There has been a lot of press and hype about the use of blockchain technology. Although the technology sounds “cool,” it may not be the best solution for every business. What is blockchain technology? Blockchain technology is one version of a broader technology called “distributed ledger technology,” or DLT. Think of how businesses generally collect or...
Developing land or repurposing existing structures can be profitable. It can also be frustrating, confusing and expensive. Before undertaking any development project, the developer must assemble a strong “team” of professionals. Usually, the team is comprised of: Site engineer Traffic engineer Architect Land Use Attorney Wetlands expert/engineer Depending upon unique circumstances, other specialties may be hired....
Partridge Snow & Hahn has been recognized again this year in the prestigious Chambers USA 2018 rankings. The firm was recognized for its work in the areas of Corporate/Commercial, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate. Individual attorneys in the firm’s Providence and Boston offices have been commended for their work in seven...
Proceeds from The Big Night Out will benefit BBBS mentoring programs. Gifts to the mentoring program supports the children by: Connecting them with a positive adult role model in a long-term, one-to-one mentoring relationship. Enhancing their soft skills through workshops, fieldtrips and activities aimed at helping them to learn and grow. Empowering them to advocate...
Held each Spring, the Planting Seeds of Hope gala is a fundraiser to help support Adoption Rhode Island’s efforts to find adoptive families for children in state care.
By Alicia J. Samolis and Christopher M. Wildenhain A Rhode Island federal district court has ruled in an employer’s favor in a recent decision concerning an employee arbitration agreement, an intriguing split from a decision months earlier by a separate session of the court. More specifically, in Britto v. St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode...
Held each spring, the annual Awards Celebration is a unique opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to Pawtucket. The recipients embody civic leadership and entrepreneurship representative of the Pawtucket Foundation’s core values: collaboration, vision, sustainability, quality of place and excellence. Over the years, the Celebration has grown to become Pawtucket’s...
Partridge Snow & Hahn, along with EBC, co-hosted a program that provided updates and insights into Rhode Island’s environmental and energy program developments, budgets and priorities for 2018 and beyond. Featured speakers included the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit and the Office of Energy Resources Commissioner Carol Grant. Issues discussed included:...
Alicia Samolis and Brian Reilly, in partnership with Social Enterprise Greenhouse, provided an interactive discussion to learn legal best practices (and pitfalls) that business should be aware of as they strive towards greater diversity and inclusion and other socially-minded business goals.
One of the important considerations in starting a new business or operating an existing business is protecting the owner’s personal assets and limiting the owner’s personal exposure for the liabilities, debts and obligations of the business. A few simple steps can provide a significant level of personal protection and keep your business distinct and separate...
