Tag: Melissa A. Long
Jury still out on effort to diversify R.I. judiciary
William J. Trezvant grew up surrounded by Black lawyers and judges, thanks to his dad’s leadership of the Newport chapter of the NAACP.
Those early...
R.I. Supreme Court’s first Black justice sworn in
PROVIDENCE (AP) – The state Supreme Court has its first Black justice.
Superior Court Judge Melissa A. Long was sworn in on Monday during a...
Raimondo makes historic nomination to state Supreme Court
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo nominated two women Tuesday to the Rhode Island Supreme Court, including one who, if confirmed, would become...
Judge grants RIDOH restraining order against Maxx Fitness Clubzz; 2 R.I....
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Superior Court Judge Melissa A. Long on Friday granted the R.I. Department of Health a temporary restraining order against Seventh Maxx...
Judge denies Bristol-Warren teachers union’s plea to not reopen schools in...
PROVIDENCE – A R.I. Superior Court judge denied Friday the Bristol-Warren School Association’s request to prevent the Bristol-Warren Regional School District from reopening for...