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R.I. Supreme Court: No Individual Liability for Unlawful Employment Practices

March 30, 2017 by Sheri L. Pizzi and Matthew R. Plain

In a recent decision, the Rhode Island Supreme Court unanimously held that the Rhode Island Fair Employment Practices Act (“FEPA”)— Rhode Island’s employment anti-discrimination statute—does not provide for the individual liability of a supervisory employee. The case, Mancini v. City…

Frank Connor quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Cover Story

February 7, 2017 by joecomeau

Barton Gilman’s co-managing partner, Francis A. Connor, III, was recently quoted by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in its cover story “Midsize firms luring ‘Big Law’ clients.” The article highlights the growing number of corporate legal departments that are transitioning from big…

Barton Gilman sponsors Reading Across Rhode Island

January 17, 2017 by joecomeau

PROVIDENCE (Jan. 17, 2017) – For the third consecutive year, Barton Gilman is sponsoring Reading Across Rhode Island, a program of the Rhode Island Center for the Book at the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities. Each year, Reading Across…

Carr appointed to Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State

January 11, 2017 by joecomeau

PROVIDENCE (Jan. 11, 2017) – Angela Carr was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State provides mentors to the youth of Rhode Island…

Eleven Barton Gilman Attorneys Named 2016 New England Super Lawyers

November 3, 2016 by joecomeau

BOSTON/PROVIDENCE (Nov. 3, 2016) – Eleven Barton Gilman attorneys have been selected as 2016 New England Super Lawyers, a directory of leading attorneys who are evaluated on various measures of peer recognition and professional achievement. John J. Barton, Francis A….

Greg Vanden-Eykel featured in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly article on slip-and-fall case

September 15, 2016 by joecomeau

Greg Vanden-Eykel was featured in the Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly article, “Indemnity allowed in slip-and-fall suit,” related to the indemnification clause in a winter services contract between an assisted living facility and landscaping contractor. The contract required the landscaping contractor…

Gilman and Connor named Best Lawyers in America 2017 for sixth straight year 

September 8, 2016 by joecomeau

BOSTON/PROVIDENCE (September 8, 2016) – Pamela Slater Gilman and Francis A. Connor, III were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017 for a sixth consecutive year. Best Lawyers is based solely on an exhaustive peer-review…

Chiulli featured in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly article about internet filtering for schools

September 1, 2016 by joecomeau

PROVIDENCE – C. Alexander Chiulli was prominently featured in the Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly article, “Providence lawyer hopes new law fosters more balanced internet-filtering for schools,” related to new state legislation that seeks to alleviate concerns by library organizations, school…

Major changes for physician non-compete agreements in RI and CT

August 18, 2016 by Sheri L. Pizzi

Earlier this summer, the state legislatures in Rhode Island and Connecticut passed significant legislation concerning the use of non-compete agreements for physicians. On July 12, 2016, RI governor Gina Raimondo signed into law a sweeping prohibition of the use of…

Shoulkin featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article

July 22, 2016 by joecomeau

BOSTON – Edward D. Shoulkin is quoted in a recent issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly regarding Sgarzi, et al. v. Sharkansky & Company LLP, et al., an accounting liability case in which a Massachusetts Court decided that an auditor can…

Barton featured in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly article about Cabral case

July 16, 2016 by joecomeau

PROVIDENCE – John J. Barton is prominently featured in the Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly article, “For med-mal lawyer, police-pursuit case presents different challenges,” in connection with his recent trial victory on behalf of the estate of Randy Cabral, a 17…

New RI laws for providers, insurers and pharmacists intended to reduce opioid abuse

July 15, 2016 by joecomeau

On July 12, 2016, Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo signed eight bills into law focused on limiting opioid abuse. Written by legislators on the governor’s Overdose Prevention and Intervention Task Force, the bills aim to be a “comprehensive approach”…

TIME SENSITIVE: What you need to know about the second phase of OCR’s HIPAA audit program

July 15, 2016 by joecomeau

On July 11, 2016, selected health plans, health care providers and health care clearinghouses were sent notification letters regarding their inclusion in the second phase of OCR’s HIPAA audit program. This portion of the program is a desk audit and…

Barton selected as America’s Top 100 Attorneys™ Lifetime Achievement Member 

July 6, 2016 by joecomeau

BOSTON/PROVIDENCE (July 6, 2016) – John J. Barton has recently been named an America’s Top 100 Attorneys™ Lifetime Achievement Member for his hard work, ethical standards, and community accomplishments. Selection as a lifetime achievement member is the result of a…

Gilman featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article

June 28, 2016 by joecomeau

BOSTON – Pamela S. Gilman is quoted in a recent issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly regarding the Li, et al. v. Davidson, et al. wrongful life case, in which a Massachusetts judge decided that a disabled child’s right to recover…

Best Practices for Non-Profit Boards of Directors

June 21, 2016 by joecomeau

By W. Parish Lentz In recent weeks, we have seen headlines in Massachusetts and Rhode Island related to major criminal investigations in the non-profit community. These scandals range from the misappropriation of grant funding to excessive compensation or private benefit at…

Barton Gilman Named A 2016 Best Place to Work in Rhode Island

June 17, 2016 by joecomeau

PROVIDENCE (June 17, 2016) – Barton Gilman was recently named as one of the 2016 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island, marking the eighth time that the firm has been recognized since 2008. The competitive statewide survey conducted by…

Employer Alert: New RI Law Creates Cause of Action for Employees Disciplined for Attending Court

June 16, 2016 by Matthew R. Plain and Sheri L. Pizzi

On June 6, 2016, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo signed into effect a new law prohibiting employers from terminating or otherwise disciplining employees for attending court or other quasi-judicial or administrative hearing pursuant to a lawfully issued subpoena. The act…

New EEOC Rules on Employer-Sponsored Wellness Programs

May 17, 2016 by joecomeau

By Greg Vanden-Eykel Employer-sponsored wellness programs, popular due to their goals of promoting healthy lifestyles for employees and decreasing health care costs, have been subject to scrutiny by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) because of their privacy implications and potential…

John Barton in Providence Business News feature article

May 3, 2016 by joecomeau

PROVIDENCE (May 3, 2016) – John J. Barton was prominently featured in the Providence Business News article, “Barton embraces cooperation,” in connection with his recent receipt of the American Board of Trial Advocates Civility Award. The Rhode Island Chapter of…