PROVEN IN AND OUT OF THE COURTROOM
Ending a job relationship can be a difficult decision for any Rhode Island employer. When a worker leaves, the goal is to protect the company. At the same time, a good plan provides a clear path forward for the person leaving. A strong severance agreement can lower...
The advent of the internet and social media changed the way we communicate with each other. Nowadays, news can cross countries and borders in the blink of an eye. But that can mean opinions and misleading information can spread very quickly and harm those trying to...
Trustees hold significant legal power over assets that belong to others. When they misuse that power, Rhode Island law gives beneficiaries real tools to respond. What a fiduciary duty means for trustees A trustee owes beneficiaries a duty of loyalty, care and...
Employment disputes often begin long before any official legal action. A rushed email or missed payroll correction, a poor decision by a supervisor or informal handling of a leave request. These are just a few examples of actions that, if not addressed promptly, can...
Experiencing a potential workplace discrimination claim can leave uncertainty and cautiousness as an employer. In Rhode Island, disputes like these often involve federal protections under Title VII as well as state-level safeguards through the Rhode Island Fair...
If you use noncompete agreements to protect your business, you need to know what Rhode Island law allows. The state has not banned noncompetes but it does limit when you can enforce them. What Rhode Island law allows and restricts Rhode Island has not fully banned...
When someone spreads lies about you or your business on the internet, it puts your reputation at risk. Falsehoods can travel quickly and become widely accepted by many people, making it difficult to remove and address. When it comes to addressing online defamation,...
You arrive at work and feel tension in the air. Disagreements between management and staff have created an uncomfortable environment. But what if you could find common ground before disputes escalate? Collective bargaining offers exactly that opportunity. This process...
Although the state has not adopted the uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, their laws on deceptive trade practices (DTP) are included under “Rhode Island General Laws.” With this in place, consumers can sue businesses who advertise their goods or services in a...
The executor responds to your siblings’ emails within hours but takes weeks to acknowledge yours. They have already received family heirlooms "as gifts," while you are told such distributions must wait until probate is complete. When executors play favorites among...
