LinkedIn
Twitter
RSS
FacebookSexual Harassment in the Workplace and The “#MeToo Movement”
Rhode Island employers can expect to see bills introduced in the 2018 session of the General Assembly that address the… Read More
Share
Posted In: Employment Law
The U.S. Supreme Court, Unions, and the Future of Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear a case that has the potential to rock the world of unions that… Read More
Share
Posted In: Business Law, Employment Law
Rhode Island Tax Amnesty Soon Available
Rhode Island’s tax amnesty program will open on December 1, 2017, affording taxpayers a rare and limited-time chance to start… Read More
Share
Posted In: Business Law, Tax Law
Equifax Breach Exposes Risks in Using Open Source Software
In the wake of the Equifax data breach having exposed the sensitive information of over 140,000,000 Americans, many individuals are… Read More
Share
Posted In: Business Law, Contracts Law, Intellectual Property, Technology
Supreme Court: First Amendment Protects “Disparaging” Trademarks
Since its enactment as the basic federal law on trademarks in 1946, the Lanham Act has prohibited the registration of… Read More
Share
Posted In: Business Law, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Wearables and Wellness: Considerations for Connected Employers
Wearable devices such as smart watches and fitness trackers have become increasingly popular as the technology matures and the devices… Read More
Share
Posted In: Business Law, Employment Law, Health Care
Cyber Insurance: A Necessary Shield Against Digital Infiltration
The threat of a cyber-attack is hardly virtual. From covertly installing malware that holds a victim company’s data hostage, to… Read More
Share
Posted In: Business Law, Intellectual Property
Department of Labor Overtime Regulations on Hold
On March 13, 2014, President Obama signed a presidential memorandum that directed the Department of Labor to devise new overtime… Read More
Share
Posted In: Employment Law
The Future Of Proposed IRS § 2704 Modifications Is Uncertain
Proposed changes to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) § 2704, which would impact the valuation of transfers of family business interests… Read More
Share
Posted In: Business Succession Planning, Trusts and Estates
Social Copycats: Is a Social Media User Infringing On Your Intellectual Property Rights?
Social media platforms present great opportunity for brands to gain visibility and attract followers. But what if another user is… Read More
Share
Posted In: Intellectual Property
