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How to comply with Maine's new paid leave law: a guide for employers
Updated: November 17, 2020From notice periods to time increments, an attorney at a Portland law firm breaks down what employers need to know about the new law, which goes into effect on Jan. 1.
Updated: November 17, 2020
Network on Thursday, toast Next List honorees
Updated: November 16, 2020Mainebiz honors the eight remarkable members of the 2020 Next List in a virtual networking reception Thursday afternoon, and registration is free.
Updated: November 16, 2020
On the Record: In tough first year as CEO of Maine's largest law firm, Joan Fortin is optimistic
Updated: November 16, 2020Fortin began her new role at Bernstein Shur on the eve of the pandemic. As a year of previously unimagined challenges draws to a close, she talked with Mainebiz about how she, the firm and clients are faring — and what 2021 may be like.
Updated: November 16, 2020
The jury is out: With civil trials at a standstill, attorneys look to ease the backlog
Updated: November 16, 2020The pandemic shut down jury trials, and thousands of criminal cases were backlogged as a result. Now attorneys representing clients in civil proceedings worry they won't have their day in court any time soon.
Updated: November 16, 2020
Racial Justice Fund seeks fundamental change to combat racial inequity
Updated: November 16, 2020While incidents of racism were on display across the U.S. this year, they spurred the Maine Justice Foundation and a variety of corporate and philanthropic leaders to create a program combating the problem in the state.
Updated: November 16, 2020
How to navigate Maine’s essential contract law in the age of COVID
Updated: May 27, 2021An attorney and expert on contract law advises lawyers and their clients on the areas of Maine law to keep in mind when forming business agreements.
Updated: May 27, 2021
Diverse lawyers matter: Maine’s legal community tackles racism in the profession
Updated: November 16, 2020In Maine legal circles, there's growing reflection and sometimes difficult conversations about diversity and racism. That might seem surprising, given the state's racial and ethnic make-up. But some in the profession see an important unmet need.
Updated: November 16, 2020
Ask ACE: What an employer should know about the gig economy
Updated: April 14, 2022A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise answers a reader's question about the legal pitfalls of hiring in the gig economy.
Updated: April 14, 2022Maine’s legal profession faces new trials
Updated: November 16, 2020Legal cases like the one over the May killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis have spurred heated discussion about race in America. But there’s also growing attention to race from the professionals handling the cases.
Updated: November 16, 2020In latest salvo, CMP corridor foes launch a second referendum
Updated: November 2, 2020An earlier citizens referendum might have blocked the proposed $1 billion electricity transmission corridor through western Maine. But the question never made it to this week's ballot. Now a group of opponents is back with another referendum try.
Updated: November 2, 2020
Feds settle charges against OxyContin maker for $8.3B, but Maine presses suit
Updated: October 23, 2020A settlement between Purdue Pharma and the U.S. Department of Justice includes the largest criminal fines in history against a drug manufacturer. But states including Maine, which was targeted by Purdue sales tactics, say it's not enough.
Updated: October 23, 2020
The lawyer behind 'CALL JOE,' Joe Bornstein, dies at age 74
October 5, 2020The lawyer whose business slogan became a catch phrase over his 47-year career had built a practice with seven offices across Maine.
October 5, 2020
Maine joins multistate settlement with Anthem over 2015 data breach
Updated: October 2, 2020Through the $39.5 million settlement with 44 states, Anthem has agreed to a series of governance provisions designed to strengthen its practices going forward. Maine will also get resources for consumer protection activities through the settlement.
Updated: October 2, 2020
Mainers may have been conned out of $700K, state says in federal lawsuit
September 28, 2020The Los Angeles-based defendants allegedly bilked $185 million from seniors and others nationwide in a precious-metals investment scheme.
September 28, 2020
King takes on Washington gridlock, climate change, arts funding in virtual forum
September 15, 2020Speaking to a virtual audience Tuesday of about 650 people, U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, sharply criticized Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and institutional partisanship on both sides. The forum was organized by the Portland
September 15, 2020
How to set up your small business: a lawyer's perspective
September 14, 2020An attorney at Rudman Winchell outlines steps needed to set up a small business, from hiring professional services to choosing the corporate structure.
September 14, 2020
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