Thursday, July 17, 2025

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ATTORNEY GENERAL Peter F. Neronha announced Friday that an East Greenwich business owner has been ordered to pay $422,000 in restitution for defrauding the state’s child care assistance program. / COURTESY R.I. OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

East Greenwich businessman to pay $422K for violating child care assistance...

PROVIDENCE – An East Greenwich business owner has been ordered to pay $422,000 in restitution for defrauding the state’s child care assistance program, Attorney...
RED ALERT: In February, Duffy & Sweeney Ltd. employees gather to celebrate the firm’s commitment and charitable donation to the American Heart Association by wearing red. 
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Duffy & Sweeney Ltd.

PBN Best Places To Work Awards 2023 SMALL COMPANIES #10: Duffy & Sweeney Ltd. Employees in R.I. 23 Co-founders and Managing Partners Robert Duffy, Michael Sweeney Questions answered...
HAPPY MEALS: Lunch was catered in for DarrowEverett LLP associates for its Employee Appreciation Day, giving them the opportunity to eat together and share some laughs. 
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DarrowEverett LLP

PBN Best Places To Work Awards 2023 SMALL COMPANIES #11: DarrowEverett LLP Employees in R.I. 35 Chairman Zachary Darrow Questions answered by Chad Gottlieb, Chief Growth Officer What fun...

Johnston beef slaughterhouse admits to violating Federal Meat Inspection Act

PROVIDENCE – A beef slaughterhouse in Johnston admitted to defrauding customers and violating the Federal Meat Inspection Act, U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island Zachary...

McKee turns over email alleging official’s misconduct

PROVIDENCE – Under orders by Attorney General Peter F. Nerhona, Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday made public the email that details misconduct by...
PARISEAULT BUILDERS INC. employees dressed in construction attire pose for a photo Wednesday during Providence Business News' Best Places to Work Awards ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick. / PBN PHOTO/JAMES BESSETTE

Companies honored at PBN’s Best Places to Work Awards

WARWICK – A nonprofit, a construction company, an insurance provider and a longtime banking institution were recognized among 67 honorees in Providence Business News’...

Massage Envy settles allegations it violated Americans with Disabilities Act

PROVIDENCE – A national massage company has agreed to a $10,000 settlement of allegations it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act when it denied...
SAM PANARELLA has been named the new dean of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School of Law. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH

UMass Law names Panarella new dean

DARTMOUTH – A tenured law professor at the University of Montana will head eastward to lead the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School of Law. UMass...

Ruling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protect...

A federal court ruling cleared the way Tuesday for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's settlement of thousands of legal claims over the toll of opioids.  The...

Do people fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccinations deserve to be rehired...

The Barrington public school system recently settled a lawsuit filed by three former teachers who were fired for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccinations. The...
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