Recent COVID-19 Guidance for Nursing Home Facilities in Rhode Island
The world of healthcare has always been ever-changing. Coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be difficult for providers to… Read More
It’s Your Business
Massachusetts Court Appearances in a Post Pandemic World
On August 12, 2022, Chief Justice Heidi E. Brieger of the Massachusetts Superior Court adopted Superior Court Standing Order 1-22,… Read More
Making an Offer That They (Perhaps Shouldn’t) Refuse: A Closer Look at Offers of Judgment Under Rule 68
Rule 68 has a reputation of being “among the most enigmatic” and “underutilized” of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. … Read More
On the Job
Rhode Island’s New Pay Equity Law: What Employers Need To Know
A big change is coming for employers in the Ocean State. On January 1, 2023, Rhode Island’s new pay equity… Read More
It May be Time to Review Employment Policies: Regulations on the Horizon for Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools
Employers’ use of artificial intelligence in assessing job applicants and employees has increased rapidly throughout the last decade. These tools… Read More
“Grave Danger”: Federal Vaccination Mandate Down But Not Out
The White House’s plan to vaccinate American workers against COVID-19 is in trouble. In September, President Joe Biden announced that… Read More
Insight on Estate Planning
Who Should You Name as Your Children’s Guardian?
If you’re like most parents of young children, you’ve probably put a lot of thought into raising your kids, ranging… Read More
A Living Trust and a Pour-Over Will: Two Estate Planning Documents Working in Tandem
At the very least, your estate plan should include a legally valid will governing the disposition of assets upon your… Read More
Estate Planning Pitfall: Your Estate is Tied Too Closely to Specific Gifts
Your will is designed to provide for the disposition of your possessions and tie up any loose ends in your… 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
