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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POSTED IN: Events, Hospitality Practice Group

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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Bethany Grazio Selected as Virtual Keynote Speaker for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce 2024 Women’s Leadership Program

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On September 20, shareholder Bethany Grazio will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Program (WLP) class of 2024 orientation. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Program empowers women professionals to navigate and propel their careers to the next level while also creating the conditions for other…

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POSTED IN: Corporate & Business, Events, Hospitality Practice Group, News

Lawyer Spotlight: Meghan E. Hall

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Meghan E. Hall recently joined the firm as an associate in the Litigation Department. Meghan represents individuals and corporate clients on a wide range of litigation matters, including land use, real estate, complex commercial and employment disputes. She guides clients through all stages of the litigation process from pre-litigation counseling to jury and bench trials,…

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RIW Congratulates Client Lincoln Tavern on Winning Boston Magazine’s Battle of the Burger

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Over the weekend, we sponsored and attended Boston Magazine’s Battle of the Burger where 15 contenders competed for the title of “Best Burger in Boston.” We congratulate the winner, RIW client Lincoln Tavern, as well as each of the participants on their amazing culinary creations. As a law firm representing numerous leading restaurants in Boston,…

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POSTED IN: Hospitality Practice Group, News

RIW Represents Restaurateur Garrett Harker on the Opening of All That Fish + Oyster

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We congratulate restaurateur Garrett Harker on the opening of All That Fish + Oyster, the first of his four restaurant projects in the works at the Bower building in Fenway. RIW attorneys Kelly Caralis and Bethany Grazio worked with Garrett on this project. RIW’s Hospitality Practice Group regularly represents leading hospitality industry clients in all…

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David Robinson and Eric Sigman to Speak at the National Retail Tenants Association’s Annual Conference

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Shareholders David Robinson and Eric Sigman will be attending and presenting at the National Retail Tenants Association’s Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale on September 17 to 20. Eric will be presenting a course concerning the best practices for commercial tenants in handling Estoppels and SDNAs. David, a longtime member of the NRTA’s Education Committee, will…

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POSTED IN: Commercial Real Estate, Employment Law, Events, News

RIW to Sponsor Boston Magazine’s Battle of the Burger Event

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As a law firm that represents many of Boston’s top restaurants, we recognize the effort behind every dish in our city’s vibrant restaurant scene. That’s why we’re sponsoring Boston Magazine’s Battle of the Burger on September 9. Come see the top 15 contenders compete for the title of “Best Burger in Boston.” Shareholder Kelly Caralis,…

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POSTED IN: Hospitality Practice Group, News

Four RIW Attorneys Named to the 2024 Best Lawyers® in America List

Three RIW attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers® in America, and one lawyer was named among Best Lawyers’ Ones to Watch. The RIW lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers® in America are: Bradley L. Croft – Construction Litigation and Construction Law Daniel J. Goldberg – Construction Litigation Ari N. Stern – Franchise Law…

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