AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Rules for Legal Work: The Rhode Island Supreme Court adopted interim guidance for lawyers and judges using generative AI, warning tools can “hallucinate” and stressing attorneys must verify citations, facts, and keep ethics and confidentiality front and center. Offshore Wind Court Win: A federal appeals court dismissed the Trump administration’s bid to overturn a wind permitting pause ruling, a setback for efforts to stall projects and a boost for state clean-energy development. Consumer Protection Settlement: Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha announced a $1.35M settlement with UPP Global over hidden parking fees and misleading tickets, with refunds for eligible drivers expected through end of 2026. Port/Transit Update: Steamship Authority says its new Woods Hole terminal building should open early next week after final punch-list work. Local Business Move: Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal relocated within downtown Providence to the East Office Building at Union Station. STEM Youth Spotlight: People’s Credit Union hosted Aquidneck Island Robotics for a hands-on demo highlighting K-12 STEM access. Energy/Policy Watch: A state EV readiness scorecard flags uneven progress as federal EV support shifts and the market faces a more fragmented policy environment.
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