by Mark M. Thayer, Esq Waterfront property owners in Rhode Island and Massachusetts face unprecedented challenges from accelerating sea-level rise. Still, proactive legal planning, understanding regulatory frameworks, and implementing adaptive strategies can help...
When businesses host public events, they expose themselves to significant liability. Whether hosting a corporate gathering, community fundraiser, or special celebration, Rhode Island business owners must navigate complex legal obligations and potential risks.
Most experienced estate planning practitioners recommend that everyone over the age of 18 have a basic estate plan that includes a will, a financial power of attorney, and medical directives that allow someone they trust to act on their behalf if they are unable to advocate for themselves or make medical decisions.
Without that phrase in the contract, most deadlines are treated as approximate, and a short delay is usually not a breach unless it causes real harm.
The current landscape of real estate tax abatements for green building initiatives in Rhode Island and Massachusetts provides valuable opportunities for property owners, developers, and investors to maximize returns while contributing to sustainability goals.
Learn how admiralty jurisdiction applies to incidents involving recreational drones over water, a rapidly evolving area of maritime law with significant implications for drone operators, maritime businesses, and legal professionals.
Here is an overview of key regulatory requirements in for mobile food vendors in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Read Melissa L. Green’s helpful guide to this stopping mail for a deceased person.
Developers looking to pursue mixed-use projects in suburban areas face a complex web of zoning challenges unique to New England’s regulatory environment.