PS&H attorney René Moniz was featured in the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly year-end review highlighting attorneys who gave back to their communities last year. René was recognized for her efforts to secure $175,000 in Community Preservation Act funding and lead the revitalization of the Philip E. Lukey Community Park in Wareham, Massachusetts. Lukey Park was rededicated...
As companies dash toward year-end, scammers are also hard at work. In one common scam, known as “spoofing,” an employee receives an email that appears to be from within an organization in order to trick the recipient into sending the scammer money, sensitive information, or other materials of value. These emails are typically addressed from...
By Eugene G. Bernardo II and David M. DiSegna Section 13532 of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “2017 Act”) eliminated the tax exemption for interest on advance refunding bonds (defined as bonds issued more than 90 days before the redemption of the bonds to be refunded). However, after the 2017 Act’s...
PS&H litigation partner Jeff Gladstone was interviewed by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly for a feature on his recent procedural win in the ongoing case of Taylor v. Scott Motors, Inc. In a decision that could have far-reaching impact on discovery issues, Judge Brian P. Stern declined the defendant’s motion to shield certain information from discovery,...
By David Wittmann and Brian Reilly Within the past few weeks, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled two enforcement actions against companies engaged in the sale of digital assets. It also separately settled actions against DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather for their failure to disclose payments they received in relation to promoting the sale of...
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...
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...
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...
PS&H 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 limited,...
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...
