Partridge Snow & Hahn (PS&H) is pleased to announce that Christian R. Jenner has rejoined the firm as Counsel, residing in the firm’s Providence office. He was previously an associate with the firm from 2012-2015. Christian has a multifaceted dispute resolution practice with an emphasis on complex business litigation. He has represented clients in state...
Press ReleasesPartridge Snow & Hahn Named in Benchmark Litigation’s 2019 Rankings and Stars
December 7, 2018
Partridge Snow & Hahn is proud to have been recognized in Benchmark Litigation’s 2019 Rankings and Stars. Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys. Benchmark focuses exclusively on litigation in the US. Recommendations for the Rankings and Stars are based on interviews with the nation’s leading private practice lawyers and in-house...
NewsReal EstateWhat Are a Commercial Tenant’s Rights If a Landlord Fails to Maintain the Leased Premises?
November 30, 2018
Across the country states have enacted laws protecting tenant rights under residential leases. Unfortunately, commercial tenants generally do not enjoy the same protections and rights as residential tenants. Unless specifically negotiated in a commercial lease, standard residential tenant protections such as the implied warranty of habitability and a landlord’s duty to re-let are not commonly...
Commercial FinanceMedia MentionsLegislative Gridlock Anticipated to Impact Regulatory Relief for Banking Industry
November 11, 2018
PSH Partner Chris Currier, Chair of the Commercial Lending Practice Group, provided comment to Banker & Tradesman on the anticipated gridlock following the 2018 mid-term elections. Chris provided the legal perspective and Jon Skarin, executive vice president at the Massachusetts Bankers Association, shared their concerns that while regulatory relief for the banking industry would likely be...
Elizabeth Oliveira Manchester joins the firm as Counsel. She represents and advises nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt entities such as public charities and foundations, on issues including fundraising, taxation, corporate governance, and planned giving. Click to learn more about Liz. Sheridan L. King is a recent graduate of Tulane Law School and joins as an Associate working...
Partridge Snow & Hahn (PS&H) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Oliveira Manchester has joined the firm as Counsel. She represents and advises nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt entities such as public charities and foundations, on issues including fundraising, taxation, corporate governance, and planned giving. Elizabeth joins the firm after a successful career in academia, most...
Press ReleasesPartridge Snow & Hahn Attorneys Have Been Named to the 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
November 5, 2018
Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP is proud to announce that 15 of its attorneys have been included in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. In addition, Melissa E. Darigan has been named Lawyer of the Year in the area of Litigation –...
Client AlertsVoluntary Restructuring – Opportunities for RI
November 1, 2018
Rhode Island has a window of opportunity to take the national lead in the insurance industry with voluntary restructuring of solvent insurers. Due to attempts by other states and state regulators to leapfrog Rhode Island, however, that window is in danger of closing. Voluntary restructuring of solvent insurers is not a new concept, at least...
Client AlertsCorporate & BusinessNew Massachusetts Law Limits Use of Noncompetition Agreements
October 26, 2018
On August 10, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law an act relative to the judicial enforcement of noncompetition agreements that fundamentally changes the way those agreements are regulated in Massachusetts. The act applies to all noncompetition agreements entered into after October 1, 2018, so all employers that have Massachusetts-based employees who are subject...
Client AlertsEmployment & LaborMedia MentionsWhat You Need to Know About the New Massachusetts Noncompete Law
October 26, 2018
(Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part column. See part 1 here.) By Alicia J. Samolis and Michael A. Gamboli As detailed in Part I, certain types of noncompetition agreements are now invalid under the new Massachusetts noncompete law (the Act). This is of course a double-edged sword for employers, who will now benefit from...
