May 16, 2022

- Sanctions and Cyber and Crypto, Oh My: The Convergence of Emerging... by: Seth D. DuCharme and Claire E. Cahoon
- New Jersey Considering Sweeping Non-Compete Legislation by: Mitch Boyarsky and Matthew T. Brown
- Illinois Department of Labor Clarifies Amendments to Illinois Equal... by: Alex C. Weinstein and Allison E. Czerniak
- Supplier Alert: Key Changes in Stellantis/FCA New Terms and... by: Vanessa L. Miller and Nicholas J. Ellis
- DOJ Issues Charges in First Criminal Cryptocurrency Sanctions Case by: Cory S. Flashner
- "A Few Surprises for the No Surprises Act," Jones Walker... by: Timothy P. Brechtel and Alex H. Glaser
- CFPB Affirms that ECOA Protects Consumers After Receiving Credit by: Moorari Shah and A.J. S. Dhaliwal
- Treasury Department Proposes Non-Loan Status for Earned Wage Access by: Moorari Shah and A.J. S. Dhaliwal
- Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Agenda for May 2022 Meeting by: Thomas B. Shepherd III
- Divided Court Supports Ted Cruz’s Campaign Debt Reimbursement but... by: Stuart M. Gerson
- Pay Transparency in NYC: Beyond the Big Apple by: Daniel F. Bernard
- California Relaxes The Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards by: Kaleb N. Berhe
- Founders Personally Liable For Failure to Register Cryptocurrency... by: Vincent P. (Trace) Schmeltz III and Katerina (Katie) Mills
- Beware the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: FTC Takes Action Against Apparel... by: Phyllis H. Marcus and Emma J. Hutchison
- Telecom Alert: NTIA Broadband Funding; Receiver Performance NOI... by: Jaimy "Sindy" Alarcon and Jim Baller
- FTC to Discuss Children’s Privacy, Endorsement Guides at Next (... by: Kyle R. Dull and Gicel Tomimbang
- Mexico Antitrust Commission (“COFECE”) Fined Auto Parts Companies for... by: Marco Antonio Najera Martinez and Marcos Carrasco Menchaca
- Organizations Taking Into Account Increased Wildfire Risk Due to... by: Jacob H. Hupart
- Key Legal Considerations for Hiring and Retention Incentives in... by: Sarah J. Millsap
- Union Representation Petitions Are Up 57 Percent, but That’s Not All! by: Natale V. DiNatale and Kayla N. West
- It’s Payback Time: California Ruling Highlights Recoupment Risks in... by: Geoffrey B. Fehling and Veronica P. Adams
- Weekly IRS Roundup May 8 – May 14, 2022 by: Tax Practice Group McDermott Will Emery
- Global Privacy Podcast Part 1: APAC Partner Scott Warren Discusses... by: Scott A. Warren
- E-signatures: When They’re Legal and Best Practices for Implementation by: Matthew Berlin and Mariam Creedon
- Global Privacy Podcast Part 2: APAC Partner Scott Warren Discusses... by: Scott A. Warren
- Connecticut and Utah Latest States to Jump On Consumer Privacy... by: Alan L. Friel and Kyle R. Fath
- Medicaid and Health Equity: CalAIM’s Bold Experiment by: Xavier Baker
- New Minnesota Law Provides Frontline Worker Bonus Payments by: Timothy Y Wong and Kenneth J. Yerkes
- CMS Issues Contract Year 2023 Final Rule for Medicare Advantage... by: Xavier Baker and Christine M. Clements
- 5 Law Practice Management Software Myths Debunked by: PracticePanther
- Beware the Empty Chair in Marital Divorce Negotiations: Company... by: Ladd Hirsch
- Workplace Safety Review: Episode 25 | Interview with Dr. John Howard... by: Adam Roseman
- Founders Personally Liable For Failure To Register Cryptocurrency... by: Vincent P. (Trace) Schmeltz III and Katerina (Katie) Mills
- Rules for Complainant Success in ITC Trade Secret Litigation by: Jonathan J. Engler and Michael T. Renaud
- Judge Connolly Issues Three New Orders Impacting Patent Cases by: Steven L. Caponi and Matthew B. Goeller
- All on Board: Mississippi Joins the Nation in Prohibiting Pay... by: Whitney J. Jackson and Anne R. Yuengert
- Comparing and Contrasting the State Laws: Does Pseudonymized Data... by: David A. Zetoony
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- Supporting USPTO Pro Bono Programs by: Courtenay C. Brinckerhoff
- May 2022 Legal Industry News: Law Firm Additions, Industry Awards and... by: Chandler Ford
- Alabama Enacts New Telemedicine Law by: Kristen A. Murphy and Jacqueline N. Acosta
- (UK) To Whom Should Insolvency Claims Be Assigned? by: Rachael Markham
- Texas Passes A New Law To Punish Elder Financial Abuse by: David Fowler Johnson
- The DFPI's Curiously Named "Office Of The Office" by: Keith Paul Bishop
May 14, 2022

- China’s State Administration for Market Regulation Releases Typical... by: Aaron Wininger
- New Georgia Employment Laws Change Definition of Employment, Restrict... by: Jeff Barnes and Saira G. Shakir
- Update on Securities and Exchange Commission’s Landmark Proposed... by: Kevin A. Ewing and Rachel B. Goldman
- Chicago Adopts New Sexual Harassment Prevention Obligations for... by: Nadine C. Abrahams and James F. Botana
- EPA Launches Modernized DfE Logo for Disinfectant and Other... by: Carla N. Hutton
Rhode Island
Located in the New England Region, Rhode Island is the smallest US state by area, at approximately 1200 sq miles, and the eighth least populous state with nearly 1.1 million residents. It is the final of the original 13 Colonies and was admitted into the union on May 29, 1790. The state’s official name, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is the longest named-state in the US. Providence is both the state capital and most populous city in the state.
Rhode island contributes 4 electoral votes during Presidential elections. In terms of the state's politics, it has recently abolished capital punishment, making it the 19th state in the union to do so. The state was the 3rd in the union to legalize use of medicinal marijuana in 2011, and also passed a bill to allow for civil unions in 2011. It was also the 8th state to legalize same-sex marriage in 2013. The state has one of the highest tax rates in the US, with the 7th highest property tax, and 6th highest real-estate tax rates respectively.
With a colonial base in fishing, the state’s economy heavily relies on coastal activities. Fishing, trade/embargo, and import industries are highly profitable. The state also thrives in the industries of textiles, healthcare and education, and manufacturing. Several Fortune 500 companies are based in the state including Hasboro, CVS, Citizens Financial Group, and Gtech Corporation, among others. Many prominent universities including Brown University, Johnson and Wales, New England Institute of Technology, and University of Rhode Island are present in the state.
The state government of Rhode Island is broken into three branches: the executive, judicial and legislative branch.
- The legislative branch is the Rhode Island General Assembly, broken into a House of Representatives and a Senate, with 75 representatives total.
- The executive branch features several elected positions, including a Governor, a Lieutenant Governor, a Secretary of State, a General Treasurer and an Attorney General. The Governor has the power to appoint a variety of officers who act as Commissioners and Directors, and even a Sheriff that has statewide jurisdiction. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are elected on separate tickets, with the Lieutenant Governor as largely a ceremonial position.
- The judicial branch of Rhode Island has a Superior Court, a Family Court, a District Court, and the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Additionally, there are courts with special, limited jurisdiction like the Workers’ Compensation Court and the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal.
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