
It’s Your Business
Massachusetts began this year by enacting comprehensive health care legislation that will have a lasting impact on the provision of… Read More
The LIBOR Phase-Out: What Borrowers Should Know Now
The London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) is a benchmark interest rate index used in setting the interest rate for many… Read More
U.S Patent Office Increased Government Fees: How to avoid or minimize this increase?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) adjusted patent fees affecting all facets of patent practice, as published in… Read More
On the Job
As More Companies Offer Paid Parental Leave, They Should Take Care to Avoid One Potential Pitfall
The recently enacted America Rescue Plan made several changes to federal policies affecting parents. A number of lawmakers, moreover, have… Read More
Can Employers Legally Require Employees to Obtain a COVID-19 Vaccination as a Condition of Employment?
Several major pharmaceutical firms have been racing to develop a COVID-19 vaccine since the pandemic began. On November 9, 2020,… Read More
Will Remote Work Trap Employers in Remote Jurisdictions?
AP&S recently defended a Rhode Island federal lawsuit brought by an employee against his employer. The employee accused the employer… Read More
Insight on Estate Planning
Opening Up to SLAT Opportunities
Estate tax planning can become complicated when multiple parties are involved. For example, you may be concerned about providing assets… Read More
The Art of Estate Planning
An art collection is a special asset to account for in an estate plan It goes without saying that your art… Read More
Attention Business Owners: It’s Time to Talk About Estate Planning
If you’re a small business owner, you probably don’t have a minute to spare in your busy workday, especially if… Read More
On Appeal
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
Recent Developments in the Law 2017
On October 25, 2017, Nicole Benjamin presented at the Rhode Island Bar Association’s CLE Seminar, Recent Developments in the Law… Read More