What Happens to Your Patents and Trademarks if the USPTO Shuts Down on October 1, 2023?
Introduction There is a potential for a U.S. federal government shutdown on October 1, 2023, in view of the ongoing discussions… Read More
The Most Unlikely of Mergers May Still Have an Upslope Legal Battle
Details of the Merger Golf fans and professional golfers alike were shocked by the news in early June that the PGA… Read More
Major Changes Coming to Rhode Island’s Zoning and Land Use Law in 2024
After a series of bills became law at the end of the General Assembly’s session in June, significant changes are… Read More
A Rejection Letter from the Supreme Court on Race-Based Admissions Programs: Will Companies’ DEI Programs Suffer a Similar Fate?
On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision that will potentially shape the college admissions process… Read More
The Ethical Challenges of AI-Assisted Legal Practice: Lawyers and ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is not entirely foreign to the legal profession. AI-powered legal research databases, eDiscovery automation, and juror intelligence… Read More
In re Grand Jury: Supreme Court Avoids the Circuit Split on the Application of the Attorney-Client Privilege to Dual-Purpose Communications
Attorneys and in-house counsel who provide both legal and business advice to their clients should consider the scope of the… Read More
Personal Jurisdiction and Relatedness
The United States District Court of Massachusetts recently published a decision regarding the constitutional inquiry for specific personal jurisdiction. In… Read More
SCOTUS to Take Another Look at Religious Accommodations
Employment litigators and Constitutional Law attorneys alike should pay close attention to the United States Supreme Court’s calendar, as the… Read More
Recent COVID-19 Guidance for Nursing Home Facilities in Rhode Island
The world of health care has always been ever-changing. Coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be difficult for providers… Read More
Massachusetts Court Appearances in a Post Pandemic World
On August 12, 2022, Chief Justice Heidi E. Brieger of the Massachusetts Superior Court adopted Superior Court Standing Order 1-22,… Read More
