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Landowners and Businesses Beware: Under Newly Amended Rhode Island Law, A Legal Duty of Care Now Extends to Those Exposed to Open and Obvious Conditions/Dangers

By Jamie J. Bachant on November 26, 2019

Rhode Island landowners and businesses should be on notice that, over the summer (on July 15, 2019), the Rhode Island… Read More

Posted In: Business Law, Premises Liability

Looks Can Be Deceiving – RI’s New 10-Year Limit on Tax Collections

By Marc A. Lewin on September 26, 2019

Like the federal tax code, Rhode Island tax law now has a 10-year limit on collection of tax debts. But… Read More

Posted In: Tax Law

Three Landmines in Rhode Island’s Post-Wayfair Sales Tax Law and How to Avoid Them

By Marc A. Lewin on August 13, 2019

As expected, Rhode Island enacted legislation effective July 1, 2019 that requires remote retailers, marketplace facilitators, and referrers to register… Read More

Posted In: Business Law, Tax Law

Drone Law: Federal Regulation May Displace State and Local Laws

By William K. Wray, Jr. on April 30, 2019

Last week, the FAA granted a Google affiliate the first “air carrier” certification for a drone delivery company. Many entrepreneurs… Read More

Posted In: Business Law

RI Bills Put Remote Retailers and Marketplace Facilitators in Crosshairs

By Marc A. Lewin on March 5, 2019

Retailers outside of Rhode Island may soon be forced to collect sales tax on sales to Rhode Island customers under… Read More

Posted In: Business Law, Tax Law

Consider a Tax Entity Conversion Now

By Marc A. Lewin and E. Hans Lundsten on May 30, 2018

The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act significantly changed the federal income tax landscape for all businesses beginning in… Read More

Posted In: Business Law, Tax Law

Dangers and Solutions For U.S. Companies Trading With Foreign Countries

By on April 27, 2018

When conducting business outside of the United States, U.S. companies must comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977… Read More

Posted In: Business Law

Navigating Rhode Island’s Zoning Regulations

By Elizabeth McDonough Noonan on March 7, 2018

Thinking about bringing your business to Rhode Island? Interested in expanding and developing in this state? If yes, you will… Read More

Posted In: Business Law, Land Use Law

The U.S. Supreme Court, Unions, and the Future of Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector

By Lori Caron Silveira on November 14, 2017

The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear a case that has the potential to rock the world of unions that… Read More

Posted In: Business Law, Employment Law

Rhode Island Tax Amnesty Soon Available

By Marc A. Lewin and E. Hans Lundsten on October 24, 2017

Rhode Island’s tax amnesty program will open on December 1, 2017, affording taxpayers a rare and limited-time chance to start… Read More

Posted In: Business Law, Tax Law

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Landowners and Businesses Beware: Under Newly Amended Rhode Island Law, A Legal Duty of Care Now Extends to Those Exposed to Open and Obvious Conditions/Dangers

Looks Can Be Deceiving – RI’s New 10-Year Limit on Tax Collections

Three Landmines in Rhode Island’s Post-Wayfair Sales Tax Law and How to Avoid Them

Drone Law: Federal Regulation May Displace State and Local Laws

RI Bills Put Remote Retailers and Marketplace Facilitators in Crosshairs

Consider a Tax Entity Conversion Now

Dangers and Solutions For U.S. Companies Trading With Foreign Countries

Navigating Rhode Island’s Zoning Regulations

The U.S. Supreme Court, Unions, and the Future of Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector

Rhode Island Tax Amnesty Soon Available