why a successful exit starts with building the right professional team. They break down how the right…

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Area development and multi-unit franchise agreements are commonly used to facilitate the orderly expansion of a franchise system by granting a developer the right—and obligation—to open multiple locations within a defined territory over a specified period. Central to these agreements is the development schedule, which establishes the timing and sequence for opening each location. The…

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