The battle to improve the state’s business climate is continually fought on several fronts. We are pleased to see a small, but important victory emerging from the judiciary.
Rhode Island Superior Court Presiding Justice Joseph F. Rodgers, Jr. has issued an Administrative Order establishing a “Business Calendar” for the Superior Court in Providence and Bristol Counties. It is something he has apparently wanted to do for at least a year.
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The Business Calendar appears to be a simple way to begin expediting the business-related cases that are clogging Superior Court. A number of cases that will ultimately be switching to the Business Calendar during what will initially be a pilot program, are those involving receiverships.
These receivership cases — of which there are at least 100 pending in Providence and Bristol Counties alone – relate directly to jobs. It is feasible that a more efficient court system will mean cases being resolved more quickly.
That could mean fewer trials — fewer days away from the business for business owners. That could save some businesses from having to close their doors — in part because of a protracted and expensive court case.
At the very least, the establishment of the Business Calendar shows that on the judicial front, Rhode Island is working to improve the business climate. For that effort, we applaud Judge Rodgers.
