Nicole Benjamin

In a case of first impression, the Rhode Island Supreme Court this term held that a homeowner has (1) ten years following the substantial completion of an improvement to real property to discover a latent defect and (2) three...more 2021 has ushered in not only a new Rhode Island Supreme Court, but also significant technical upgrades as the Court officially converts to electronic filing. Beginning January 29, 2021, attorneys must submit all filings to...more For the first time in a decade, the Rhode Island Supreme Court is about to have a new composition. Justices Melissa A. Long and Erin Lynch Prata will fill the seats vacated by retired Justices Gilbert V. Indeglia and Francis...more In the first Rhode Island Supreme Court decision to address the Rhode Island Judiciary’s new electronic filing system, the Court cautioned counsel to confirm the accuracy of their service contact information to ensure receipt...more