Affirmation of Jury Verdict Based on Credibility Assessments in Second-Degree Murder Convictions Introduction State v. Stanley Banach (648 A.2d 1363) was a pivotal case heard by the Supreme Court of...
Successor Liability for Environmental Contamination Limited by CERCLA: Hydro-Manufacturing, Inc. v. Kayser-Roth Corp. Introduction The case of Hydro-Manufacturing, Inc. v. Kayser-Roth Corp. (640 A.2d...
Authorization of Juvenile Police Record Disclosure to Victims Under G.L. 14-1-66 Introduction The case of Falstaff Brewing Corporation Re: Narragansett Brewery Fire (637 A.2d 1047) adjudicated by the...
Reasonable Assurance of Employment: Mary Baker et al. v. Department of Employment and Training Board of Review Introduction In the landmark case Mary Baker et al. v. Department of Employment and...
Discharge of Financial Obligations via Release and Indemnification Agreements: Insights from W.P. Associates v. Forcier, Inc. (1994) Introduction The case of W.P. Associates v. Forcier, Inc. (637...
Reinforcing Subdivision Street Connectivity Standards: Kirby v. Planning Board of Middletown Introduction James W. Kirby v. Planning Board of Review of the Town of Middletown is a pivotal case...
Rhode Island Supreme Court Affirms Agency Deference in Public Utility Tax Exemption Case: PPA v. City of Pawtucket Introduction The case of Pawtucket Power Associates Limited Partnership et al. v....
Deference to Hearing Officers in Environmental Permitting: The Environmental Scientific Corporation v. Louise Durfee Introduction The case of The Environmental Scientific Corporation v. Louise...
Affirmation of Superior Court Judgment in Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. Eula Mae Berry: Clarifying Standards for Racial Discrimination Claims in Employment Promotions Introduction The case Mine...
Limitations on Public Duty Doctrine in Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings: Insights from Joan Haley v. Town of Lincoln Introduction Case: Joan Haley et al. v. Town of Lincoln et al. (611 A.2d 845)...
Direct Judicial Review of Labor Board Certification Orders and the Labor-Nexus Test: Insights from Barrington School Committee v. Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board Introduction Barrington...
Malice Aforethought in Second-Degree Murder: Insights from STATE v. MATTATALL Introduction State v. Stephen R. Mattatall, 603 A.2d 1098 (R.I. 1992), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Duty of Care in Wager Transactions: A Comprehensive Analysis of Robert Palmisciano v. Burrillville Racing Association Introduction The case of Robert Palmisciano v. Burrillville Racing Association...
Ensuring Competent Evidence in Zoning Special Exception Decisions: Salve Regina College v. Zoning Board of Review Introduction Salve Regina College v. Zoning Board of Review of the City of Newport is...
Self-Insurers Exempted from Mandatory Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Ellis v. Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Introduction The case of Jerry Ellis v. Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)...
Equitable Estoppel and the Presumption of Paternity in Custody Disputes: Gregory J. Pettinato v. Susanne L. Pettinato Introduction The case of Gregory J. Pettinato v. Susanne L. Pettinato (582 A.2d...
Reevaluation of Chauffeur's License Suspension: Costa v. Registrar of Motor Vehicles Introduction The case of Sandra Costa v. Registrar of Motor Vehicles (543 A.2d 1307) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Designation of Public Right-of-Way by Administrative Agencies: Insights from Sartor v. Coastal Resources Management Council Introduction The case of Cecil D. Sartor v. Coastal Resources Management...
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Upholding Strategic Defense Decisions in STATE v. BROWN Introduction State: Supreme Court of Rhode Island Case: George S. Brown v. John J. Moran Citation: 534 A.2d...
Supreme Court Upholds Retroactive Repeal of Veterans' Seniority Rights Introduction The case of Timothy Brennan et al. v. Patrick G. Kirby et al. reached the Supreme Court of Rhode Island on July 28,...