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Andrew Blais authored the article “Rhode Island’s Door-Closing Statutes” published by the Rhode Island Bar Journal in its April 2025 issue. The piece explores how Rhode Island enforces “door-closing” statutes that bar out-of-state business entities from pursuing claims in state courts unless they register with the Secretary of State or obtain a certificate of authority. Rhode Island General Laws § 7-16-54(a) requires any foreign limited liability company transacting business in the state to register before initiating legal action.
