Rhode Island governor vetoes burial rights for domestic partners
November 11, 2009
[JURIST] Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri [official profile] vetoed legislation [text, PDF] on Tuesday that would have allowed domestic partners, including those in same-sex relationships, to claim the body of their partner and to make funeral arrangements. Neither domestic partnerships or civil u....... [more] 
Second Circuit rules states may sue power companies over CO2 emissions
September 22, 2009
[JURIST] The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit [official website] ruled [opinion, PDF] Monday that states can sue power companies for emitting carbon dioxide, allegedly contributing to global warming [JURIST news archive]. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by eight states â?? California,....... [more]
Rhode Island legislators approve medical marijuana bill over governor's veto
June 18, 2009
[JURIST] The Rhode Island General Assembly [official website] approved a medical marijuana bill [H 5359 text, PDF] Tuesday, overriding a veto from Governor Donald Carcieri [official website]. The legislation seeks to establish three state-licensed dispensaries to provide marijuana for patients who q....... [more]
First Circuit supports return of painting taken from Jewish gallery owner by Nazis
November 20, 2008
'[JURIST] The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on Wednesday upheld a grant of summary judgment for the plaintiff by the US District Court for the District of Rhode Island in an action seeking the return of a painting confiscated from a Jewish....... [more]
Rhode Island Catholic diocese reaches settlement in four abuse suits
August 30, 2008
'[JURIST] The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence reached a settlement agreement Friday with four claimants who say they were abused by priests several decades ago and that church officials had taken steps to cover up previous allegations of abuse........ [more]
Lead paint makers not liable for causing public nuisance: Rhode Island court
July 2, 2008
'[JURIST] The Supreme Court of Rhode Island Tuesday overturned a 2006 jury verdict holding paint manufacturers liable for contamination caused by lead-based paint. The court rejected state arguments that the paint companies had created a public....... [more]
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