By Elizabeth Manchester and Madeline Ursini Rhode Island nonprofits holding sales tax exemption certificates are reminded to file their renewal applications before the upcoming deadlines to maintain their tax-exempt status and comply with updated requirements. Sales tax exemption certificates issued by the Rhode Island Division of Taxation are valid for a period of four years...

By Elizabeth O. Manchester, James P. McGlone, and Kelley J. O’Donnell A new lawsuit will test the legality of grant programs of the U.S. Department of Education for colleges and universities, charging that these programs unlawfully discriminate based on race or ethnicity.  (Read the complaint here.) These programs, collectively referred to in the complaint as the “Hispanic-Serving Institutions...

PROVIDENCE, RI, June 5, 2025 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that five of its practice areas and 13 attorneys were recognized in the 2025 Chambers USA guide of recommended law firms and lawyers. Chambers ranks leading attorneys and practice groups based on in-depth interviews with clients...

PROVIDENCE, RI, May 30, 2025 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that 29 attorneys across 17 practice areas were selected for a Rhode Island Monthly’s 2025 Professional Excellence in Law award. The honorees, who are showcased as top local attorneys in their respective areas of practice, are...

PROVIDENCE, RI, May 21, 2025 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces the launch of Philanthropy on Tap, a series of educational and networking programs designed to highlight how strategic giving can create meaningful impact for both businesses and the community. The inaugural session was held on Wednesday,...

By Elizabeth O. Manchester, James P. McGlone, and Kelley J. O’Donnell In a decision on Friday, March 14, 2025, a panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay pending appeal in a legal challenge to a pair of President Trump’s executive orders which promulgated new policy directives regarding (among other things) diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...

PROVIDENCE, RI, February 13, 2025 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that Elizabeth O. Manchester has received the 2025 Dr. William A. McDonnell Award from Providence College. Named for one of the college’s most devoted volunteers, the award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing the...

By Elizabeth O. Manchester, James P. McGlone, and Kelley J. O’Donnell On Monday January 27th, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum instituting a pause on federal grant and loan programs.  This memo quickly became the subject of litigation, further guidance from the White House, and court orders temporarily blocking...

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