R.I. Supreme Court eases restrictions for lawyers displaced by Katrina

The Boston Globe

PROVIDENCE, R.I. --The Rhode Island Supreme Court has eased requirements for lawyers displaced by Hurricane Katrina who want to practice law in the state.

In an order Monday, the court said it was extending the application date, from Dec. 1 to Dec. 15, for the state Bar examination in February and was waiving the fees.

Source: http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2005/10/18/ri_supreme_court_eases_restrictions_for_lawyers_displaced_by_katrina/