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On October 25, 2017, Nicole Benjamin presented at the Rhode Island Bar Association’s CLE Seminar, Recent Developments in the Law… Read More
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Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Case That Resulted From Counsel’s Failure to Ensure Accurate Contact Information in Electronic Filing Portal
In the first Rhode Island Supreme Court decision to address the Rhode Island Judiciary’s new electronic filing system, the Court… Read More
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Posted In: Electronic Filing
Supreme Court Holds Attorneys’ Fee Affidavits Must Be From Independent Counsel
In a decision that impacts most litigators in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Supreme Court has held that affidavits or… Read More
Supreme Court Order Underscores Importance of Prebriefing Statements
Prebriefing Statements, which are sometimes referred to as Rule 12A Statements, are often viewed and treated as preliminary statements of… Read More
Supreme Court Amendment Imposes Obligation on Practitioners to Review Certain Files for Non-Public Case Information
Through an order issued on January 29, 2016, the Rhode Island Supreme Court has made amendments to the Rhode Island… Read More
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Posted In: Electronic Filing
Juror Misconduct: If You Hear Something, Say Something
The Rhode Island Supreme Court’s recent decision in Roma v. Moreira, No. 2014-141-Appeal, 2015 R.I. LEXIS 106 (R.I. Nov. 13,… Read More
The Raise-Or-Waive Rule: A Trap For Trial And Appellate Counsel
The raise-or-waive rule, arguably one of the most important rules of appellate practice, also is one of the Rhode Island… Read More
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Supreme Court Amendments Mandate Rejection Of Nonconforming Briefs And Dismissal Of Inactive Cases
On October 16, 2015, the Rhode Island Supreme Court issued an order making important amendments to Article I of the… Read More
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Recent Developments in Rhode Island Law – State Courts and Civil Procedure
On Thursday, October 22, 2015, I had the privilege of presenting on Recent Developments in Rhode Island Law – State… Read More
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Rhode Island Supreme Court Decision Serves As A Reminder To Engage Necessary Experts Early In The Case
A recent Rhode Island Supreme Court decision serves as an important reminder of the need to engage essential expert witnesses… Read More
