Congratulations to RIW client Sally’s Apizza on the opening of their new location in Dorchester! This marks the second Massachusetts outpost for the iconic pizzeria, which has been serving up its legendary New Haven-style pies for more than 80 years. RIW’s Adam Barnosky and Michael Cronin handled the alcoholic beverage licensing for this project. With…
POSTED IN: Hospitality Practice Group, News
Congratulations to RIW client Elephantine Bakery on the opening of their new location in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood! This marks the second spot for the beloved bakery, joining their flagship on the New Hampshire Seacoast. Elephantine is known for its pastries, breads, and decadent cakes, made with French technique and Mediterranean influence. They’re open Monday…
POSTED IN: Commercial Real Estate, Hospitality Practice Group, News
This week, the Boston City Council approved a measure that will allow the city’s roughly 375 existing beer and wine license holders to upgrade to full all-alcohol licenses, opening the door for them to serve liquor and cocktails in addition to beer and wine. Boston was among the first to act on the state’s June…
POSTED IN: Hospitality Practice Group, News
RIW’s Bradley Croft was recently quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on a significant Appeals Court decision in a construction case regarding whether a court can enforce an arbitrator’s interim order under the Massachusetts Arbitration Act. Typically only “final awards” from an arbitrator are subject to judicial confirmation. Here, the Massachusetts Appeals Court held that in…
POSTED IN: Articles & Quotes, Construction Law, News
The Q3 edition of The Industry, RIW’s Restaurant & Hospitality newsletter, is here! In this issue, our team shares timely insights and updates to help owners, operators, and investors navigate today’s changing landscape. From regulatory shifts to business planning strategies, we’ve got you covered: “Unfair and Deceptive Fees” law: Adam Barnosky breaks down everything restaurants…
POSTED IN: Hospitality Practice Group, News, The Industry
For many family businesses, the biggest obstacle to a successful exit is not the market; it’s family dynamics. In this episode of Transaction Talk, hosts Eric Sigman and Jennifer Fox welcome Jeremy Stevenson to discuss how he helps owners “fix the family and the business” during the transition process. Jeremy is an entrepreneur, consultant, and…
POSTED IN: Corporate & Business, News, Transaction Talk
Congratulations to RIW client Green Meadows on opening its third cannabis dispensary, located in Marlborough, MA. Green Meadows’ story stretches back to 1928, when General George S. Patton, Jr. purchased the Hamilton, MA, land that became the organically certified Green Meadows Farm. The farm has transitioned from traditional agriculture to cannabis production, now offering products…
POSTED IN: Cannabis, Commercial Real Estate, News
In September’s issue of the ChatAdamG newsletter, Adam Gutbezahl highlights the latest employment-related AI news, including: Nearly 2 in 5 people would prefer an AI manager over a human, according to CalypsoAI. A discrimination lawsuit against SiriusXM for using AI to screen job applicants. A new partnership between the U.S. General Services Administration and OpenAI…
POSTED IN: Artificial Intelligence, Employment Law, News
Connor Lewis has rejoined the firm as an Associate in the Banking, Finance & Lending Department. He previously served as a summer intern and later as a law clerk, and we’re excited to welcome him back to the team. Why did you become a lawyer? I was able to see my grandfather work for many…
POSTED IN: Banking, Finance & Lending, News
Encountering reasonable accommodation requests and employee disability disclosures appears inevitable; and employers of all sizes are destined to encounter these at one point or another. For this reason, having the preliminary roadmap below with important employer considerations is a sound business practice given the legal exposure that may result from inadvertent missteps along the way.[1]…
POSTED IN: Employment Law
