By Alicia J. Samolis This article was originally published on March 6 by Law360. A federal judge in the Middle District of Florida has allowed a class action to proceed against Amazon, on allegations that Amazon engaged in unfair pre-employment background check practices. The cases, Hargrett v. Amazon and Austin v. Amazon DEDC LLC (Hargrett)[1], which involve...
Press ReleasesHasbro Children’s Hospital Heroes Ball
March 3, 2018
On Saturday, March 3, Hasbro Children’s Hospital welcomed more than 700 guests to the Rhode Island Convention Center for its annual Heroes Ball. The signature event raised $970,285 in support of patient care, life-saving programs, research, education, and the evening’s fund-a-need focus – the transformation of the hospital’s outdoor healing garden and play areas.
#METOO MOVEMENT Perhaps no social awareness story has generated more publicity in recent memory than the #METOO movement. In January, PS&H Employment Lawyer, Michael Gamboli joined Juli Parker, Assistant Dean of Students, Director of the Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and Andre Silva, a Representative from the Massachusetts...
Press ReleasesAmerican Heart Association – Go Red for Women Event
February 16, 2018
PS&H was a proud sponsor of the American Hear Association’s 2018 Go Red for Women Event. The Go Red For Women Luncheon is an annual celebration of the American Heart Association’s commitment to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke in women. Heart disease and stroke remain the nation’s leading health threats to women but...
Press ReleasesChristopher Currier and David Pellegrino Presented to Massachusetts Bankers Association
February 15, 2018
Chris Currier and Dave Pellegrino presented to the Massachusetts Bankers Association during their bi-annual review and update on levies, attachments, subpoenas and garnishments. The program was designed for bankers with some experience in dealing with these issues. Presenters addressed compliance with trustee process, summons, tax levies, subpoenas, and the new final federal garnishment rules. Particular...
According to The Global Risks Report 2018 by the World Economic Forum, 64 percent of all malicious phishing emails sent in 2017 contained malware. Colin A. Coleman, a partner at Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP in Providence, chairs the firm’s Cyber Liability and Data Security division. He spoke with Providence Business News about the importance...
Press ReleasesPS&H Hosted EBC Rhode Island Chapter Breakfast
February 2, 2018
Partridge Snow & Hahn was proud to host this morning’s Environmental Congressional Briefing with U.S. Senator, Sheldon Whitehouse. The event was moderated by PS&H Environmental Attorney, Christian Capizzo.
Press ReleasesRoger Williams University – Champions for Justice
January 26, 2018
PS&H was a proud sponsor of Roger Williams University’s Champions for Justice. This was a a special evening that celebrated and supported the students, alumni, partners and friends whose exceptional devotion to social justice increases access to justice for all.
John E. Ottaviani co-moderated a roundtable panel on “Blockchain Technology and ‘Smart Contracts’: Understanding Opportunities and Challenges” at the American Bar Association’s 2018 Cyberspace Institute. The discussion explored concepts, legal challenges, and innovative opportunities associated with blockchain technology and smart contracts in the context of two significant use cases: the digital asset exchange and self-sovereign...
Client AlertsCraft Brewery Licensing in Rhode Island
January 18, 2018
Overview – A Three-Part Process Opening a craft beer brewery in Rhode Island requires interactions with three separate regulatory bodies; local towns and cities issue building, zoning and other local permits and retail liquor licenses, the Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Trade Bureau (“TTB”) issues the federal brewery “basic permit”, and the Rhode Island Department...
