Client Alerts Archives - Partridge Snow & Hahn

Client Alerts Litigation & Disputes NonprofitMassachusetts and Rhode Island Charities: Unlocking Restricted Funds

April 22, 2024

By Elizabeth O. Manchester, Morgan E. Hedly, and Paul M. Kessimian For many charitable institutions, accepting gifts subject to certain donor-imposed restrictions is in the normal course of business. While these restricted funds are quite common, their usefulness can occasionally become impractical. This frustration of purpose is particularly common for gifts made many decades ago. ...

Client Alerts Corporate & Business Real EstateRecent Legal Developments Affecting Syndicated Real Estate Funds

April 17, 2024

By Russell J. Stein Two recent developments may affect private funds, including syndicated real estate offerings. First, at the end of last summer the SEC adopted the Private Fund Adviser rules, regulations that cover certain aspects of management over investment funds. Second, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) took effect on January 1, 2024, requiring most...

Client Alerts Intellectual PropertyChoosing a Strong Trademark: The Foundation For Creating A Distinctive Brand

April 11, 2024

By David M. DiSegna A “trademark” is any word, phrase, logo or design that identifies the source of goods or services. Trademarks are used to distinguish one’s products and services from those of another. The strength of a trademark depends on its distinctiveness. Along the distinctiveness spectrum are five generally recognized categories of trademarks, which...

Client Alerts NonprofitU.S. Department of Education Levies $14 Million Fine Against Liberty University under the Federal Clery Act

April 1, 2024

By Madeline M. Ursini and Elizabeth O. Manchester On March 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education (the “Department”) announced that Liberty University (“Liberty”) has agreed to pay a fine of $14 million for material and ongoing violations of the Federal Clery Act. This fine, which was imposed by the Department’s Office of Federal Student...

Client Alerts Corporate & BusinessImportant Reminder – Corporate Transparency Act Filing Obligations

March 22, 2024

By Lawrence Sheh, Brian Reilly, and Madeline Ursini This is a reminder that pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), most new and existing business entities are required to submit a beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, also known as FinCEN. Entities formed on or after January 1, 2024 must...

Client Alerts Intellectual PropertyProtect Your Brand: 8 Advantages of Trademark Registration

March 13, 2024

By David M. DiSegna Your company’s trademarks are an integral part of its brand and identity. Registering your trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office provides valuable advantages for defending against trademark infringement by competitors and enforcing your intellectual property rights. Key Benefits of Federal Trademark Registrations: Nationwide Notice: Provides constructive notice of...

Client Alerts Land Use News Real EstateNew Slate of 15 Bills Introduced in 2024 Intended to Further Encourage Residential Development

March 11, 2024

By: Michael L. Mineau As covered in prior PSH Client Alerts on June 26, 2023, August 22, 2023, and November 27, 2023, this past year included numerous major reforms to the Rhode Island zoning and land development statutes, all aimed at spurring further residential development and creation of additional housing units in Rhode Island. While...

Client Alerts News Real EstateCertain Lease Rental Application Fees Barred as of January 1, 2024

March 5, 2024

By Allison L. Fleet As of January 1, 2024, a Rhode Island law prohibits landlords, rental agents, and property managers from charging application fees in connection with tenant rental applications. Application fees include credit checks, background checks, screenings and administrative services. Notwithstanding the new prohibition, landlords and their representatives are still permitted to pass through...

Client Alerts Corporate & BusinessCorporate Transparency Act Filing Obligations

February 1, 2024

By Lawrence Sheh, Brian Reilly, and Madeline Ursini An updated version of this Client Alert is available, which includes the March 1, 2024 U.S. District Court decision – view here. This is a reminder that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) took effect on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all entities formed or registered to...

Client Alerts Commercial & Public Finance NewsIRS Issues Much-Anticipated Regulations for Transferrable Clean Energy Tax Credits

January 24, 2024

By Madeline M. Ursini and Amy T.M. Oakley The IRS recently issued proposed regulations describing rules for eligible taxpayers that may now elect to transfer certain clean energy credits to unrelated third parties under Section 6418 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The clean energy tax incentive market...

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