Don your Derby attire for the Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby themed evening. Enjoy complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a sit-down 3-course dinner while viewing a live broadcast of the Derby races, bidding on auction items, and listening to the sounds of Brass Attack. Tony Petrarca – WPRI 12 Eyewitness News, Chief Meteorologist will...
Press ReleasesAdoption Rhode Island
May 5, 2017
Partridge Snow & Hahn is proud to sponsor Adoption Rhode Island’s Spring Fundraiser – Super Heroes at Skyline helping to promote the well-being of children and youth in care, advocate for their safety and provide the love, hope and dignity that every child deserves.
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently shed light on the parameters of “no damage for delay” clauses in Central Ceilings, Inc. v. Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. The March 29 decision is a “must read” for everyone drafting construction contracts to ensure the language used comports with the intended result. Before diving into the facts of that case,...
EAST GREENWICH- The town approved a new liquor license earlier this week for the Greenwich Odeum, allowing the theater to continue providing entertainment and cocktails to its patrons. “One of the things that has made us successful is that people like to come listen to music, hear wonderful tales and have a cocktail,” said Jeffrey...
Press Releases2017 Rhode Island Professionals Day
April 27, 2017
The 2017 RI Professional Day, a collaborative event organized by Rhode Island organizations: Financial Planning Association, Society of Financial Service Professionals and National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, will be the opportunity to network and learn about topical and timely subject matter to enhance knowledge. The day is open to all professionals and affords...
On April 1, commercial litigator Howard A. Merten took the helm as managing partner for Providence-based Partridge, Snow & Hahn. The veteran attorney comes to the role after joining Partridge Snow as a lateral in 2005 and serving on the firm’s executive committee for 11 years. Prior to that, Merten practiced for 22 years at...
Press ReleasesThe Pawtucket Foundation
April 26, 2017
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.
ArticlesStart with a Plan
April 24, 2017
In June 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a proposed rule that would require investment advisors “to adopt and implement written business continuity and transition plans designed to address operational and other risks related to a significant disruption in the investment adviser’s operations.” Release No. IA-4439, 81 FR 43530. Similarly, the North American Securities...
CannabisClient AlertsBecause traditional financing is largely unavailable, marijuana businesses turn to private investors or other financing sources
April 21, 2017
There are only a few lenders willing to finance activities in the marijuana industry, largely because marijuana is considered an illegal drug under federal law. As most banks are federally insured, loans provided to those in the marijuana industry are not likely to be insured. With banks unable or unwilling to take the chance, private...
The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Rhode Island (PPPRI) is an association of advancement professionals and colleagues from allied fields, which is dedicated to furthering the gift planning profession through education and professional development. Meetings are typically held monthly during the months of September through May and include presentations, by both local and national speakers,...
