Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has introduced new legislation aimed at addressing issues in the state’s healthcare system such as high prescription drug costs and hospital stability. The proposed bills target Pharmacy Benefit Managers’ practices while offering additional…
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced a legal victory regarding homeland security grants cut under new conditions set by the Trump Administration. A coalition successfully challenged these reductions in court…
The Rhode Island Superior Court has published its judge assignment schedule for May through September 2026. The administrative order outlines which justices will oversee various civil and criminal case types…
The Rhode Island Superior Court has released its schedule for assigning justices to oversee jury qualification sessions in Providence County between May and September this year. The order details which…
A Pawtucket man has pleaded no contest after being charged with leaving an accident scene resulting in death following a New Year’s Day crash that killed Nanleomariz Albizu. Sentencing is…
The Rhode Island Supreme Court will hold a public hearing on April 29 about changes to court rules linked with moving case access online via re:SearchRI. The event invites testimony…
The Rhode Island Supreme Court released its February 2026 bar exam results with a reported pass rate of 58%. Candidates must still fulfill further requirements before practicing law.
The Rhode Island Supreme Court has scheduled swearing-in ceremonies in May 2026 for recent bar exam passers from both February 2026 and July 2025 exams. Justices Robinson III, Lynch Prata and Long will…
The Rhode Island Superior Court has released its schedule assigning justices to qualify grand and petit jurors in Providence County from early to late April, as ordered by Acting Presiding…
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced an agreement with Smithfield Public Schools after investigating their response to an antisemitic bullying incident involving a freshman student. The district has committed to…
A federal judge dismissed a Department of Justice complaint against Rhode Island regarding access to voter information. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha praised his office’s legal team and emphasized state…
A jury has convicted Je’avonie Dorvil for murder following a fatal shooting incident in Providence in January 2022 that left one man dead and another injured. Authorities highlighted cooperation among…
A jury ruled in favor of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and 26 other states against Live Nation for monopolizing concert ticketing services. The verdict could mean lower ticket prices…
Luis Sepulveda has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus ten years without parole for murdering Angel Rodriguez during a Mother’s Day party in Providence in May 2023. Authorities…
The Rhode Island Bar Association has formally opposed a U.S. Department of Justice proposal on internal reviews for attorney discipline cases. The association warns this could undermine state authority over…
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has joined other states in suing President Trump over an executive order affecting election administration. The lawsuit challenges attempts at increased federal control over voter…
The Rhode Island Bar Association is urging attorneys statewide to join their volunteer lawyer and referral programs this April during National Volunteer Month. Members who take on new pro bono…
The Rhode Island Superior Court has announced new judicial assignments effective from April 5 through May 2, 2026. The order details which judges are responsible for various calendars across several counties during this…
The Rhode Island Judiciary’s Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness has released its first quarterly report of 2026. The document outlines ongoing efforts addressing bias within state courts through education…
The Rhode Island Supreme Court has announced upcoming swearing-in ceremonies for new attorneys via UBE score transfer this April. Four sessions will welcome groups of successful candidates into legal practice…
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha joined a coalition opposing an executive order redefining birthright citizenship ahead of Supreme Court arguments in Trump v. Barbara. The group called for upholding constitutional…
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s rollback of federal limits on toxic air pollutants from power plants. The suit argues weakened regulations…
Fifty-six individuals have been certified by the Rhode Island Board of Bar Examiners for admission via Uniform Bar Examination score transfer. They must complete additional requirements before practicing law in…
The Rhode Island Supreme Court has set four swearing-in ceremonies this April for new attorneys joining via Uniform Bar Examination score transfer. The events represent an important milestone for those…
The Rhode Island Supreme Court has announced it will release February’s bar exam results on April 24. Passing candidates’ names and ceremony details will appear online that afternoon, with official…
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