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Owners of Johnson’s Pond Lawsuit Dismissed Over Rhode Island Dam Law

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COVENTRY, R.I. — The lawsuit filed by Soscia Holdings, the owners of Johnson’s Pond, against the state has been dismissed, according to recent reports. The lawsuit was initiated two years ago after the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) began enforcing a law that required dam owners to obtain a permit before adjusting a pond’s water levels. Johnson’s Pond was among the six bodies of water affected by this law. The law, which was signed by Governor Dan McKee last summer, was introduced in response to concerns raised by residents about the pond’s low … Read more

Judge Melissa R. DuBose’s Historic Approval Paves the Way for Diversity on Rhode Island’s Federal Bench

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Providence, Rhode Island – The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary has given its approval to the nomination of District Court Judge Melissa R. DuBose to the federal bench. With a vote of 12-9, mainly along party lines, DuBose is now one step closer to taking the U.S. District Court seat relinquished by Judge William E. Smith. If the nomination is confirmed by the full Senate, DuBose will make history as Rhode Island’s first person of color and LGBTQ+ judge. DuBose’s nomination was put forward by President Joe Biden in January, following the recommendation of … Read more

Nintendo Takes Legal Action Against Rhode Island Firm for Enabling Video Game Piracy with Yuzu Software

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Warwick, Rhode Island – Nintendo of America has filed a lawsuit against a company based in Warwick, alleging that it facilitated video game piracy. Tropic Haze, LLC, the accused company, developed a software named Yuzu, which enables users to play pirated games on the Nintendo Switch. According to Nintendo, Yuzu provides an easy way to bypass the safeguards in place that prevent unauthorized downloading and illegal gameplay. Seeking legal action, Nintendo has requested a court order to prohibit the marketing and manufacturing of this software, as well as financial restitution. Tropic Haze has refrained from … Read more

Rhode Island District Court Nominee Faces Unexpected Question About Marxist Past During Confirmation Hearing

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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island – Melissa DuBose, a former history and civics teacher in the Providence public school system, faced scrutiny during her confirmation hearing for a position on the Rhode Island District Court. Republican Senators John N. Kennedy and Marsha Blackburn questioned DuBose about an article from over two decades ago in which she mentioned being in a “Marxist phase.” Despite the line of questioning, DuBose adamantly denied being a Marxist and stated that she does not espouse Marxist theory or ideology. The article in question was written by an undergraduate student who interviewed DuBose … Read more