Strickland Analysis Reinforced in Postconviction Relief: Lipscomb v. State of Rhode Island Introduction Case: Anthony Lipscomb v. State of Rhode Island, 144 A.3d 299 (2016) Court: Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment and Prejudgment Interest in Contract Breach Cases: Danforth v. More Introduction Danforth v. More is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Rhode Island in...
SHINE v. MOREAU: Rhode Island Supreme Court Clarifies Indemnification and Attorneys' Fee Provisions in Receivership Contexts Introduction The case of Allan M. Shine et al. v. Charles Moreau et al....
Affirmation of Non-Applicability of Federal and State Regulations in Age Discrimination Hiring Case Introduction The case of Roderick A. McGarry v. Marilyn Pielech et al. (108 A.3d 998) adjudicated...
Affirmation of Discretionary Authority in Educational Funding: Chariho Regional School District v. Commissioner Introduction The case of Chariho Regional School District et al. v. Deborah Gist (91...
Rhode Island Supreme Court Recognizes Mortgagor Standing to Challenge Mortgage Assignments Introduction In the landmark case of Walter J. Mruk, Jr. v. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.,...
Effective Assistance of Counsel in Postconviction Relief: Insights from Harold Hazard v. State of Rhode Island Introduction Harold Hazard v. State of Rhode Island is a landmark case adjudicated by...
Authority of Nominee Mortgagees in Rhode Island: Analysis of Anthony Bucci et al. v. Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB et al. (68 A.3d 1069) Introduction The case of Anthony Bucci et al. v. Lehman Brothers...
Clarifying Special-Use Permits: Building Envelope vs. Lot Building Coverage in Newport Zoning Introduction The case of W. Bart Lloyd et al. v. Zoning Board of Review for the City of Newport et al....
Procedural Standards in Postconviction Relief: Insights from Sifuentes v. State of Rhode Island Introduction Sifuentes v. State of Rhode Island, 43 A.3d 49 (R.I. 2012), is a landmark case adjudicated...
Affirmation of Procedural Requirements for Probate Appeals and Statute of Limitations in Fiduciary Duty Claims Introduction The case of Ambrose C. Mendes, Jr., et al. v. Alfred Factor et al. (41 A.3d...
Affirmation of Superior Court Judgment in Rice v. State: Reinforcing the Strickland Standard for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Introduction Kenneth S. Rice appeals the Superior Court's dismissal...
Affirmation of Procedural Strictness in Postconviction Relief: Gerald M. BROWN v. STATE of Rhode Island Introduction The Supreme Court of Rhode Island, in Gerald M. BROWN v. STATE of Rhode Island (32...
Public Notice Sufficiency for General Zoning Amendments: Insights from Generation Realty, LLC. v. North Providence Introduction Generation Realty, LLC. v. Kristen J. Catanzaro et al. DePasquale...
Supreme Court of Rhode Island Clarifies Labor Rate Determination in Insurance Claims: Auto Body Association v. Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Introduction The case of Auto Body...
Jeffrey S. Washington v. State of Rhode Island: Reinforcing Strickland Standards in Felony Murder Cases Introduction Jeffrey S. Washington v. State of Rhode Island, 989 A.2d 94 (R.I. 2010), serves as...
Resendes v. Brown: Establishing De Facto Parental Rights and Due Process in Visitation Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Louisa Resendes et al. v. Nicole Brown (966 A.2d 1249), the Supreme...
Lynch v. Spirit Rent-A-Car: Defining Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Rental Agreements Introduction In James C. Lynch, Jr., et al. v. Spirit Rent-A-Car, Inc., et al., heard on March 6, 2009, by the...
Rigorous Standards for Probate: Rhode Island Supreme Court Restricts Use of Self-Executing Affidavits in Will Validation Introduction The case of Estate of Louis J. Giuliano, Sr., et al. v. Louis J....
Affirming Standing Requirements and Defining 'General Election' in Rhode Island: Bowen v. Mollis Introduction The case of E. Howland Bowen v. A. Ralph Mollis, in his capacity as Secretary of State of...