Bill Moorman joins attorney and accountant colleagues to participate in a daylong education seminar on the ownership and operation of a marijuana business. State and federal compliance, real estate issues and tax implications are just a few of the topics that are discussed. During his presentation, Bill discusses banking and financing issues for banks and...
MASSACHUSETTS’ EMPLOYERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW PFML LAW STARTING JULY 1, 2019 Starkweather & Shepley and Partridge Snow & Hahn joined together to present a webinar designed to give employers a better understanding of the law and the actions they need to take. The webinar presentation can be viewed here. The Massachusetts PFML law...
Press ReleasesPS&H Attorney Christian Capizzo Serves As Instructor At NEEP In-State Regional Training
May 14, 2019
The Northeast Environmental Enforcement Project (NEEP) provides professional training services to their membership, which is comprised on professional staff from governmental agencies that are responsible for enforcing laws and regulations pertaining to environmental protection. The NEEP in-state regional training session for Rhode Island, Environmental Compliance Inspection and Enforcement Training, takes place on May 13th and 14th...
CannabisClient AlertsNew USPTO Guidelines Provide Little Relief For Trademark Applications For Cannabis-Related Products And Services
May 10, 2019
On May 2, 2019, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued new guidelines as to how the agency will handle trademark applications for marijuana-related, hemp-related and CBD-related goods and services, in light of the federal Farm Bill that became law on December 20, 2018. Unfortunately, the new Guidelines raise as many questions for applicants...
Client AlertsIntellectual PropertyNew USPTO Guidelines Provide Little Relief For Trademark Applications For Cannabis-Related Products And Services
May 10, 2019
On May 2, 2019, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued new guidelines as to how the agency will handle trademark applications for marijuana-related, hemp-related and CBD-related goods and services, in light of the federal Farm Bill that became law on December 20, 2018. Unfortunately, the new Guidelines raise as many questions for applicants...
Press Releases2019 Rhode Island Professional Day Includes PS&H Attorney Elizabeth Manchester As Presenter
May 10, 2019
RI Professional Day is a collaborative effort of the Rhode Island organizations of the Financial Planning Association, Society of Financial Service Professionals and National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors to present topical and timely subject matter to enhance knowledge. PS&H attorney and chair of the Charitable and Nonprofit Organizations Practice, Elizabeth Manchester, presents Trends in...
Client AlertsWhat’s In Your WISP?
May 9, 2019
We routinely recommend to clients that they develop a written information security program (“WISP”), to safeguard sensitive information on a day-to-day basis. In fact, businesses (wherever located) that collect, store or use personal information about a Massachusetts or Rhode Island resident are required legally to develop and maintain a WISP. For purposes of these legal requirements, personal...
Partridge Snow & Hahn hosted a Developers Round Table at their Southcoast office in New Bedford on May 9th. The event, attended by New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, featured a presentation and discussion about how the City of New Bedford can be a partner in new waterfront and downtown development opportunities. PS&H attorneys, Russel Stein,...
Client AlertsIRS Issues Additional Regulations Providing More Clarity To Opportunity Zone Investments
May 3, 2019
On Wednesday April 17, 2019, the IRS issued the second round of proposed Treasury Regulations for Qualified Opportunity Zones under the Tax Code (the “New Proposed Regulations”). These regulations provide some much-needed clarity to some of the eligibility requirements for Qualified Opportunity Zone tax benefits. As a refresher on the potential tax benefits available in...
The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) was the first state statute to restrict when and how entities can collect, purchase and obtain biometric identifiers (e.g., fingerprints, voiceprints and retinal scans). BIPA requires private entities to: 1. inform individuals that their biometric information is being collected or stored; 2. notify the individuals in writing of...
