By Neil Smola Governor Maura Healey signed a tax relief package into law on October 4, 2023, making changes to how the Massachusetts estate tax is calculated. The new law doubles the Massachusetts estate tax exemption from $1 million to $2 million. The new law also removes the so-called “estate tax cliff” so that only...
Employment & LaborIntellectual PropertyNewsThe AI Angst: Businesses, Workers Grapple with Navigating Uncharted Tech Territory
September 8, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is causing angst amongst employers and employees alike. As highlighted in a recent Providence Business News article, concerns range from workers being replaced by technology, to subpar work product being created by AI platforms, to overall uncertainty and lack of understanding as to what the technology can do. As a labor and...
PSH Partner Michael Gamboli was quoted in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly commenting on a recent proposed rule for the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act (“PWFA”) from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). The ruling triggered a 60-day public comment period. The notice, in part, explains how the EEOC interprets the PWFA and certain terms contained...
Client AlertsLand UseNewsBreaking Down the New Legislative Changes to RI Subdivision and Development Process
August 22, 2023
By Michael L. Mineau Following up on a recent PSH Land Use Client Alert, Governor McKee has signed into law a collection of bills which were passed through both houses of the state legislature in June. These new laws, which will mostly become effective January 1, 2024, significantly change many aspects of land use and...
NewsPress ReleasesPSH Attorneys Recognized in 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 17, 2023
Partridge Snow & Hahn is honored to share that the majority of our Rhode Island attorneys are acknowledged as 2024 Best Lawyers in America®. This recognition includes a wide range of the firm’s practice areas including Corporate, Commercial & Public Finance, Litigation, Employment, Land Use, Environmental, Nonprofit, Tax, Intellectual Property, and Real Estate. Best Lawyers...
Client AlertsCorporate & BusinessNonprofitGifts of Privately Held Company Interests to a Charity
August 11, 2023
By Elizabeth O. Manchester and Lawrence J. Sheh Overview Donors with ownership interests in privately held companies (i.e., limited liability companies, corporations, partnerships) have the ability to utilize the interest to make a charitable gift. This strategy becomes particularly useful and relevant when Donor is selling his or her business to a third party. Donors...
Employment & LaborNewsPress ReleasesFormer Head of Legal at RIDLT and Pay Equity Guru Joins PSH
August 3, 2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a leading full-service business law and litigation firm, is excited to announce that Sean Fontes has joined PSH’s team of accomplished Employment & Litigation attorneys. Immediately prior to joining PSH, Sean served as the Executive Counsel for the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training for twelve...
Client AlertsNewsNonprofitThe U.S. Department of Education Launches an Investigation into Legacy and Donor Admissions Practices under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
August 1, 2023
By Madeline M. Ursini or Elizabeth O. Manchester The U.S. Department of Education launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University’s (“Harvard”) use of legacy and donor admissions preferences, following the United States Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down the indication of one’s race as a factor in affirmative action policies related to college admissions....
Litigation & DisputesNewsPress ReleasesPaul Kessimian Appointed as Defense Counsel of Rhode Island (DCRI) President
July 24, 2023
Paul M. Kessimian was recently appointed to serve as President of Defense Counsel of Rhode Island (DCRI). DCRI is the state association of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation. DCRI is committed to enhancing the skills, effectiveness, and professionalism of civil defense lawyers through the provision of resources, continuing legal...
By Michael A. Gamboli It is that time of year again, when the Rhode Island legislature ends its session and passes a number of laws that affect businesses with Rhode Island based employees. 2023 was no different. Following is a short summary of the more important new laws that Rhode Island businesses must be aware...
