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RWU students win regional moot court
BRISTOL – The National Moot Court Team at Roger Williams University School of Law won the New England regional competition, besting Northeastern University, Boston University, Suffolk University and Syracuse University in the November competition. more
12/10/12
First medical-marijuana dispensary opens in Ocean State
The first medical-marijuana dispensary has opened in Rhode Island and likely will soon be followed by another, despite uncertain business prospects due to scaled-back plans following years of legal and legislative wrangling. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 4/29/13

Court rules that ‘unearned’ fees are legal
In a decision that could have significant impacts on the fees that consumers pay in real estate transactions, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that “unearned” fees charged by lenders and other service providers do not violate federal law as long as they are not split with anyone else. more
6/11/12
Social profile ‘living… organism’
Social media networks such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Google+ present benefits and dangers for businesses, according to panelists at the third annual Providence Business News Social Media & Marketing Summit. The Feb. 27 event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Providence-Warwick attracted more than 250 members of the Rhode Island business community. more

By Emily Greenhalgh
PBN Web Editor | 3/4/13

Pharmaceutical co. to pay more than $730K to Mass. in settlement
BOSTON – Attorney General Martha Coakley announced last week that a pharmaceutical manufacturer has agreed to pay more than $730,000 to the Massachusetts Medicaid Program as part of a settlement resolving allegations of improper off-label marketing of four of its drugs. more
11/5/12
Push is on to curb packaging debris
Businesses that package their own brands are facing increased pressure in Rhode Island to take more responsibility, including more of the financial burden, for reducing, recycling and disposing of packaging materials. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 2/18/13

A.G. honors citizens, groups for justice work
PROVIDENCE – Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin is recognizing several individuals and organizations for their crime-fighting and peacekeeping efforts. more
9/17/12
Kilmartin announces funds available from foreclosure settlement
PROVIDENCE – Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced last week that approximately 5,500 Rhode Island residents who lost their primary residence due to an improper foreclosure processes between Jan. 1, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2011, should expect to receive notice by mail with information about how to file a claim for funds under the $25 billion National Mortgage Settlement. more
10/1/12
Programs aim to help veterans avoid debt collectors
In a state with double-digit unemployment, there are many Rhode Islanders struggling to pay bills, including veterans who often resist asking for handouts. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 11/26/12

Getting involved is first step to improving education
There’s busy, and then there’s Linn Foster Freedman’s schedule. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 12/24/12

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