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Rewriting the rulebook: Law-related business ventures are taking off in Maine
Renee Cordes Updated: November 18, 2024New businesses range from niche practices to disruptive technology startups. One example is Brief, a platform that guides users through contracts without initial need for an attorney.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 18, 2024
A Maine program offers lawyers helping lawyers with life's challenges
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 18, 2024The Maine Assistance Program for Lawyers and Judges offers free, confidential peer assistance around stress and burnout, recovery, mental health challenges and other issues.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 18, 2024From the Editor: Maine law firms are making a practice of staying active
Peter Van Allen Updated: November 18, 2024Between changes in managing partners and new office spaces, it's been a particularly active year for law firms in Maine.
Peter Van Allen Updated: November 18, 2024
Portland woman convicted in million-dollar investment fraud scheme
Renee Cordes Updated: November 14, 2024Sentencing has not yet been scheduled for Jody Flynn Dalvet, who was convicted by a Cumberland County jury of theft by deception.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 14, 2024
Augusta law firm adds two attorneys with decades of legal experience
Alexis Wells November 12, 2024Steve Smith Trial Lawyers, based in Augusta, has hired two civil attorneys with decades of legal experience, Al-Qaeda prosecutor Walter Foster IV and veteran litigator Blair Jones.
Alexis Wells November 12, 2024
How to avoid becoming a commercial bankruptcy statistic
Jacques Santucci, Opus Consulting Updated: December 27, 2024Commercial bankruptcies are increasing. Consultant Jacques Santucci offers some suggestions on how your company can avoid being part of the trend.
Jacques Santucci, Opus Consulting Updated: December 27, 2024
Newsworthy people and performances for Nov. 4, 2024
Updated: November 4, 2024A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at Maine businesses, nonprofits, professional services firms and health care institutions.
Updated: November 4, 2024
Lewiston-based Brann & Isaacson elevates trusts-and-estates lawyer to partner
Alexis Wells Updated: October 4, 2024Eamonn Hart specializes in trust-and-estate litigation at Brann & Isaacson.
Alexis Wells Updated: October 4, 2024
As David Austin steps down as managing partner, law firm Eaton Peabody names successor
Alexis Wells October 2, 2024After 12 years as president and managing partner of Maine law firm Eaton Peabody, David M. Austin turns its leadership over to Michael A. Hodgins.
Alexis Wells October 2, 2024
Check fraud scheme lands Portland man in prison
Renee Cordes September 3, 2024Paul Logugune, 22, was sentenced to 30 months in jail for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Renee Cordes September 3, 2024
How Maine nonprofits can prepare for the 2025 sales tax exemption
Jamie Szal and Matthew Pick, Brann & Isaacson Updated: August 26, 2024A new sales tax exemption may be a windfall for Maine nonprofits, but guest columnists Jamie Szal and Matt Pick of Brann & Isaacson offer suggestions about how to prepare for the change.
Jamie Szal and Matthew Pick, Brann & Isaacson Updated: August 26, 2024
Summer reading lists: From Stephen King novels to Barbra Streisand autobiography
Renee Cordes Updated: August 21, 2024At the height of the summer vacation — and summer reading — season, Mainebiz asked business movers and shakers about the pages they're turning.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 21, 2024
Newsworthy people and performances for Aug. 19, 2024
Updated: August 19, 2024A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at Maine businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms.
Updated: August 19, 2024
Newsworthy people and performances for Aug. 5, 2024
Updated: August 5, 2024A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at Maine businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms.
Updated: August 5, 2024
Newsworthy people and performances for July 22, 2024
Updated: July 22, 2024A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at Maine businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms.
Updated: July 22, 2024
Footwear maker Skechers sues LLBean, claiming it illegally copied shoe designs
William Hall Updated: July 17, 2024The lawsuit, filed Monday, alleges that some of the Freeport retailer's casual shoes infringe on two patents. Skechers is demanding the company stop selling the shoes.
William Hall Updated: July 17, 2024
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With 2026 coming up fast, Maine businesses are preparing for Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave program to take effect.
The program is designed to protect paid leave for up to 12 weeks a year to care for an ill family member or bond with a new child. For employees, it's a great perk; for employers, there are challenges and costs associated with getting into compliance.
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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