State v. Raymond Lynch: Enhancing Clarity on Hearsay Exceptions and Witness Competency in Sexual Assault Litigation Introduction State v. Raymond Lynch (854 A.2d 1022), adjudicated by the Supreme...
Collateral Estoppel and Evidentiary Standards in Unemployment Benefit Claims: Foster-Glocester Regional School Committee v. Board of Review Introduction Foster-Glocester Regional School Committee v....
Enforcement of Check-Cashing Statutes: Rhode Island's Interpretation Affirmed in Labor Ready Northeast, Inc. v. McConaghy Introduction Labor Ready Northeast, Inc. v. Marilyn Shannon McConaghy,...
Interpretation of Noncompete Clauses in Settlement Agreements: Insights from Cranston Print Works Company v. Paul Pothier et al Introduction Cranston Print Works Company v. Paul Pothier et al (848...
Clarifying Innocent Spouse Rights in Pension Revocation: Rhode Island's PEPRRA Precedent Introduction The case of The Retirement Board of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Rhode Island...
Public Water Access Requirements for Nonconforming Lots: Insights from Mill Realty Associates v. Robert Crowe et al. Introduction The case of Mill Realty Associates et al. v. Robert Crowe et al. (841...
Election of Remedies Doctrine Reinforced in Martone v. Johnston School Committee Introduction Louis Martone v. Johnston School Committee is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Rhode...
RI Supreme Court Tightens Standards for Class Actions and Negligent Misrepresentation in Insurance Litigation Introduction In the seminal case of Ann Zarrella et al. v. Minnesota Mutual Life...
Calculation of Attorney's Fees Under Rhode Island Employment Security Act: Arnold v. Board of Review Introduction The case of Dr. Lee H. Arnold, in his capacity as Director, Rhode Island Department...
Lischio v. North Kingstown: Enhancing Standards for Dimensional Variances Introduction The case of Paul F. Lischio et al. v. Zoning Board of Review of the Town of North Kingstown (818 A.2d 685)...
Filippi v. Filippi et al.: Reinforcing the Statute of Frauds in Partnership Agreements Introduction The case Peter Filippi et al. v. Marion Filippi et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Rhode...
Balancing Defendant's Right to Testify and Court's Discretion: Insights from State v. John Feole Introduction The case of State v. John Feole, decided by the Supreme Court of Rhode Island on May 21,...
Preservation of Tenure and Due Process under the Merit System: Insights from Wilkinson v. State Crime Laboratory Commission Introduction Wilkinson v. The State Crime Laboratory Commission et al, 788...
Establishing the Statute of Limitations in Clergy Malpractice Cases: An Analysis of Martin v. Howard (2001) Introduction Martin v. Evan D. Howard et al., 784 A.2d 291, is a landmark case adjudicated...
Supreme Court of Rhode Island Clarifies Application of Injured On Duty Benefits Under G.L. 45-19-1 to Retired Officers Introduction In the consolidated cases of Earl H. Webster v. Louis A. Perrotta...
Strengthened Burden of Proof for Dimensional Zoning Variances: Zoning Board of Review v. Von Bernuth Introduction The case of Zoning Board of Review of the Town of New Shoreham et al. v. Carl Von...
Self-Created Hardship: Rhode Island Supreme Court Restricts Dimensional Variances in Zoning Ordinances Introduction The case of Anthony Sciacca et al v. Gloria Caruso et al., decided by the Supreme...
Strickland Test Application and Defense Counsel's Strategic Decisions in MICHAEL A. BRENNAN v. GEORGE A. VOSE, JR. ET AL. Introduction The case of Michael A. Brennan v. George A. Vose, Jr. et al....
Material Breach and Fraud Claims in Contract Disputes: Insights from Women's Development Corporation v. City of Central Falls Introduction Women's Development Corporation, et al v. City of Central...
Recognition of De Facto Parental Relationships in Same-Sex Partnerships: Maureen v. Robano Introduction The case of Maureen V. Robano v. Concetta A. DiCenzo (759 A.2d 959) adjudicated by the Supreme...