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Hannah Amadei

What We’re Watching: Peebles, et al. v. JRK Property Holdings, Inc.

What We’re Watching: Peebles, et al. v. JRK Property Holdings, Inc. Massachusetts SJC hears arguments on what is “Reasonable Wear and Tear” under the Security Deposit Statute - On April 7, 2025, the Supreme Judicial Court heard… more

Landlords, Property Owners, Real Estate Transactions, Rental Property, Security Deposits

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Eugene Bernardo II

Tax-Exempt Financing for 501(c)(3) Borrowers – Part I: Eligibility and Issuance

When borrowing for capital projects, 501(c)(3) borrowers often have various options to achieve their financing goals. Traditional financing through a bank or engaging in specific capital campaign fundraising efforts are… more

501(c)(3), Borrowers, Financing, Interest Rates, Internal Revenue Code (IRC)

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Sarah Bierman

Donations Made to Nonprofit Name Image Likeness Collectives are Not Tax Exempt

In 2021, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) adopted a policy that permitted student athletes to be compensated for the use of their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”). Since then, organizations have been… more

501(c)(3), Donations, IRS, Name and Likeness, Student Athletes

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Daniel Burgoyne

Rhode Island Modernizes its Receivership Law By Enacting the Commercial Receivership Act

On June 20, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee signed into law the Rhode Island Commercial Receivership Act (“CRA”), which updates and modernizes Rhode Island receivership practice. Pub. L. 2002, ch. 107 and 108. The… more

Borrowers, Business Entities, Collateral, Commercial Property Owners, Creditors

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Christian Capizzo

Inflation Reduction Act Introduces Direct Pay Option for Nonprofit Solar

Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), nonprofit entities, including nonprofit independent schools, are now eligible to receive payment in lieu of tax credits for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. This extension of the IRA is… more

Educational Institutions, Energy Projects, Energy Tax Incentives, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Nonprofits

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Colin Coleman

Scammers Obtain Fraudulent SBA Loans by Posing as Legitimate Companies

When tragedy hits, there are always nefarious people who will try to profit. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. There have been recent instances in which scammers have successfully used publicly available… more

Borrowers, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Fraud, Lenders, SBA

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David DiSegna

Tax-Exempt Financing for 501(c)(3) Borrowers – Part I: Eligibility and Issuance

When borrowing for capital projects, 501(c)(3) borrowers often have various options to achieve their financing goals. Traditional financing through a bank or engaging in specific capital campaign fundraising efforts are… more

501(c)(3), Borrowers, Financing, Interest Rates, Internal Revenue Code (IRC)

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Suzanne Elovecky

What We’re Watching: Peebles, et al. v. JRK Property Holdings, Inc.

What We’re Watching: Peebles, et al. v. JRK Property Holdings, Inc. Massachusetts SJC hears arguments on what is “Reasonable Wear and Tear” under the Security Deposit Statute - On April 7, 2025, the Supreme Judicial Court heard… more

Landlords, Property Owners, Real Estate Transactions, Rental Property, Security Deposits

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Allison Fleet

Rhode Island Approves 63% Increase in Real Estate Conveyance Tax in 2026 Budget

On June 17, 2025, the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved the state’s $13.9 billion budget for FY 2026, which includes a substantial 63% increase in the real estate transfer (conveyance) tax. Effective July 1, 2026,… more

Affordable Housing, Legislative Agendas, New Legislation, Property Owners, Real Estate Transfers

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Sean Fontes

Rhode Island Legislative Update: New Laws Create Burdensome Requirements on Businesses with Rhode Island Employees

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 employees… more

Employee Benefits, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Policies, Minimum Wage

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Michael Gamboli

Rhode Island Legislative Update: New Laws Create Burdensome Requirements on Businesses with Rhode Island Employees

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 employees… more

Employee Benefits, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Policies, Minimum Wage

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Jeffrey Gladstone

New RI Legislation to Significantly Change Land Use Law and Development Process

The Rhode Island General Assembly recently passed a series of bills through both houses which were transmitted to the Governor for signature on June 19, 2023, commonly known as House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi’s housing package… more

Application Fees, Density Bonus, Housing Developers, Land Developers, Land-Use Permits

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Morgan Hedly

Rhode Island Legislative Update: New Laws Create Burdensome Requirements on Businesses with Rhode Island Employees

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 employees… more

Employee Benefits, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Policies, Minimum Wage

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Christian Jenner

Appeals We’re Watching: Recent Appeal Potentially Sets Up SCOTUS Ruling on the Constitutionality of Whistleblower-Controlled False Claims Act Litigation

In October of 2024, the United States appealed the federal district court’s judgment in United States ex rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates, LLC. In that case, the court held that the statute authorizing whistleblowers… more

Appointments Clause, Article II, False Claims Act (FCA), Qui Tam, SCOTUS

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Paul Kessimian

Massachusetts and Rhode Island Charities: Unlocking Restricted Funds

For many charitable institutions, accepting gifts subject to certain donor-imposed restrictions is in the normal course of business. While these restricted funds are quite common, their usefulness can occasionally become… more

Asset Management, Charitable Donations, Charitable Organizations, Donors, Endowment Funds

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Elizabeth Manchester

The Bondi Memo: How These Guiding Principles May Influence Your Approach to Scholarship Design and Oversight

By Elizabeth Manchester and Kelley O’Donnell On July 29, 2025, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a sweeping memorandum titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination,” which identifies… more

Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination Policies, Civil Rights Act, Department of Justice (DOJ), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I)

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Travis McDermott

Marijuana Is Now Legal In Rhode Island!!!

With a stroke of his pen on Wednesday, Governor McKee signed the bill that dramatically changes the landscape for marijuana cultivation, possession, sale and use in Rhode Island. Many of the changes are effective immediately… more

Decriminalization of Marijuana, Dispensaries, Marijuana, Marijuana Cultivation, Marijuana Related Businesses

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James McGlone

Higher Ed: New Lawsuit Challenges Federal Grant Program for Hispanic-Serving Institutions

A new lawsuit will test the legality of grant programs of the U.S. Department of Education for colleges and universities, charging that these programs unlawfully discriminate based on race or ethnicity… more

Affirmative Action, Colleges, Constitutional Challenges, Department of Education, Equal Protection

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Howard Merten

Will Business Interruption Insurance Be Available To Respond To COVID-19 Losses?

We are fielding a lot of inquiries from business owners, large and small, asking if their business interruption coverage will respond to losses caused by COVID-19 shutdowns. This advisory will not provide an in-depth analysis… more

Business Closures, Business Disruption, Business Interruption, Contract Terms, Coronavirus/COVID-19

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Michael Mineau

Short Term Rentals in Rhode Island: Municipality Restrictions and Subsequent Litigation

The legality and regulation of Short Term Rentals, which in some municipalities are defined as “guest house” or “transient guest facility” uses (“STRs”), has, with the explosion in popularity and use of hosting platform websites… more

Injunctions, Judicial Authority, Land Use Restrictions, Landlords, Municipalities

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Kelley O'Donnell

The Bondi Memo: How These Guiding Principles May Influence Your Approach to Scholarship Design and Oversight

By Elizabeth Manchester and Kelley O’Donnell On July 29, 2025, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a sweeping memorandum titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination,” which identifies… more

Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination Policies, Civil Rights Act, Department of Justice (DOJ), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I)

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Amy Oakley

IRS Issues Much-Anticipated Regulations for Transferrable Clean Energy Tax Credits

The IRS recently issued proposed regulations describing rules for eligible taxpayers that may now elect to transfer certain clean energy credits to unrelated third parties under Section 6418 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC)… more

Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Internal Revenue Code (IRC), IRS

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John Ottaviani

The USPTO’s Final Trademark Fee Changes Go Into Effect January 18, 2025

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced new fees that will go into effect on January 18, 2025. These changes will impact 28 different trademark fees, including those for trademark applications,… more

Filing Fees, Intellectual Property Protection, Trademark Application, Trademark Registration, Trademarks

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Jay Peabody

Rhode Island Approves 63% Increase in Real Estate Conveyance Tax in 2026 Budget

On June 17, 2025, the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved the state’s $13.9 billion budget for FY 2026, which includes a substantial 63% increase in the real estate transfer (conveyance) tax. Effective July 1, 2026,… more

Affordable Housing, Legislative Agendas, New Legislation, Property Owners, Real Estate Transfers

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Alexandra Pezzello

Beware: Deceptive Corporate Compliance Notices

It has come to our attention that numerous Rhode Island corporate clients have received by mail, solicitation letters from a company indicating that it could assist in the corporation’s compliance with Rhode Island General Law… more

Annual Meeting, Compliance, Secretary of State, Year-End Compliance Checklist, Year-End Planning

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Brian Reilly

Rhode Island Approves 63% Increase in Real Estate Conveyance Tax in 2026 Budget

On June 17, 2025, the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved the state’s $13.9 billion budget for FY 2026, which includes a substantial 63% increase in the real estate transfer (conveyance) tax. Effective July 1, 2026,… more

Affordable Housing, Legislative Agendas, New Legislation, Property Owners, Real Estate Transfers

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Alicia Samolis

Rhode Island Legislative Update: New Laws Create Burdensome Requirements on Businesses with Rhode Island Employees

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 employees… more

Employee Benefits, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Policies, Minimum Wage

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Lawrence Sheh

Corporate Transparency Act: FinCEN Narrows Reporting Rules, Exempting U.S. Entities and Beneficial Owners

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an interim final rule exempting all U.S. entities and their beneficial owners from beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the… more

Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Business Ownership, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements

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Neil Smola

Massachusetts Estate Tax Changes

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… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, New Legislation, State Taxes, Tax Credits

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Russell Stein

Another Attack on Diversity and Inclusivity Efforts Post Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) Supreme Court Decision

The American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) filed suit against McDonald’s in federal court over the corporation’s scholarship program for high school students of Hispanic and Latino descent, the Hispanic American Commitment to… more

Affirmative Action, Contract Terms, Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Equal Protection

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Loren Sutton

Downtown Office Conversion

“Your success in life isn’t based on your ability to simply change. It is based on your ability to change faster than your competition, customers and business.” — Mark Sanborn. This past July, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu,… more

Boston, Commercial Buildings, Commercial Leases, Commercial Real Estate Market, Commercial Tenants

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Robert Taylor

R.I. Court Holds 2023 Shore Access Law Is An Unconstitutional Taking

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… more

Beach Access, Beachfront Properties, Coastal Real Estate, Private Property, Property Owners

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Madeline Ursini

Rhode Island Approves 63% Increase in Real Estate Conveyance Tax in 2026 Budget

On June 17, 2025, the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved the state’s $13.9 billion budget for FY 2026, which includes a substantial 63% increase in the real estate transfer (conveyance) tax. Effective July 1, 2026,… more

Affordable Housing, Legislative Agendas, New Legislation, Property Owners, Real Estate Transfers

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Christopher Wildenhain

Appeals We’re Watching: Recent Appeal Potentially Sets Up SCOTUS Ruling on the Constitutionality of Whistleblower-Controlled False Claims Act Litigation

In October of 2024, the United States appealed the federal district court’s judgment in United States ex rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates, LLC. In that case, the court held that the statute authorizing whistleblowers… more

Appointments Clause, Article II, False Claims Act (FCA), Qui Tam, SCOTUS

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Joshua Xavier

Blitz for 6: Rhode Island TCI Benefits to Increase to a Maximum of Six Weeks Beginning January 1, 2023

With the new year just a handful of weeks away, employers should take note of one notable change to the Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance Program (“TCI”) taking effect in 2023. Beginning January 1, 2023, the maximum… more

Caregivers, Employee Benefits, Paid Leave, Rhode Island, State Labor Laws

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