Bad Robot? Employing Artificial Intelligence in the Rush to Replace LIBOR
Federal regulators have recommended that banks cease entering into new contracts using the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) as a… Read More
It’s Your Business
The ABCs of ESG: Practical Considerations for Environmental, Social and Governance Disclosure in Municipal Finance
In order to make an informed investment decision as to the purchase of municipal bonds, the latest trend is for… Read More
Rhode Island Department of Health Requires Vaccines for All Health Care Workers and Healthcare Providers
On August 17, 2021, the Rhode Island Department of Health (“RIDOH”) issued regulations requiring that all Rhode Island health care… Read More
On the Job
“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
Workers’ Compensation Act and Contractual Indemnification – A Conflict Between Employer Rights and Responsibilities? Not in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Act, G.L. 152 §§ 1-86 offers employers certain protections from qualified employee-prosecuted work-related negligence actions at common… Read More
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
Insight on Estate Planning
You Can Relax if Your Estate Plan Includes a SPA Trust
During times of economic and tax law uncertainty, the more flexible your estate plan, the better. As some parts of… Read More
Have You Named Successor Fiduciaries?
It’s generally not enough to appoint an executor to handle your estate after your death or name a trustee to… Read More
Estate Planning Pitfall: You Don’t Have a Residuary Clause in Your Will
You may spell out specific bequests in your will, such as giving your grandchild your prized collectibles or dividing up… 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
