Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

08/29/2025

Opinion of the Day ⚖️ Where (1) a petitioner was convicted of attempted larceny over $500 as well as misdemeanor manipulation of a vehicle and (2) the larceny conviction has been vacated ... CONTINUE:

Where (1) a petitioner was convicted of attempted larceny over $500 as well as misdemeanor manipulation of a vehicle and (2) the larceny conviction has been vacated, the petitioner’s request for compensation should be denied because his conviction of misdemeanor manipulation of a motor vehicle rem...

08/29/2025

The Westerly Zoning Board of Review lacked the authority to grant a dimensional variance enabling property owners to demolish their existing nonconforming home and replace it with a new house, the Rhode Island Supreme Court has decided.

The Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled the Westerly Zoning Board lacked authority to grant a variance allowing demolition and rebuild of a nonconforming home.

08/28/2025

An attorney should not be permitted to serve as an expert witness in any of the real estate development matters in which the lawyer represents clients as an advocate, the Rhode Island Supreme Court Ethics Advisory Panel has decided.

The Rhode Island Supreme Court Ethics Advisory Panel ruled attorneys cannot act as both advocate and expert witness in the same real estate matters.

08/28/2025

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08/27/2025

Opinion of the Day ⚖️ Where a defendant convicted of murder has challenged the trial judge’s denial of his motion to suppress tangible evidence seized as the result of ... CONTINUE:

Where a defendant convicted of murder has challenged the trial judge’s denial of his motion to suppress tangible evidence seized as the result of a warrantless search of his apartment, the trial judge did not err, as the circumstances provided a basis for the police to conclude that there was an u...

08/27/2025

A defendant-turned-plaintiff could not bring an abuse-of-process claim against the city of Woonsocket and one of its police officers, a U.S. District Court judge has ruled.

A federal judge ruled Raymond Tempest cannot pursue an abuse-of-process claim over his Alford plea, finding civil rights claims against Woonsocket time-barred.

08/26/2025

Opinion of the Day ⚖️ Where a jury found a defendant guilty of one count of first-degree child molestation sexual assault, the conviction should be affirmed because ... CONTINUE:

Where a jury found a defendant guilty of one count of first-degree child molestation sexual assault, the conviction should be affirmed because the trial judge did not abuse his discretion when he when he permitted testimony concerning certain uncharged sexual misconduct.

08/26/2025

A Cranston city councilor who is married to a member of the Cranston teachers’ union is not barred from participating in the City Council’s vote on whether to accept or reject a collective bargaining agreement reached between the union and the Cranston School Committee, the Ethics Commission has decided.

The RI Ethics Commission ruled a Cranston councilor may vote on a teachers’ union contract despite his spouse’s membership, with caution on conflicts.

08/25/2025

Opinion of the Day ⚖️ Where an attorney wishes to be an expert witness in real estate development matters in which the attorney represents clients as an advocate... CONTINUE:

Where an attorney wishes to be an expert witness in real estate development matters in which the attorney represents clients as an advocate, Rule 5.7 of the Rules of Professional Conduct precludes the attorney from serving as an expert witness in any matter in which the attorney represents a client....

08/25/2025

A mother who quit her job because of her child’s need for medical care has been denied unemployment benefits due to her failure to seek an accommodation from her employer.

A Rhode Island court upheld denial of unemployment benefits to a mother who quit her job for childcare needs without first seeking an accommodation.

08/22/2025

Opinion of the Day ⚖️ Where a plaintiff who overdosed on a fentanyl-laced pill while in Rhode Island Department of Corrections custody was sanctioned with 450 days in solitary confinement ... CONTINUE:

Where a plaintiff who overdosed on a fentanyl-laced pill while in Rhode Island Department of Corrections custody was sanctioned with 450 days in solitary confinement, he has plausibly alleged facts that, if true, would establish that three defendant prison officials have not demonstrated their entit...

08/22/2025

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