Veterans’ rights as employees are well protected
With the focus on laws prohibiting discrimination based on gender, religion and race, employers may be surprised to learn that one of the most...
ACLU intercedes in Champlin’s case
PROVIDENCE – The American Civil Liberties Union jumped into the Champlin’s lawsuit against the R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council this week, filing an “amicus...
14 retailers join Citizens’ rewards program
PROVIDENCE – The launch of the Citizens Bank and Charter One Bank Merchant Network was announced this week by parent Citizens Financial Group Inc....
Verizon seeks FiOS TV franchise<br> for 12 R.I. cities and towns
PROVIDENCE – Verizon Communications today filed an application with the R.I. Division of Public Utilities and Carriers seeking a franchise to provide its fiber-optic-based...
Dunkin’ hires Rachel Ray as new spokesperson
CANTON, Mass. – Dunkin’ Donuts today announced it has signed daytime TV host Rachael Ray as its new brand representative.
Ray is best known for...
Amtrol files Ch. 11 reorganization plan
WEST WARWICK – Amtrol Inc. says it has reached an important milestone in its Chapter 11 reorganization, with the filing by the company and...
New Bedford factory’s managers face<br> conspiracy, illegal hiring charges
NEW BEDFORD – The owner and three managers of Michael Bianco Inc. face conspiracy and illegal hiring charges after an investigation led by Immigration...
KBL approves Summer Infant acquisition
NEW YORK – KBL Healthcare Acquisition Corp. II stockholders approved the company’s acquisition of Summer Infant Inc. at a special meeting today. The...
Service industries slow in February, ISM finds
TEMPE, Ariz. – The Institute for Supply Management today said its index of non-manufacturing business fell to 54.3 in February from its January reading...
Blue Cross campaign seeks to educate consumers
A man reads the labels on two bottles.
“Same active ingredients, but one has a much lower price,” he notes. He tosses the pricier...
