Clarification of Rule 52(c) Judgment as a Matter of Law and Attorneys’ Fees Under § 9-1-45 Introduction Cashman Equipment Corporation, Inc. v. Cardi Corporation, Inc. (2025) is a landmark Rhode...
Extending DPPA Coverage to Non-DMV State Actors Commentary on LMG Rhode Island Holdings, Inc. v. Office of Governor Daniel J. McKee Introduction On 6 June 2025 the Rhode Island Supreme Court issued...
Non-Assignability of Statutory Surviving Spouse Benefits in Incorporated Divorce Settlements Introduction This commentary examines the Rhode Island Supreme Court’s decision in Marilyn L. Wilson v....
Permissibility of Lay Vehicle Identification and Prior Bad Acts Evidence: State v. Chandanoeuth Hay Introduction State v. Chandanoeuth Hay was decided by the Supreme Court of Rhode Island on May 29,...
Defining Third-Party Duty of Care and Corporate Veil Piercing Limits Under Rhode Island Worker’s Compensation Act Introduction In William Boggs v. Johnston Asphalt, LLC (No. 2024-91-Appeal), decided...
Enforcement of Condominium Owners’ Statutory Right to Special‐Meeting Notices and Judicial Limits on Agenda Content Oversight Introduction Boyang Song and Travis McCune (“Plaintiffs”), unit owners at...
State v. Irving Johnson: Enforcing Rule 12 Notice Requirements and Declining Recognition of a Claim-of-Right Defense in Trespass Introduction In State v. Irving Johnson, 2025 R.I. LEXIS ___, the...
Mandate for Comprehensive Fact-Finding in Declaratory Challenges to Zoning Ordinance Validity Introduction Koziol Firearms, Inc. v. Kevin Marchand, in his capacity as member of the Zoning Board of...
Adverse Possession Demands Credible, Specific Proof of Exclusive Use for Ten Years Introduction These consolidated appeals arise from a boundary dispute between Edgar Sepulveda, as Trustee of the 7...
Clarifying the Ten-Year Exclusive Use Requirement and Credibility Assessment in Adverse Possession Introduction The Supreme Court of Rhode Island’s decision in Edgar Sepulveda, in his capacity as...
Affirming Absolute Litigation Privilege and the Doctrine of Mootness: RI Supreme Court in Evoqua v. Moriarty Introduction Evoqua Water Technologies LLC and its affiliate Neptune-Benson sued their...
Reaffirming Public Censure for Attorney Misconduct: Obligations of Competence, Diligence, Communication, and Honesty I. Introduction In In the Matter of Michael K. Glucksman, decided April 28, 2025,...
Establishing Public Censure as Appropriate Sanction for Repeated Violations of Competence, Diligence, Communication, and Honesty Introduction In In the Matter of Michael K. Glucksman (No....
Collateral Estoppel Bars Post-Foreclosure Challenges Following District Court Possession Judgments Introduction This commentary examines the Rhode Island Supreme Court’s order in Modupe Osifodunrin...
Proportional Attorney Fee Awards under the Rhode Island Open Meetings Act: Discretion and Proportionality Affirmed Introduction John Cullen v. Albion Fire District et al. (No. 2024-195-Appeal,...
Reformation of Mortgage to Correct Mutual Mistake: Aligning Security Interest with True Borrower Intent Introduction In Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Registered Holders of...
Consultation Clauses in Historic Preservation Agreements Do Not Create Eviction Preconditions Introduction The Supreme Court of Rhode Island’s decision in Congregation Shearith Israel v. Congregation...
Statutory Management Rights Under § 42-56-10 Excuse Duty to Bargain Over Absenteeism Policies Introduction State of Rhode Island, Department of Corrections v. Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board...
Establishing Duty of Care Under the Connecticut Rule and Contractor Liability for Municipal Snow and Ice Services Introduction Sara Roman v. The City of Providence et al., decided by the Supreme...
Administrative Order Establishing Uniform Rotating Court Appointment Panels and Certification Standards Introduction On April 4, 2025, the Rhode Island Supreme Court issued Executive Order No....