On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. While American citizens have the right to life, liberty, and property sans unreasonable government interference, under certain conditions the...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. By Peter ReganSayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP Data breaches make headlines when they occur on a large scale. Think Target stores or Equifax. But...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. The company holiday party is a beloved tradition on the American business scene. But, unless you want to wake up on Christmas morning with a...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. If you’re a landlord, you know all too well how difficult some tenants can be. Whether they consistently fail to pay rent on time (or at all!),...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Remember the 1990s, when minimum wage was just five bucks an hour? Or, go back further to the early 1970s when it was just a buck and a half....
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. If you will pardon the pun, DUI laws in Rhode Island are pretty stiff. Taking a hard stance against drunk driving and driving under the influence...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Most laws people can really get behind – no speeding, no drinking while intoxicated, no violence towards another, no stealing, no looting…the...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. No longer just for professional drivers and law enforcement, dash cams are becoming the norm in many personal vehicles. Due to the pervasive...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. The rise in popularity of Airbnb has brought more choice, diversity and price points into the equation for people who love to travel. You can host...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. By Mark Thayer Sayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP Rhode Island – the Ocean State - is defined by its relationship to the water. Many of our residents enjoy seaside homes...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Friday, August 17, 2018. By Christopher McNally Sayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP Immigration issues continue to generate front page headlines in our country. What is often missing from the...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Maritime law refers to the laws that govern nautical matters and maritime businesses. Essentially, these are the laws of the ocean. Maritime laws are kept up to date...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Monday, April 23, 2018. You've been married for a few years, and from the beginning, you thought it might have been a bad decision. You found your spouse in over his head in debt, and you...
On behalf of Peter Regan of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. When an animal attacks you, the last thing you likely think about is infection. The first thing on your mind is stopping the bleeding and getting medical help; after all,...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, April 5, 2018. With such a wide open sea, the thought of two boats colliding with one another seems unlikely. However, it does happen. In many cases, the collision is a result...
Drinking and driving is a hazard to yourself and others, which is part of the reason why it's illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or higher. Not all people who appear intoxicated are, though, so it's important for the appropriate...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. The decision to adopt isn't something you should take lightly. There are benefits and downsides to adoption, all of which require you to consider them carefully....
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Everyone who lives by the ocean enjoys spending time there, whether it's on or near the water. Many people in Newport have boats or know people who do, so they...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. As someone who has held asylum status for over a year, you're in a good position to seek a green card. The United States allows those who have been under...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted in Admiralty And Maritime Law on Thursday, February 22, 2018. When you work offshore, there are dozens of things that could go wrong in an instant. Unlike those...
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Friday, February 16, 2018. When your children are very young, you may think it's the best time to get a divorce. Your kids won't remember as much, and it's less likely to affect their...
Rhode Island, like all states, has its own laws regarding marriage, divorce and other family law matters. Rhode Island follows equitable distribution laws. That means that the assets and debts that you and your spouse have collected during your marriage will be split...
Boating accidents occur all the time off the coast. According to data from the United States Department of Homeland Security, a majority of these accidents in 2016 were a result of two boats colliding with one another. Regardless of how the accident...
Although you know that drinking and driving is not a smart decision, you still got behind the wheel and drove while intoxicated. You were rightfully pulled over, but you don't want to face time in jail or penalties for your actions. You thought your blood alcohol...
Sailing is fun, and it brings people together. Whether it's a hobby or something you've put your entire working life into, sailing is important to you. What you do need to know, though, is the danger sailing can pose. If you're not prepared, a mistake could end up...
Unlike traditional personal injury or workplace accident laws, maritime injury laws have their own rules and regulations. Workers in this field don't qualify for traditional workers' compensation if they're hurt. Instead, they have to seek compensation through a...
When you get a divorce, it divides your family and can mean you lose some family members. That's short-lived, though, if you end up getting remarried, according to a news article. Divorce is actually responsible for making American families bigger than ever, growing...
When most people think of DUI offenses, boats do not always come to mind. Yet a boat is also a vehicle that can cause substantial damage and injuries if operated improperly. In Rhode Island, operating a boat while intoxicated is a crime that can result in a...