Client Alerts

by James W. Ryan - April 2008
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Employers Sponsoring 401(k) Plans Exposed to New Risk

Fiduciary Investment Advisory Fees are Limited to the 2% Floor

by Lawrence D. Hunt - January 2008
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eDiscovery - The New Frontier

by James W. Ryan - January 2008
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Maximize the Benefits of Charitable Giving

by David C. Morganelli and Deborah DiNardo - September 2007
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Rhode Island Amnesty for Unclaimed Property Compliance

by David C. Morganelli - September 2007
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Minimum Wage Increases are Coming

Are your employment law notices ready to post?
by Michael J. Murray - July 2007

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Protecting Your Company from Negligent Hiring Claims

Are you doing enough?
by Michael A. Gamboli and Alicia J. Byrd  - June 2007

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Increased Forclosure Advertising Rates in Rhode Island

by Charles A. Lovell  - June 2007

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Supreme Court Announces Far-Reaching Legal Standard

Antitrust Update
by Robert K. Taylor  - June 2007

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Potential for Tax Exposure -

and Missied Planning Opportunities - For Those that Fail to Review Executive Compensation Plans
by Kimberly I. McCarthy June 2007
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Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act

by David C. Morganelli May 2007
Employers Held More Accountable
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Moratorium on Certain Foreclosures in Massachusetts

by Charles A. Lovell and Patricia Antonelli  - May 2007
Governor Deval Patrick has initiated a moratorium on some foreclosures in Massachusetts.
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When The EPA Knocks At Your Door

by Roger C. Zehntner April 2007
Surprise inspections by either the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or state environmental agencies may not be as frequent as in past years. However, it is important for your facility to be prepared in the event that government inspectors show up unexpectedly at your door.
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Employee Free Choice Act

Free Choice Or No Chice At All
by Michael A. Gamboli and Michael J. Murray  - March 2007
One of the most controversial pieces of legislation making its way through Congress is the “Employee Free Choice Act” (H.R. 800). Adoption of H.R. 800 would dramatically change the way unions are certified and thus represents the most significant change in the National Labor Relations Act in over 50 years.
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Rhode Island Residential Update

by Patricia Antonelli and James H. Hahn  - February 2007
Two recent developments further impact the ever-shifting residential lending landscape in Rhode Island: the promulgation of regulations under the Rhode Island Home Loan Protection Act and amendments clarifying the City of Providence predatory lending ordinance.
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Massachusetts Foreclosure Procedures Threatened

by Patricia Antonelli and Charles A. Lovell  - February 2007
This Client Alert also discusses First Circuit Rules that TILA and MCCCDA Rescission Remedy is Not Available for Class Action Relief
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Rhode Island Reduces Capital Gains Tax Rate for Individuals

by David C. Morganelli - January 2007
Beginning January 1, 2007, individuals who incur capital gains for capital assets held more than five years will be taxed at a new rate in Rhode Island.
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Antitrust and Trade Regulation Briefing, Winter 2007

by Robert K. Taylor
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Antitrust and Trade Regulation Briefing, Fall 2006

by Robert K. Taylor
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New Law Frees Corporations and Nonprofits to Participate in Rhode Island Ballot Question Campaigns

by Howard Merten - July 2006

On June 27, 2006, new legislation overhauled the tattered and confusing regulation of expenditures and contributions in referenda campaign. As a result,...
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Antitrust and Trade Regulation Briefing, Winter/Spring 2006

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Keep Your Nonprofit Off The Front Page; One Simple Step for Boards of Directors

by Kimberly I. McCarthy – February 2006

Recently, the headlines in Rhode Island have decried allegations of corruption at a major local hospital....
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New Law Requires Businesses to Notify Customers of Security Breaches

by Mary Clare Decker and Kimberly I. McCarthy – September 2005

A new law designed to protect Rhode Island consumers will soon require entities to notify their customers if a security breach poses a risk of identify theft...
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A Wide-Range of Businesses Affected by the Independent Contractor Law

by Michael J. Murray – August 2005

Due to an inartful drafting, Massachusetts businesses have been put in a bind...
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Critical Action Item - March 15 Report

by Kimberly I. McCarthy – February 2005

Major Changes for any Business that Deals with the Rhode Island General Assembly
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First Change to Overtime Regulations in 55 Years: Are You Ready?

by Michael A. Gamboli – May 2004

The Department of Labor issued its much-anticipated set of new rules on the classification of employees for overtime purposes...
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