By Allison L. Fleet and Kelley J. Decena Effective June 28, 2026, Rhode Island officially adopted regulations implementing the state’s new Non-Owner Occupied Residential Property Tax, commonly referred to as the “Taylor Swift Tax.” Beginning with the tax year commencing July 1, 2026, the tax, which is in addition to property taxes owners already pay...

By Jordan A. Walsh Charitable solicitation registration is an often-overlooked aspect of nonprofit compliance. While organizations typically focus on maintaining their tax-exempt status, corporate governance, and fundraising initiatives, they should also understand the charitable solicitation laws of each state in which they seek donations. Because these laws are governed primarily at the state level, registration...

PROVIDENCE, RI, July 8, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that 23 attorneys were selected for Rhode Island Monthly’s 2026 Professional Excellence in Law award. The honorees are chosen based on several criteria including peer reviews, feedback from professionals in related fields, professional standing, and other...

New affiliate expands integrated legal, legislative, and public affairs capabilities PROVIDENCE, RI, July 1, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, today announced the launch of Phenix Capitol Group LLC, a wholly owned affiliated government relations and public affairs firm providing lobbying, legislative advocacy, regulatory strategy, and...

Partridge Snow & Hahn Real Estate Attorney Brian G. Cafferty was recently featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly discussing a Massachusetts Appeals Court decision enforcing a $100,000 settlement agreement arising out of a real estate dispute involving adjacent properties in Ashland. The Appeals Court reversed a Superior Court ruling and held that the settlement agreement was...

PROVIDENCE, RI, June 23, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH) Partner Michael L. Mineau presented on the National Business Institute (NBI) seminar, “Rhode Island Land Use and Zoning From Start to Finish” on Monday, June 22, 2026. Mineau presented the sessions, “Appealing Zoning Decisions: Local, Regional, and State Considerations,” and “Short-Term Rentals: Navigating Uncharted...

PROVIDENCE, RI, June 15, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that partner Elizabeth O. Manchester has been appointed to the San Miguel School of Providence Board of Directors for a three-year term effective July 1, 2026. In this role, Manchester will collaborate with fellow board members...

PROVIDENCE, RI, June 10, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH) partners Elizabeth O. Manchester and Russell J. Stein will present the session, “Liability Considerations, Landmines & Protections for Lawyers Serving on Nonprofit Boards,” at the 2026 Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting on June 11, 2026. Manchester and Stein will provide insight into what...

By Elizabeth O. Manchester and Kelley J. Decena Nonprofits that prepare early are better positioned to access credit quickly when needs arise. Lenders move faster and negotiate more favorably when an organization’s governance, regulatory, and financial house is in order. The following steps help ensure your nonprofit is “lender-ready” on short notice. First, maintain accurate...

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