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Rhode Island Supreme Court Rules RI Civil Rights Act Discrimination Claims Are Torts, Clearing Path for Sovereign Immunity Waiver

Sinapi Law has secured a landmark civil rights victory before the Rhode Island Supreme Court in Parente v. Lefebvre. The Court ruled that state discrimination ...
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Sinapi Law Associates Expands Trial Capabilities With Addition Of Chip Muller

Sinapi Law Associates expands its litigation practice with the addition of veteran trial attorney Chip Muller, strengthening the firm's employment law and civil rights capabilities ...
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Rhode Island Federal Court Rules Police Used Excessive Force in § 1983 Civil Rights Case

A Rhode Island federal court ruled that a Providence police officer used excessive force in violation of the Fourth Amendment, granting rare summary judgment for ...
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Recent Victories: Fighting for Justice in Employment and Civil Rights Cases

At Sinapi Law, we're committed to holding employers and government entities accountable. Our recent victories demonstrate our track record of securing meaningful results for our ...
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Sinapi Law Associates Recognized with Tier 1 Ranking in 2025 Best Law Firms® for Employment Law and Civil Rights

Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd. is proud to be recognized with a Regional Tier 1 ranking in Rhode Island in the 2026 Best Law Firms® for ...
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Sinapi Law Attorneys Recognized for Excellence in Employment and Civil Rights Law by Best Lawyers® 2026

Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd. is proud to announce that four of our attorneys, Richard Sinapi, Danilo Borgas, Chloe Davis, and Joshua Xavier, have recently been ...
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Employment Law

How to Request Reasonable Accommodation at Work in Massachusetts or Rhode Island

The process for requesting reasonable accommodation in Massachusetts or Rhode Island should be interactive and collaborative. Call a reasonable accommodation lawyer to learn more.
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Employment Law

2025 Rhode Island Employment Law Changes: What Employees Need to Know

Rhode Island enacted significant employment law changes for 2025, from higher minimum wages to expanded leave and workplace protections. Here’s what employees need to know.
$550,000 civil rights settlement in Woonsocket wrongful arrest case – Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd
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Sinapi Law and ACLU of Rhode Island Secure $550,000 Settlement in Wrongful Arrest Case

Sinapi Law and the ACLU of Rhode Island have secured a $550,000 settlement in a civil rights lawsuit involving wrongful arrest, false imprisonment, and police ...
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