PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 9 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown ranks again among top universities securing new patents for research discoveries * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- For a second consecutive year, Brown University ranks among the top 100 universities in the nation for the number of utility patents issued, according to a list released by the National Academy of Inventors based on federal government data. The academy's Top 100 U.S. Universities more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, July 12 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant launches Global Advisory Council to expand international reach By Stephen Kostrzewa Smithfield, RI -- Bryant University is proud to announce the formation of its Global Advisory Council, a strategic initiative designed to amplify the university's global footprint and prepare students to lead in an interconnected world. The council convened for the first time on July 11 at the historic Lansdowne Cl more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 1 -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued the following opinion: * * * Dino J. Guilmette v. PHH Mortgage Services FKA Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC et al. Present: Suttell, C.J., Goldberg, Robinson, Lynch Prata, and Long, JJ. OPINION Justice Long, for the Court. Dino J. Guilmette (Mr. Guilmette or plaintiff) appeals from a judgment of the Superior Court in favor of the defendants, PHH Mortgage Corporation d/b/a PHH Mortgage Services, successor to Ocwen Loan Servic more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 2 -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued the following opinion: * * * Kristina Urbonas et al. v. John Gullison et al. Present: Suttell, C.J., Goldberg, Robinson, Lynch Prata, and Long, JJ. OPINION Justice Robinson, for the Court. The defendant, NRI 51 Kingston Partnership (NRI),/1 appeals from a January 18, 2023 final judgment of the Superior Court, which awarded title to a portion of land to the plaintiffs, Kristina Urbonas and Arunas Aniukstis, which land  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 9 -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued the following opinion on July 7, 2025: * * * New Phase Realty, LLC, assignor and prior owner, et al./1 v. Jeremy J. Fournier et al. Present: Suttell, C.J., Goldberg, Robinson, Lynch Prata, and Long, JJ. OPINION Justice Robinson, for the Court. The plaintiffs, Daniel B. Struebing and Amanda L. Lyons, appeal in these consolidated trespass and adverse possession cases from the entry of summary judgment in favor of the de more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 2 -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued the following opinion: * * * Robert Stratoberdha et al. v. Clements Properties, LLC, et al. Present: Suttell, C.J., Goldberg, Robinson, and Long, JJ. OPINION Justice Goldberg, for the Court. The plaintiff, Robert Stratoberdha, is before the Court on appeal from a Superior Court order approving a settlement agreement despite his objection./1 Critically, however, Robert failed to timely appeal any of the three orders re more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 1 -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued the following opinion: * * * State v. Andrew McLean. Present: Suttell, C.J., Goldberg, Robinson, Lynch Prata, and Long, JJ. OPINION Justice Robinson, for the Court. The defendant, Andrew McLean, who is self-represented, appeals to this Court from a Superior Court order that denied his motion filed pursuant to Rule 35 of the Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure seeking to reduce his sentence. On appeal, the defen more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 1 -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued the following opinion: * * * State v. Jaythan Hang. Present: Suttell, C.J., Goldberg, Robinson, Lynch Prata, and Long, JJ. OPINION Justice Long, for the Court. The defendant, Jaythan Hang (defendant or Mr. Hang), appeals from a Superior Court judgment of conviction following a trial at which the jury found him guilty of murder in the first degree, conspiracy, two counts of felony assault, three counts of discharge of  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 2 -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued the following opinion: * * * State v. Jose Lantigua. Present: Suttell, C.J., Goldberg, Robinson, Lynch Prata, and Long, JJ. OPINION Justice Robinson, for the Court. The defendant, Jose Lantigua, appeals from a November 22, 2023 judgment of conviction and commitment on one count of first-degree child molestation and one count of second-degree child molestation following a jury trial held in the Providence County Superi more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 2 -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued the following opinion: * * * Verizon New England Inc. v. Neena S. Savage, in her capacity as Tax Administrator for the State of Rhode Island. Present: Suttell, C.J., Goldberg, Robinson, Lynch Prata, and Long, JJ. OPINION Justice Lynch Prata, for the Court. The plaintiff, Verizon New England Inc. (Verizon or plaintiff), seeks review on certiorari of a District Court judgment in favor of the defendant, Neena S. Savage,  more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, July 11 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Innovating Aquaculture: How One Student's Research Led to International Recognition Rising senior Branalysa Varela earned third place at the 2025 World Aquaculture Society Conference, an international event focused on advancing technology and knowledge to meet the global demand for aquaculture development. By Matthew Milotakis BRISTOL, R.I. - A rising senior at Roger Williams University is gaining i more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Second group of Providence students joins Brown's college-prep program * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Nearly 30 soon-to-be high schoolers from Providence public schools stepped onto Brown University's campus this week to begin a four-year journey toward college readiness as the newest members of the Brown Collegiate Scholars Program. The initiative, now in its second year, is designed to suppor more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, July 11 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB's Creative ATCs Offer Value to Design-Build Clients * When VHB's engineers undertake a design-build (DB) project, they bring our signature passion for finding the right solutions. This starts with developing Alternative Technical Concepts (ATC). On several re more PR