Reopening Rhode Island’s Economy: What You Need to Know about Phase 2
The reopening of Rhode Island’s economy after the COVID-19 pandemic is slated to occur in three phases. Rhode Island is… Read More
USPTO Announces Prioritized Examination Pilot Program For Qualifying COVID-19 Related Applications
On May 8, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) announced its new COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program… Read More
Update: USPTO Further Extends Certain Patent and Trademark-Related Document and Fee Deadlines to June 1, 2020
On April 28, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) further extended the time to file certain patent… Read More
Supreme Court Decision Resolves Technical Patent Issue But Hints at Looming Separation of Powers Questions
As often happens in patent cases, a “small potatoes” legal issue can lead to a change in law that will… Read More
Operational Guidance for Marine Business During Rhode Island’s COVID-19 Phase I Reopening
As many Rhode Islanders know, the Governor has recently released a plan to begin phased reopening as the State begins… Read More
COVID 3.5 – Additional Federal Funding for Health Care Costs of COVID-19
On April 24th, the President signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (commonly referred to… Read More
Massachusetts Implements Limited Suspension of Evictions and Foreclosures
On April 20, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency declaration dated as of March 10, 2020 (the… Read More
Director Of Patent And Trademark Office Extends Certain Filing And Payment Deadlines Pursuant To CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), signed into law on March 27, 2020, provides various… Read More
Update to Open Meetings Act Implications of COVID-19
As we previously reported here, on March 16th, 2020, Governor Gina M. Raimondo issued Executive Order 20-05, temporarily suspending certain… Read More
RIDEM Releases Updated Guidance for Marine Businesses in RI
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has released updated guidance regarding the operation of boatyards, marinas and yacht clubs… Read More
