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On April 24, 2020, the First Circuit affirmed the District of Massachusetts’ dismissal of a case against General Electric on forum non conveniens grounds. In 2011, an earthquake-induced tsunami struck the Fukushima Daiichi...more
Seventeen states now have statutes allowing for the creation of a domestic asset protection trust (“DAPT”), also sometimes referred to as a self settled spendthrift trust or a self settled asset protection trust. Although...more
The Washington Post last week reported a leaked White House document that revealed a far-reaching set of proposals to streamline the environmental review process for infrastructure projects. The 23-page document included more...more
TRIAL COURTS MAY NOT CIRCUMVENT SUPREME COURT’S EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO ENLARGE TIME FOR APPEAL. In an order this term, the Rhode Island Supreme Court held that the Family Court exceeded its authority when it vacated...more