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On May 15, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued final amendments (the “Amendments”) to Regulation S-P (originally adopted in 2000), which governs the treatment of a customer’s nonpublic personal…
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On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released final rules regarding the Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors (the Final Rules). We provided an overview of the…
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Public broadcasting beats as the heart of a community. As Rhode Island’s only public television station, RI PBS has faithfully delivered entertainment, local stories, educational content, and reliable news since 1967. Through…
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On March 27, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted a final rule (the “Final Rule”) amending SEC Rule 203A-1(E) (the “Internet Adviser Exemption”) promulgated under the Investment Advisers Act of…
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On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted, by a 3-2 vote, final rules (the “Final Rules”) to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public entities and public…
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On February 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted final rules (the “Final Rules”) that will further define the phrase “as a part of a regular business” as used in…
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On January 24, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted final rules (the “Final Rules”) to enhance disclosure and investor protection in initial public offerings (“IPOs”) by special purpose acquisition companies…
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On October 10, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to the rules governing beneficial ownership reporting under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,…
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On July 26, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued final rules (the “Final Rules”) aimed at enhancing and standardizing public company disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident…
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On May 3, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to Form PF, which expand the reporting requirements for certain SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds. Form PF was…
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On May 3, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted rules to enhance disclosure of share repurchases by public companies (the “Share Repurchase Rule”). Under the Share Repurchase Rule, aggregate…
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On February 15, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a proposal to enhance investor protections relating to the safeguarding of advisory client assets by amending and redesignating Rule 206(4)-2…
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On December 14, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to Rule 10b5-1 (“Rule 10b5-1” or the “Rule”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange…
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On October 26, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted a new rule and certain amendments to existing rules (collectively, the “New Rules”) aimed at increasing accountability and transparency around…
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On July 13, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) proposed amendments to Rule 14a-8 (collectively, the “Proposed Amendments”) that would modify three of the thirteen substantive bases for excluding shareholder…
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In what may prove to be an important development in the field of administrative law, on May 18, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an opinion…
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On May 25, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed new rules and amendments (collectively, the “Proposed Rules”) that would enhance the disclosure requirements for certain investment advisers and investment companies…
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On March 30, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed new rules and amendments (collectively, the “Proposed Rules”) aimed at enhancing disclosure and investor protection in initial public offerings (“IPOs”) by…
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On March 28, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a proposal to broaden the definitions of “dealer” and “government securities dealer” (the “Proposed Rules”) under the Securities Exchange Act…
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On March 21, 2022, by a 3-1 vote, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued proposed amendments to its rules (the “Proposed Rules”) that would require registrants to provide certain climate-related information…
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On March 9, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued proposed amendments to its rules aimed at enhancing and standardizing public company disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident…
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On February 9, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) voted to propose new rules and rule amendments relating to cybersecurity risk management and disclosures for registered investment advisers (“Advisers”), and registered…
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On February 10, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) proposed amendments to the rules governing beneficial ownership reporting under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,…
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On February 9, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a proposal to enhance disclosure by, and address certain practices of, private fund advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of…
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On December 15, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a proposal to amend Rule 10b5-1 (the “Rule”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”),…
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On December 15, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a proposal to enhance disclosure of share repurchases by public companies (the “Share Repurchase Proposal”). Under the Share Repurchase Proposal,…
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Partner Margaret "Peggy" Farrell offers her take on the latest EdgePoint Capital ruling, around a merger-and-acquisition broker’s failure to register as a broker-dealer rendered voidable a contract it entered to sell a…
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Earlier this month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued an order approving new listing rules proposed by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) intended to advance board diversity and increase…
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Building on the momentum surrounding diversity and inclusion initiatives that have been evident throughout 2020, in December, Nasdaq submitted a proposal (the “Proposal”) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) that would…
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This publication was updated and featured in USLAW on March 17, 2021. Click here to view the PDF. Earlier this month, Nasdaq submitted a proposal (the “Proposal”) to the Securities and Exchange…
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On November 24, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued two proposed rules relating to compensatory offerings under Rule 701 and Form S-8. The SEC has based its proposed changes in…
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On October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) sought approval from the Office of Management and Budget to require Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) borrowers who, together with their affiliates, received loans…
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On September 16, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted amendments to Rule 15c2-11 (the “Rule”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), an important component of the…
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New SBA Rule Affecting PPP Borrowers Engaging in M&A Activity On October 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) promulgated SBA Procedural Notice 5000-20057 Paycheck Protection Program Loans and Changes of …
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has issued a final rule (the “Rule") revising the definition of “accredited investor” under Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “1933 Act”)…
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On August 24, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released a new Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) interim final rule to create a new exception to the owner-employee compensation rule and to clarify whether…
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On August 4, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released a new set of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) FAQs focused exclusively on loan forgiveness. This new set of FAQs follows the updated PPP…
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On July 22, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) amended the Federal proxy voting rules (“Regulation 14A”) to require proxy advisory firms, such as ISS and Glass Lewis, to comply with…
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With the deadline for businesses to apply for loans under the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) passing on June 30th, Congress voted on Wednesday, July 1st to extend the deadline…
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This article was updated on June 24, 2020 to reflect changes to the PPP made by the new Interim Final Rule issued by the SBA on June 22, 2020 (the "June 22 …
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Update: On June 5, the President signed the PPPFA into law. Update: On June 3, the PPPFA was passed unanimously by the Senate without amendment. It now goes to President Trump, who…
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On May 22, seven days after releasing the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan forgiveness application and instructions, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released an Interim Final Rule on Loan Forgiveness (the “Forgiveness…
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This publication was featured in New England Real Estate Journal on June 16, 2020. On May 15, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released the much-awaited Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan forgiveness application…
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Update: On Friday, May 15, 2020, the House passed H.R. 6800 (the "HEROES Act" for short) by a vote of 208-199. In a new $3 trillion stimulus bill (H.R. 6800) introduced in…
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Update: On May 5, 2020, the SBA issued Frequently Asked Question #43 which extended the repayment date for the safe harbor described below to May 14, 2020, and indicated that further SBA…
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One of the most attractive features of the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans is a borrower’s eligibility for loan forgiveness if loan proceeds are spent appropriately. However, the…
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UPDATE – On April 16, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) announced it is unable to accept new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) COVID-19 …
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This article was originally published on April 3, 2020 and has been updated based on the April 8, 2020 updates to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program Loans Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”), found …
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The SBA has issued guidance on the affiliation rules (the (“Guidance”) applicable to the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). For purposes of determining the number of employees of an applicant…
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On August 15, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized and adopted amendments to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Rule 15c2-12), which proscribes certain notice requirements pertaining…
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On June 28, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) amended the definition of “smaller reporting company” so that more companies qualify and thereby enjoy reduced disclosure obligations. The change might also…
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On May 2, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a proposed rule (“Proposed Rule”) regarding auditor independence standards that aims to ease compliance burdens currently in place when an auditor…
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On October 30, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted final crowdfunding rules as required by Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (“JOBS Act”). The proposed crowdfunding rules…
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On August 5, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a final rule to implement the “CEO pay ratio” disclosure mandated by Section 953(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and…
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On March 25, 2015, following the mandate of Title IV of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules that update and expand…
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Background More than 90% of proposed M&A transactions valued at over $100 million are challenged by stockholders in court. In many cases, such actions are brought by stockholders in more than one…
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On July 30, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) made two significant announcements affecting broker-dealers: the adoption of new rules designed to increase protections for investors whose money and securities are…
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On July 10, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to Rule 506 of Regulation D and Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities…
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On April 10, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC" and together with the SEC, the "Commissions") jointly adopted rules and guidelines that…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") has approved amendments to the NASDAQ Stock Market ("NASDAQ") and New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") listing standards regarding the independence of compensation committees and the selection…
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On August 29, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") proposed amendments to Rule 506 of Regulation D and Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") mandated by…
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On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act"). Title IV of the Dodd-Frank Act codifies the Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration…
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Hinckley Allen Partner Margaret Farrell is featured in the Providence Business News for her career achievements. Read the provided PDF to read more about Peggy's mark on Rhode Island's business scene.
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In a speech on June 10, 2009, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Timothy Geithner announced a set of principles designed to guide the future of executive compensation. The announcement…
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Hinckley Allen has once again earned prominent recognition in the Chambers USA 2026 Guide. This year, 10 practice areas and more than 30 attorneys across the firm’s offices in the Northeast and…
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Fourteen Hinckley Allen partners across the firm’s core practice areas have been recognized in Legal 500’s US Elite rankings—another significant milestone reflecting strategic growth, unwavering commitment to client service, and strong market…
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Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that 127 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, representing 75% of the firm’s legal team.
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Hinckley Allen proudly announces that Chambers and Partners has recognized 34 attorneys and seven practice areas across our office locations in the Chambers USA 2025 Guide. In this year’s edition, five attorneys…
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Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that over 100 attorneys are recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, including 14 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch.”…
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Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that 30 of our attorneys and 6 of our practices across four states have been ranked in Chambers & Partners USA Legal Guide in its annual…
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A multitude of Hinckley Allen attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas in Best Lawyers® 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, 11 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named…
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Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that 67 attorneys are recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including 5 “Lawyers of the Year.” Best Lawyers® has also recognized…
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Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that the 2022 edition of Chambers USA has recognized several of the firm’s practice areas and attorneys for their outstanding work. Chambers USA rankings are based…
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Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that 58 attorneys are recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including 8 “Lawyers of the Year.” Best Lawyers® has also recognized…
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Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that the 2021 edition of Chambers USA has recognized several of the firm’s practice areas and attorneys for their outstanding work. Chambers USA rankings are based…
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Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers® has recognized 59 attorneys in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including 12 “Lawyers of the Year.” Best Lawyers® has…
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Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers® has recognized 56 attorneys in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including ten “Lawyers of the Year.” Only one lawyer…
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Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that the 2019 edition of Chambers USA has recognized several of the firm’s practice areas and attorneys for their outstanding work. Chambers USA rankings are based…
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Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers® has recognized 51 attorneys in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® , including seven “Lawyers of the Year.” Only one…
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Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that the 2018 edition of Chambers USA has recognized several of the firm’s practice areas and attorneys for their outstanding work. Chambers USA rankings are based…
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52 attorneys from Hinckley Allen were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers …
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The Chambers USA 2017 edition, has named 18 Hinckley Allen attorneys as leaders in their fields. The Hinckley Allen attorneys featured in the Chambers USA 2017 guide include: William W. Bouton III;…
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The Chambers USA 2016 edition, has named 20 Hinckley Allen attorneys as leaders in their fields The Hinckley Allen attorneys featured in the Chambers USA 2016 guide include: E. Jerome Batty; William…
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Margaret D. “Peggy” Farrell, a partner at Hinckley Allen, was named the Best Lawyers® 2016 Mergers and Acquisitions Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Providence, RI. Peggy chairs the firm's Securities Law…
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Publication Recognizes 20% of the Firm’s Partnership The Chambers USA 2015 edition, released on May 19, has named 21 Hinckley Allen attorneys as leaders in their fields The Hinckley Allen attorneys featured…
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Peggy Farrell, has been named the named Lawyer of the Year in Securities/Capital Markets, (Providence RI) by Best Lawyers, 2014. Peggy chairs the firm's Securities Law Group and focuses her practice in…
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September 13, 2012 - Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP is proud to announce that 44 of its attorneys have been recognized by their peers as being among the nation’s best lawyers in…
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PROVIDENCE, RI - Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP is pleased to announce Chambers Guides, an international publisher of guides to the world’s leading lawyers, has recognized seventeen partners of the Firm as…
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Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP is proud to announce that 41 of its attorneys have been recognized by their peers as being among the nation’s best lawyers in the 2012 edition of…
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PROVIDENCE, RI - Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP is pleased to announce Chambers Guides, an international publisher of guides to the world’s leading lawyers, has recognized nineteen partners of the Firm as…
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Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that 25 of its lawyers and 6 of its practices across three states were ranked by Chambers and Partners in its annual survey, Chambers USA: America’s…
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