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
It’s Your Business
The Supreme Court Will Decide Whether States Can Require Consent to General Personal Jurisdiction as the Cost of Doing Business
The two most thrilling words to readers of legal blogs must be “personal jurisdiction.” In the term that starts October… Read More
“This is your ‘Perry Mason’ moment,” a Cautionary Tale on Inadvertent Disclosures
At the climax of one of the most watched trials that took place in 2022, conspiracy theorist and media personality… 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
Family Businesses Would Be Wise To Consider IRC Section 6166
It’s true that because of the current record-high gift and estate tax exemption amount, most families don’t have to worry… Read More
Does Your Family Situation Call for a Spendthrift Trust?
You’ve likely spent most of your adult life accumulating wealth that you intend to eventually pass on to your loved… Read More
QTIP Trust: Strange Name, Powerful Trust
Granted, a QTIP trust is an odd sounding name for an estate planning technique. Nevertheless, it can be a valuable… 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
