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After Supreme Court rejects appeal, lobstering union vows to continue fight
December 6, 2021The Maine Lobstering Union had filed an emergency petition with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to end a closure of lobstering waters off the state's coast. On Friday afternoon, Breyer rejected the application.
December 6, 2021
Whistleblower sues Maine salon chain over COVID-19 practices: 'My boss is risking my health'
Updated: December 7, 2021A former stylist at Acapello Salons alleges she was forced to take unpaid leave, and ultimately forced to quit, because of her concerns that the business was ignoring Maine's public health rules. And there may be more cases like hers to come.
Updated: December 7, 2021
Lobster union's battle over fishing waters heads to the Supreme Court
December 3, 2021The Maine Lobstering Union filed a brief with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to end a seasonal closure of 967 square miles of lobstering waters off the coast of Maine.
December 3, 2021
Waterville physician suspended from practice over COVID-19 misinformation
November 30, 2021The Maine Board of Osteopathic Licensure suspended the medical license of Dr. Paul Gosselin until Dec. 18, pending further board action at an adjudicatory hearing.
November 30, 2021Two Biddeford law firms merge
November 23, 2021Two Biddeford law firms have merged, and say that together they'll have greater strength in the real estate law arena.
November 23, 2021
Developer sues Portland over city's pending seizure of failed Midtown site
November 23, 2021The city is trying to take by eminent domain some of the site, where a parking garage was to be built. But the Federated Cos. says it's not receiving just compensation for the property.
November 23, 2021Houston group buys Prime Automotive, including Maine car dealers, as lawsuit is settled
November 22, 2021Group 1 Automotive of Houston acquired 27 dealerships in the Northeast, including six in Maine, for $880 million. The deal came as Prime Automotive’s former CEO David Rosenberg settled a lawsuit against his former employer for $30 million.
November 22, 2021
Sanford man sentenced for conning two Maine gun dealers
November 17, 2021He purchased nearly a dozen guns using false information in order to settle a drug debt, prosecutors said.
November 17, 2021
Despite setback in court, lobstering trade group launches $10M campaign to fight regulations
November 17, 2021The Maine Lobstermen's Association launched a fundraising campaign to fight new regulations the group says will decimate the industry. Meanwhile, a court ruling reinstated a seasonal fishing ban across a large swath of offshore waters.
November 17, 2021
EPA reaches settlement with Windham truck dealership over Clean Air Act allegations
Updated: November 16, 2021The company, A Plus Truck Sales Inc. of Windham, will pay a $75,000 penalty to resolve EPA allegations that it tampered with emission controls on diesel vehicles from 2017 to 2019.
Updated: November 16, 2021
Remote work changes hiring strategies for some Maine law firms
Updated: November 15, 2021Maine law firms have made acquisitions, hired new talent and found opportunities to serve new clients throughout the pandemic. Some have also found new ways to work remotely, while others have returned to the office.
Updated: November 15, 2021
A year after sinking of Maine fishing boat, lawsuits near ruling — but questions remain
Updated: November 16, 2021The fishing vessel Emmy Rose sank Nov. 23, 2020, and today there is no explanation for the loss of the ship and all four crew members. A legal settlement over the sinking, however, may be reached soon.
Updated: November 16, 2021
Law firms jockey for top spots in latest ranking of the state's largest
Updated: November 15, 2021The latest Mainebiz list, out in the Nov. 15 edition, shows some changes in the top five firms, as ranked by attorneys in Maine.
Updated: November 15, 2021
Country lawyer: Rural practices have rewards, but many areas of Maine need attorneys
Updated: November 15, 2021A rural law fellowship helps introduce new attorneys to country practices. But a widespread shortage in rural areas persist, particularly as older lawyers retire. "We need to make sure access to justice doesn’t depend on your ZIP code," says one
Updated: November 15, 2021
Trial by Zoom: Maine jurists navigate new reality of remote justice
Updated: November 15, 2021Lawyers and judges in all areas of law have had to adjust to remote proceedings during the pandemic.
Updated: November 15, 2021
Future-proofing Maine Law: Leigh Saufley reflects on school's move, diversity and more
Updated: November 15, 2021In an interview with Mainebiz, Leigh Saufley, dean of the University of Maine School of Law, talks about this year's incoming class, new academic programs and the significance the school's move to downtown Portland.
Updated: November 15, 2021
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