Employment laws we all should know – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Employment law includes… [federal and state] rules about hiring, working conditions, discrimination, and firing. –  Hantzes & Associates (Employment Law Firm) With the flurry of activity regarding employment rules and regulations taking place in early 2025, it’s easy to see how both employees and employers can become confused about what…

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Jack’s Angle: President Trump banning lawyers – John J. “Jack” Partridge

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President Trump Bans lawyers Whom He Perceives as Representing or Supporting His enemies From Representing Clients Before Federal Agencies or From Entering Federal Offices Smarting from his experience in various lawsuits, President Trump issued executive orders that make it impossible for designated law firms to represent government contractors, or various non-profit entities before federal agencies;…

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Business Beat: Roberts, Carroll, Feldstein & Peirce adds attorneys

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The law office of Roberts, Carroll, Feldstein & Peirce, Inc. (RCFP) announces two attorneys have joined the firm. Philip R. Primeau joins RCFP as an attorney in the firm’s commercial lending and business/corporate law practice groups. He focuses on negotiating, structuring, diligencing and documenting term, revolving and construction loans collateralized by real estate and business…

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Renting out your property? New regs for RI short-term rental season – PLDO Law

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RHODE ISLAND ENACTS NEW LEGISLATION TO REGULATE SHORT-TERM RENTAL INDUSTRY The short-term rental industry is a booming industry in Rhode Island, particularly in coastal cities such as Newport and Narragansett. In fact, Airbnb announced in December of 2021 that their hosts in Rhode Island have earned $210 million since 2010. However, with the industry’s growth,…

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PLDO Announces Attorney Promotions

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Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) Managing Principal Gary R. Pannone announced that Regina M. Costa, Leah A. Foertsch and Patrick J. McBurney were promoted to Partner and LaTri-c-ea McClendon-Hunt was promoted to Senior Counsel.  “LaTri-c-ea, Regina, Leah and Patrick are all exemplary attorneys that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to delivering superb client service…

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Rules of decorum for virtual public meeting settings – Allan W. Fung

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Printed with permission of PLDO Prior to the introduction of a virtual world caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, if you witnessed a city councilor popping open a beer, drinking it and then eating dinner while the council meeting was in session, your reaction likely would be bewilderment and outrage, and lead you to believe that…

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Business Matters: COVID-19 legal issues

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Information on coronavirus times and the law from the professionals at Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara law firm in Rhode Island. Please be assured that the lawyers and staff at PLDO are committed to providing uninterrupted quality legal service during this challenging time. We are in this together and we will all be better and…

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