The law is the law
PROVIDENCE, RI - The money laundering charges we’ve been discussing in prior columns against Ted Anzalone, the right-hand man of Boston Mayor Kevin White, were in two parts. The ...More

DOL joint employer rule sparks split among attorneys
PROVIDENCE, RI - [box type="shadow"] Highlights: DOL proposes four-factor test to clarify joint employer status under FLSA Rule aims to resolve circuit court splits and ...More

Res judicata bars developer’s adverse possession suit
PROVIDENCE, RI - [box type="shadow"] Highlights: Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled res judicata barred repeated litigation over disputed land access claims. Developer sought ...More

Supreme Court backs jurisdiction in FAA arbitration case
RALEIGH, NC - [box type="shadow" align="alignleft"] AT A GLANCE · U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled federal courts retain jurisdiction over FAA arbitration award disputes ...More

Factual disputes block summary judgment on contractual duties
RALEIGH, NC - [box type="shadow"] Summary: North Carolina Business Court rules on contract claims Plaintiff served as chief executive officer under amended services ...More

Blown tire causes two rigs to collide
RALEIGH, NC - [box type="shadow"] Summary: Plaintiff suffered multiple severe injuries including hip dislocation and subdural hemorrhage Defendant was speeding 9.5 mph ...More

NC takes statewide approach to domestic violence prevention with new review collective
RALEIGH, NC - [box type="shadow"] Summary: North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson leads new statewide collective Thirteen domestic violence-related deaths reported ...More