PSH Partner Allison Fleet was recently quoted in The Boston Globe regarding Rhode Island’s new Non-Owner-Occupied Property Tax Act, commonly referred to as the “Taylor Swift tax,” which took effect July 1. In the article, Fleet discusses how the new law is affecting real estate transactions, including a new requirement that sellers obtain a Certificate...
By James P. McGlone Earlier this year, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was indicted in an Alabama federal court on charges of wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy. The superseding indictment filed on June 2, 2026, sets forth grand jury allegations of a scheme in which the SPLC “fund[ed] the leaders and organizers of...
By Travis J. McDermott Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is transforming the legal industry by automating many routine tasks, shifting billing models, and forcing courts to establish new rules on privacy and the use of AI tools. While AI is not yet “replacing lawyers,” it can already empower legal professionals to work more efficiently, shifting their focus...
Alicia J. Samolis, Chair of the firm’s Employment & Labor Practice and Co-Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Task Force, was recently called upon to comment on the closely watched Mobley v. Workday Inc. litigation. In the case, a federal court in California conditionally certified a class action against Workday, an AI-driven platform used by employers for...
PROVIDENCE, RI, July 28, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, announces that the firm was selected for the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2026 Empowering Women Award, which recognizes law firms that have shown a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women attorneys. The firm is featured in the...
PROVIDENCE, RI, July 24, 2026 – Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH), a full-service business law and litigation firm, has launched an AI Task Force to help clients navigate the rapidly evolving legal, operational, and regulatory challenges associated with the widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. The practice launch reflects growing client demand for practical,...
Partridge Snow & Hahn Litigation & Disputes Associate James P. McGlone examines the potential impact on Rhode Island federal court practice of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, in his article published in the Rhode Island Bar Journal. In Berk v. Choy, the Supreme Court addressed whether a Delaware state-law affidavit requirement applied to claims...
By Alexander “Sasha” Meyer As military servicemembers transition to life as a civilian, they are met with a variety of personal and financial challenges. To meet those challenges, the Department of Veterans Affairs (“V.A.”) provides those who served with numerous benefits – namely healthcare, insurance, tuition assistance, home loans, and employment resources. While those benefits...
By Allison L. Fleet and Kelley J. Decena Effective June 28, 2026, Rhode Island officially adopted regulations implementing the state’s new Non-Owner Occupied Residential Property Tax, commonly referred to as the “Taylor Swift Tax.” Beginning with the tax year commencing July 1, 2026, the tax, which is in addition to property taxes owners already pay...
By Jordan A. Walsh Charitable solicitation registration is an often-overlooked aspect of nonprofit compliance. While organizations typically focus on maintaining their tax-exempt status, corporate governance, and fundraising initiatives, they should also understand the charitable solicitation laws of each state in which they seek donations. Because these laws are governed primarily at the state level, registration...
