The recent wildfires in Northern California have destroyed nearly 6,000 structures and have burned over 200,000 acres of land — an area the size of New York City. The fires also have killed at least 40 people. According to reports in the New York Times, the fires also have destroyed many of the region’s marijuana farms...
Press ReleasesPartridge Snow & Hahn Welcomes Allison L. McDonald
October 30, 2017
Partridge Snow & Hahn has announced that Allison L. McDonald has joined the firm as an associate practicing in the firm’s Providence office. Allison brings her experience to the real estate group at PS&H where she represents clients in commercial finance transactions, asset-based lending transactions, and traditional working capital and equipment loan facilities. She frequently...
Press ReleasesPartridge Snow & Hahn Welcomes David M. DiSegna
October 23, 2017
Partridge Snow & Hahn has announced that David M. DiSegna has joined the firm as an associate in the Providence office. David focuses his practice in public finance and business law and has significant experience representing clients in the sophisticated area of tax-exempt finance. He serves as bond counsel to numerous governmental entities, as well...
Each year, Preserve Rhode Island partners with the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission to honor the people who make a difference by protecting Rhode Island’s historic places. Friends and colleagues from around the state mingle at this annual Preservation Celebration where Rhody Award winners are recognized for their contributions. More than 300 of...
Partridge Snow & Hahn is proud to announce that 40% of the firm’s lawyers have been named 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Congratulations to the following: Massachusetts Martin P. Desmery: Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, General Litigation Joseph H. Matzkin: Business/Corporate, Real Estate, Estate Planning & Probate William R. Moorman, Jr.: Creditor Debtor Rights,...
Client AlertsIs Your Business Insured Against A Cyber Attack?
October 19, 2017
(October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This is another in a series of PS&H articles related to cyber risks and security). Your business has insurance coverage for flood and fire damage. You are protected if an employee gets into a car accident. But are you covered for a cyber attack? Cyber attacks can be expensive....
CannabisClient AlertsTown Enjoined from Using Zoning Laws to Circumvent RI Medical Marijuana Act
October 18, 2017
A Rhode Island Superior Court judge has halted the Town of Smithfield’s attempts to limit medical marijuana cultivation by patients through its zoning laws. In April, the Smithfield (RI) Town Council passed an ordinance that amended the Town’s zoning laws by prohibiting licensed medical marijuana patients from possessing more than two mature marijuana plants and...
Children’s Friend has been serving Rhode Island’s most vulnerable children and their families since 1834. The children that they serve face a myriad of obstacles in their lives, including poverty, language barriers, lack of education, substance abuse, and difficulty accessing health care. Because of these obstacles, many of their parents have difficulty caring for them....
Client AlertsCorporate & BusinessIntellectual PropertyMedium and Small Businesses are a Big Target for Cyber Attacks
October 13, 2017
October is “National Cyber Security Awareness Month.” How can anyone not be aware of cyber security? Reports of large-scale data breaches, hacking and cyberattacks appear in the media almost daily. The recent Equifax breach alone has exposed sensitive personal information of over 143 million Americans. Phishing and ransomware attacks are also on the rise. Phishing...
A night of Giving and Laughing at a World-Class Resort, “Comedy for the Community” was an event unlike most fundraisers! The net proceeds of this event were contributed to the Rogers & Gray Charitable Foundation, a fund of the Cape Cod Foundation.
