New Episode of Transaction Talk: The Benefits of Seller Financing

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Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk featuring Sarah Grossman, a CBI principal at BayState Business Brokers to learn about how seller financing fits into a transaction and why it can be both risky and beneficial for both the buyer and seller. Transaction Talk is a podcast co-hosted by RIW shareholder Eric Sigman and…

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Nine RIW Attorneys Recognized as Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

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RIW is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been named 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and two attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars. Bradley Croft was also named to the “Top 100” list in Massachusetts. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Massachusetts who are selected through a multiphase process consisting of…

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RIW Summer Intern Recap: Michael Coleman and McKenna McLean

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Michael Coleman from Boston University School of Law and McKenna McLean from Suffolk Law School were summer interns at RIW in 2023. Learn more about their time at the firm and their key experiences and learnings. Michael Coleman Why did you choose RIW for your summer? I was initially drawn to RIW for its extensive…

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A New Era for Estate Tax in Massachusetts: Understanding the $2 Million Exemption Increase

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On October 4, 2023, Governor Maura Healey ratified Bill H. 4104, doubling the Massachusetts estate tax exemption amount from $1 million to $2 million. Unlike the prior Massachusetts estate tax law, which imposed estate tax on the entire estate (not just the excess over $1 million), the new law taxes only the amount exceeding $2…

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POSTED IN: Articles & Quotes, Trusts & Estates

Bethany Grazio Joins the Alliance of Mergers and Acquisitions Advisors

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Shareholder Bethany Grazio recently became a member of the Alliance of Mergers and Acquisitions Advisors. The AM&AA provide education, networking and resources to investment bankers, private equity firms and service providers in domestic, international and cross-border M&A. Bethany counsels clients on formation and organizational decisions, private offerings and venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions….

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Adam Gutbezahl to Present a Webinar on Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace With the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce

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On October 4, Adam Gutbezahl will present a webinar in collaboration with the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce titled, “Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Friend or Foe?” The webinar will explore issues related to the current and future landscape of AI in the workplace, including a look at the challenges and obstacles related to AI implementation,…

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POSTED IN: Employment Law, Events

Kelly Caralis Featured in the New England Real Estate Journal’s 2023 Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight

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Shareholder and Hospitality Practice co-chair Kelly Caralis was recently featured in the New England Real Estate Journal’s 2023 Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight. In the Q&A, Kelly discussed her recent career highlights and provided advice to women in the commercial real estate field on how to choose the right firm to build a career. She…

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Kelly Caralis to Speak at the 2023 Restaurant Operators Leadership Conference

On November 8, shareholder and Hospitality Practice co-chair Kelly Caralis will be a featured speaker at the 2023 Restaurant Operators Leadership Conference in Marlborough, MA. Kelly will speak on a panel titled, “Successfully Navigating the Phases of a Restaurants Life – Open, Operate and Exit.” The conference is hosted by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association Education Foundation.

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Jeremy Weltman to Present Strafford Webinar on Commercial Lease Assignments and Subleases in a Volatile Market

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On September 28 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm EDT, shareholder Jeremy Weltman will present a Strafford webinar on “Commercial Lease Assignments and Subleases in a Volatile Market: Key Considerations, Potential Pitfalls.” This CLE webinar will provide key considerations for counsel to landlords and tenants when drafting subleasing and assignment clauses in the master lease which will…

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Adam Gutbezahl to Attend the Northeast HR Association’s 2023 Annual Conference

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Associate Adam Gutbezahl will be attending the Northeast HR Association’s 2023 Annual Conference (NEHRA) in Newport, Rhode Island from October 10 to 12. RIW is a proud member of NEHRA, which is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management with more than 2,600 active members in the New England area. Adam is a…

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POSTED IN: Employment Law, Events, News