As Senator Jeff Sessions’ nomination for Attorney General advances to the full Senate, questions are being raised as to what impact he might have on the business of marijuana in the United States. Sessions has historically taken a hardline stance against marijuana, which is contrary to the position that has been taken by the Department...
Big Chill Weekend is URI’s largest fundraising event to support student scholarships.
A special evening to celebrate and support the students, alumni, partners and friends whose exceptional devotion to social justice increases access to justice for all. Partridge Snow & Hahn applauds the 2017 honorees.
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The Problem: The Dreaded Liquidation Overhang Convertible promissory notes and SAFEs (Simple Agreement for Equity) (let’s call both of these “convertible instruments”) are used regularly to raise capital in the early stage company space. It’s not uncommon for convertible instruments to have what’s called a “valuation cap.” Valuation caps set the maximum valuation at which...
RISCPA will be hosting Eric S. Rosengren, President and CEO of First District Federal Reserve Bank, Boston. Dr. Rosengren has held several senior positions over a number of years with the Federal Reserve Bank, Boston including in areas of research and banking supervision functions. His current term as President began in 2007 and he is...
Estate planning attorneys see a two-word change in the federal law governing special needs trusts as making a dramatic difference in meeting the needs of clients who suffer from disabilities. Last month, President Obama signed into law the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act, an amendment to existing law that will now allow people with disabilities,...
Is your business divided into separate entities? It isn’t an uncommon practice. Business owners often establish separate legal entities to manage different aspects of their business. One reason for doing so is to prevent the assets of one entity from being used to satisfy the debts of another entity. This can be effective, but an...
“We are thrilled to welcome David to our partnership,” said Managing Partner, David Gilden. “He is an outstanding business lawyer, leader and colleague, and has been successful at creating lasting and loyal relationships with all of the clients he works with.” Gilden continued, “David’s passion for great service to clients, and for being part of...
The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act mandates the creation of a regulatory system to permit recreational use of marijuana in Massachusetts by January 1, 2018. Bill Moorman and David Pellegrino discuss several ways the new law will impact the insurance industry and its customers. Read the PS&H Client Advisory on the topic here.
