Rhode Island Case Commentaries

Rhode Island Supreme Court Excludes "Possession with Intent to Deliver" from First-Degree Felony Murder Predicate

Date: Aug 6, 2005

Rhode Island Supreme Court Excludes "Possession with Intent to Deliver" from First-Degree Felony Murder Predicate Introduction The case of State v. Gahlil Oliveira (State 882 A.2d 1097) presents a...

Misleading Public Notices Under the Open Meetings Act: Insights from Tanner v. Town Council of East Greenwich

Date: Jul 19, 2005

Misleading Public Notices Under the Open Meetings Act: Insights from Tanner v. Town Council of East Greenwich Introduction The case of Frederick S. Tanner v. The Town Council of the Town of East...

Reaffirming High Standards for Post-Conviction Relief and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Edward E. YOUNG, Sr. v. STATE

Date: Jul 2, 2005

Reaffirming High Standards for Post-Conviction Relief and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Edward E. YOUNG, Sr. v. STATE Introduction The case of Edward E. YOUNG, Sr. v. STATE, adjudicated by the...

Balancing Affordable Housing and Municipal Zoning: An Analysis of Gerald Kaveny et al. v. Town of Cumberland Zoning Board of Review

Date: Jun 14, 2005

Balancing Affordable Housing and Municipal Zoning: An Analysis of Gerald Kaveny et al. v. Town of Cumberland Zoning Board of Review Introduction The case of Gerald Kaveny et al. v. Town of Cumberland...

Establishing the Limits of Standing and Subject Matter Jurisdiction in Quo Warranto Actions: Ke v. McKenna et al. Decision

Date: Jun 7, 2005

Establishing the Limits of Standing and Subject Matter Jurisdiction in Quo Warranto Actions: Ke v. McKenna et al. Decision Introduction Ke v. A. McKenna et al., 874 A.2d 217 (R.I. 2005), is a...

Rhode Island Supreme Court Strengthens Res Judicata in Employment Discrimination: PLUNKETT v. STATE

Date: Mar 11, 2005

Rhode Island Supreme Court Strengthens Res Judicata in Employment Discrimination: PLUNKETT v. STATE Introduction The case of Edward J. PLUNKETT v. STATE of Rhode Island, decided by the Rhode Island...

Equitable Distribution Standards in Divorce: Insights from Koutoumanos v. Tzeremes

Date: Feb 8, 2005

Equitable Distribution Standards in Divorce: Insights from Koutoumanos v. Tzeremes Introduction Athanasia Koutoumanos v. Thomas Tzeremes., 865 A.2d 1091 (Supreme Court of Rhode Island, 2005),...

State v. Raymond Lynch: Enhancing Clarity on Hearsay Exceptions and Witness Competency in Sexual Assault Litigation

Date: Aug 12, 2004

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 v. Board of Review

Date: Jul 17, 2004

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

Date: Jun 5, 2004

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

Date: Apr 15, 2004

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

Date: Mar 27, 2004

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.

Date: Feb 18, 2004

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

Date: Jun 4, 2003

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

Date: May 14, 2003

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

Date: Mar 27, 2003

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

Date: Mar 22, 2003

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

Date: Feb 19, 2003

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

Date: May 22, 2002

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

Date: Feb 1, 2002

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...

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