As federally-funded nonprofits scramble to review their DEI initiatives impacting those who receive their services, all nonprofits – regardless of funding sources – need to also review their employment related DEI programs. Elizabeth O. Manchester, Chair of Partridge Snow & Hahn’s Nonprofit & Tax Exempt Practice Group, and Alicia J. Samolis, Chair of Partridge Snow...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Justice released new guidance on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) in the workplace in March of 2025. In a recent Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly article, PSH Partner and Employment & Labor Chair Alicia J. Samolis offers valuable insight into what this shift means for employers. Drawing on her deep experience in...
We’re thrilled to see that Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has spotlighted our very own Associate James P. McGlone in a recent feature. The article explores Jim’s journey from a demanding legal career to discovering music as both a creative outlet and a way to bring people together. With no formal training, he embraced the challenge of...
Partner Allison L. Fleet teamed up with Practical Law Real Estate to bring you this Real Estate Finance Rhode Island (7-571-2185) Q&A guide, which provides a detailed overview of commercial real estate finance law in Rhode Island. It addresses critical topics for borrowers and lenders, including security instruments, usury laws, recording requirements, title insurance, priority...
Partner Allison L. Fleet teamed up with Practical Law Real Estate to bring you this Real Estate Leasing Rhode Island (w-000-1954) Q&A guide, which provides a comprehensive overview of commercial real estate leasing laws in Rhode Island. It covers key aspects of lease execution, recording practices, disclosure obligations, rent and security deposits, lease term and renewal,...
Partner Allison L. Fleet teamed up with Practical Law Real Estate to bring you this Real Estate Ownership Rhode Island (3-571-2205) Q&A guide, which provides an in-depth overview of commercial real estate ownership laws in Rhode Island. It addresses key legal and procedural aspects that impact property owners, investors, and purchasers, including taxation, transfer requirements, title...
Attorney Dan Marran published a new Practice Point for the American Bar Association’s Commercial & Business Litigation Committee. Click here to view.
PSH Of Counsel Russell Stein shared his thoughts with WFXT’s Boston25 News on Friday evening’s broadcast about a popular fundraising program at Massachusetts schools whereby students and student groups raise funds by helping to sell mattresses. As it turned out, there’s a commercial company making a profit from these types of fundraisers – in this...
PSH Counsel Elizabeth O. Manchester spoke as part of the recent OceanPoint Insurance executive workshop series, on the topic of key policies for nonprofits in the era of the #MeToo movement. The workshop features specialists who share business and legal expertise with non-profit executives including CEOs, executive directors, CFOs, Human Resource directors, COOs, and board...
John E. Ottaviani, Partner in the Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group, provided some context to World Trademark Review on the issue of some trademark applicants suddenly being asked to show “proof of legal residence in the U.S.” The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is suffering backlash from its examining attorneys, who are now required by...
