As seen in the March 14, 2016 edition of the Providence Business News. Much has been written about crowdfunding commercial real estate since the passage of the Jumpstart Our Business Start-ups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”).  Websites such as Selequity, Fundrise, and Realty Mogul have sprung up to provide what Selequity calls “the leading edge CRE investment...

Rhode Islanders are fast becoming familiar with the Sharing Economy and the disruption in the marketplace that comes with it.  The insurance industry is no exception.  In fact, of all the policy and legal implications surrounding the Sharing Economy, issues relating to how, whether and when insurance will cover a claim or loss potentially touch all participants in this...

As seen in the Journal of Taxation, Vol. 123, Number 6

The Rhode Island General Assembly and Governor Gina M. Raimondo recently enacted a collection of tax incentives meant to stimulate the development of local jobs, induce new industries and business to relocate to Rhode Island, and incentivize developers of local real estate projects. Whether you already operate a business in Rhode Island, or are considering...

The success or failure of a project hinges on whether the owner retains the correct contractor. This article identifies the eight most important factors in the selection process. Basic Company Information 1. How long has your company been in business? a. To confirm: http://corp.sec.state.ma.us/corpweb/CorpSearch/CorpSearch.aspx 2. What are the typical cost, size, and types of projects your...

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