William Wynne

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• Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

  Woman with genetic condition can't sue over pre-birth testing

  This article covers a Rhode Island Supreme Court appellate win in favor of client Corning Inc., which faced a lawsuit seeking damages for harm caused by a genetic condition. The court joined an “overwhelming majority” of state courts that have refused to recognize that life, even a life with severe impairments, is a legal injury. The NP team representing Corning includes Construction & Real Estate Litigation practice group leader Jeff Brenner, counsel Bill Wynne, and department attorney Caitlyn Smith, all from the Providence office.
  June 17, 2022
• Providence Business News

  PBN announces 2022 '40 under forty' honorees

  Providence Construction & Real Estate Litigation counsel Bill Wynne is mentioned in this article for being selected as one of the publication’s “40 Under Forty” honorees for 2022. The article notes that awardees were selected “based on their career success and involvement within their communities.”
  June 10, 2022
• Bloomberg Law

  Prenatal genetic testing suit bounced by Rhode Island top court

  This article covers a Rhode Island Supreme Court appellate win in favor of client Corning Inc., which faced a lawsuit seeking damages for harm caused by a genetic condition. The court joined an “overwhelming majority” of state courts that have refused to recognize that life, even a life with severe impairments, is a legal injury. The NP team representing Corning includes Construction & Real Estate Litigation practice group leader Jeff Brenner, counsel Bill Wynne, and department attorney Caitlyn Smith, all from the Providence office.
  May 31, 2022
• Providence Business News

  ACLU prepared to defend Warwick media outlets threatened with lawsuit over posting public report

  This piece notes that the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island will represent two local media outlets if they are sued for writing about how local school administrators handled accusations of sexual misconduct by a teacher. Providence office managing partner Neal McNamara and associate William Wynne are mentioned as ACLU volunteers who will represent the media if the lawsuit moves forward.
  March 30, 2016