Pre-Acquisition Tactics: Tackling Related Party Transactions
Suppose you are an avid fan of the English Premier League (the “EPL”) like I am. In that case, you… Read More
It’s Your Business
New York’s New Website Privacy Controls: What Your Business Needs to Know
In a significant move to enhance consumer privacy and promote transparency in digital practices, the New York State Attorney General… Read More
Understanding the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act: What Businesses Need to Know
The Rhode Island Legislature enacted its comprehensive data privacy law on July 1, 2024. The Data Transparency and Privacy Protection… Read More
On the Job
2024 Amendments to Rhode Island’s Arbitration Act and the Critical Importance of Timely Payment to the Arbitrator
As first noted by my colleague Steve Lapatin in his recent summary of the 2024 Rhode Island Legislative session, Rhode… Read More
Supreme Court Poised to Eliminate Title VII Material Harm Requirement
Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, a key case involving the… Read More
The End Of An Era, Separation Agreements In The Wake Of Mclaren Macomb: What Employers Need To Know
The National Labor Relations Board’s (the “Board”) decision in McLaren Macomb, significantly changes what employers are allowed to include in… Read More
Insight on Estate Planning
Estate Planning Pitfall: You Haven’t Properly Funded a Trust
A trust can form the cornerstone of your estate plan, and trusts come in a variety of flavors. Indeed, there’s… Read More
Have You Substantiated Your Charitable Gifts?
If you’re charitably inclined and you itemize deductions, you may be entitled to deduct your charitable donations. The key word… Read More
Is Your Estate Plan Ready for Future Estate Tax Law Changes?
The year 2017, when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, seems like a long time ago.… Read More
On Appeal
Rhode Island Supreme Court Imposes a New Time Limitation on Original Homeowners to Discover Latent Defects
In a case of first impression, the Rhode Island Supreme Court this term held that a homeowner has (1) ten… Read More
Rhode Island Supreme Court Electronic Filing Rules Give Attorneys the Gift of Extra Time
2021 has ushered in not only a new Rhode Island Supreme Court, but also significant technical upgrades as the Court… Read More
Countdown to 2021: 60 Important Supreme Court Decisions for Rhode Island Civil and Appellate Practitioners (2015-2020)
For the first time in a decade, the Rhode Island Supreme Court is about to have a new composition. Justices… Read More
