By Alicia J. Samolis, Michael A. Gamboli, Sean M. Fontes, & Morgan E. Hedly As we predicted in our May 1, 2024 Client Alert, the Federal Trade Commission’s Noncompete Rule (the “Rule”) has been struck down on a nationwide basis. On August 20, 2024, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District of Texas set aside the FTC...
By Alicia J. Samolis, Michael A. Gamboli, Sean M. Fontes, & Morgan E. Hedly Massachusetts will be joining the growing number of states requiring pay ranges be included in advertisements and provided in certain other circumstances. Specifically, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law H.4890, the “Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act” (the “Act”) containing both pay...
Partridge Snow & Hahn is honored to share that the majority of our Rhode Island attorneys are acknowledged as 2025 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...
By Robert K. Taylor In June 2023, the Rhode Island General Assembly enacted legislation granting the public expanded “privileges of the shore,” including but not limited to the right to fish from the shore, to swim in the sea and to pass along the shore. Until 2023, the area where those public privileges could be...
By Christopher M. Wildenhain and James P. McGlone The Supreme Court has now concluded its most recent term, and in its final two days handed down two decisions with major implications in the area of administrative law (each by a 6-3 margin). And while their precise consequences remain to be seen, both decisions—previewed by PSH...
Sean M. Fontes serves as Counsel in the Employment and Litigation practice groups, where he focuses on employment law compliance and employer-side litigation. Sean counsels businesses on new and existing employment law compliance, handles all aspects of collective bargaining agreements, and represents employers who have been sued by their employees for discrimination and wage and...
By Morgan E. Hedly and 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. While 2024 was no different, this year was also notable for the legislation that failed in the 2024 session...
PSH is proud to announce that Michael L. Mineau, was selected as one of the Providence Business News’ 40 Under Forty honorees. The winners and their accomplishments will be celebrated at an event on July 18th, at Aldrich Mansion in Warwick, and featured in an upcoming issue of the publication. The winners, listed below, were...
Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP is again being recognized by one of the legal industry’s most prestigious resource guides – Chambers USA. The firm has been thoroughly reviewed in the areas of Corporate/Commercial, Corporate/Commercial: Banking & Finance, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate. As a result of the Chambers’ research...
Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP is honored to announce its nomination for the esteemed 2024 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island award. This Providence Business News recognition highlights outstanding employers committed to fostering exceptional workplace environments across the state. Best Companies Group led the charge in determining the 2024 Best Places to Work in...
