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Law at the Water Line
Law at the Water Line
Covers maritime law. By Verrill Dana.
http://www.atlanticmaritimelaw.com/
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May 17
Coast Guard Outlook 2013
Coast Guard Outlook 2013The United States’ exponentially-expanding arctic presence is mostly articulated through our Coast Guard. This link will take you to the digital version of Coast Guard Outlook 2013:… -
May 8
New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal Groundbreaking
New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal GroundbreakingVerrill Dana advised MassCEC (Massachusetts Clean Energy Center) on issues involved with the development of New Bedford’s Marine Commerce Terminal, which among other heavy-load uses will serve as Massachusetts’ support base for… -
Apr 17
Ecochlor Receives US Coast Guard AMS Acceptance
Ecochlor Receives US Coast Guard AMS AcceptanceCongratulations to our client Ecochlor, Inc., which announced today that it is among the first group of companies that have received US Coast Guard Alternative Management System (AMS) acceptance for its full line of ballast water management…
Rank this Week: 553
Maine Injury, Accident, &…
Maine Injury, Accident, & Disability Law Blog
Covers personal injury and accident law issues in Maine. Published by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein.
http://www.mainepersonalinjurylaw.com/
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May 9
Joe Bornstein Puts KIDS FIRST
Joe Bornstein Puts KIDS FIRSTThe Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is proud to support the Kids First Center and their annual night of entertainment – the Kids First Gala.The Kids First Center was founded in 1998, with hopes of filling a gap in Maine’s social… -
May 3
Greater Portland March of Dimes Supported by Joe Bornstein
Greater Portland March of Dimes Supported by Joe BornsteinThe Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is excited to be participating in the Greater Portland March of Dimes - March for Babies for our 8th year in a row! Originally founded by President Franklin Roosevelt, to end childhood polio,… -
Mar 20
Arrive Alive Creative Contest 2013 - Happening Now!
Arrive Alive Creative Contest 2013 - Happening Now!Maine High School Seniors, The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein's 9th Annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest is officially underway! Once again, we are pleased to announce the continuation of our Arrive Alive Creative Contest scholarship program…
Rank this Week: 854
Banking Law Update
Banking Law Update
Provides updates and commentary on developments in law affecting banks and financial institutions. By Verrill Dana LLP.
http://www.bankinglawupdate.com/
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Apr 24
CFPB Issues Bulletin On ECOA Risks In Indirect Auto Lending
CFPB Issues Bulletin On ECOA Risks In Indirect Auto LendingThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) recently issued a compliance bulletin warning financial institutions that they may face potential liability as indirect lenders for fair lending violations in the process of making… -
Apr 12
CFPB Issues Small Entity Compliance Guide on Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage Rule
CFPB Issues Small Entity Compliance Guide on Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage RuleThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) recently issued a Small Entity Compliance Guide on the Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage Rule (the “Rule”). The Rule was issued under Dodd-Frank. The Guide… -
Apr 10
Federal Agencies Publish Guidance on Leveraged Lending
Federal Agencies Publish Guidance on Leveraged LendingThe FDIC, Federal Reserve, and OCC have issued joint guidance on the practice of leveraged lending (the “Guidance”). Although definitions of “leveraged lending” vary, generally speaking the practice involves the…
Rank this Week: 1489
Energy Law Update
Energy Law Update
Covers major court or regulatory orders, conference or seminar announcements, breaking news in the world of renewable energy, and novel legal issues. By Verrill Dana LLP.
http://www.energylawupdate.com/
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Nov 26
Conference on MPUC Regulation of Utilitie
Conference on MPUC Regulation of UtilitieOn Friday, December 14, 2012, at the Senator Inn in Augusta, HalfMoon Education will present a one-day conference entitled: “Public Utilities Regulation: The Best Path Forward.” The conference will cover many of the important… -
Nov 16
Energy News Roundup: November 10-November 16
Energy News Roundup: November 10-November 16This week in regional energy news … -
Nov 9
Energy News Roundup: November 3-November 9
Energy News Roundup: November 3-November 9This week in regional energy news …
Rank this Week: 1488
Edmund R. Folsom Law Blog
Edmund R. Folsom Law Blog
Covers Maine criminal law issues.
http://edfolsomlaw.com/the-law-blog
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May 17
SENTENCING PROPORTIONALITY IN MAINE AND STATE V. STANISLAW II
SENTENCING PROPORTIONALITY IN MAINE AND STATE V. STANISLAW IISentencing Proportionality in Maine and State v. Stanislaw II In State v. Stanislaw, 2013 ME 43 (Stanislaw II), Maine’s Law Court fleshed out the details of a “proportionality” requirement for sentences imposed… -
May 16
NTSB RECOMMENDS PER SE ALCOHOL LEVEL OF .05% OR LESS
NTSB RECOMMENDS PER SE ALCOHOL LEVEL OF .05% OR LESSNTSB recommends per se alcohol level of .05% or less. On May 14, 2013, the National Transportation Safety Board issued a report titled “Reaching Zero: Actions to Eliminate Alcohol-Impaired Driving.” … -
May 14
THE CRIME OF ASSAULT, IN MAINE.
THE CRIME OF ASSAULT, IN MAINE.The crime of assault, in Maine, is defined as intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing offensive physical contact or bodily injury to another person. Assault is a Class D crime, punishable by up to 364 days in jail and up to…
Rank this Week: 3780
Maine Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
Maine Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
Covers car accidents, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice in Maine. By Briggs & Wholey LLC.
http://www.mainepersonalinjurylawyersblog.com/
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May 17
Report Claims Rate of Motorcycle Crash Deaths Increased in 2012 in Maine and Nationwide
Report Claims Rate of Motorcycle Crash Deaths Increased in 2012 in Maine and NationwideNew data released by the Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA) shows that motorcycle fatalities in the United States rose by about nine percent in 2012. Last year, approximately 5,000 people were killed in a motorcycle crash. … -
May 2
Teacher Killed in Head-On Wreck With Negligent Teen Driver
Teacher Killed in Head-On Wreck With Negligent Teen DriverA 34-year-old School Administrative District 60 special education teacher was killed in a recent head-on crash with a 17-year-old high school student on Route 4 in Berwick. According to local police, the woman was headed north in a passenger… -
Apr 29
Sidney Motorist Arrested Following Negligent Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash in Kennebec County
Sidney Motorist Arrested Following Negligent Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash in Kennebec CountyA 37-year-old Sidney woman was recently charged with leaving the scene of an injury accident after she allegedly struck two bicyclists with her automobile. According to Captain Daniel Davies of the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office, two men…
Rank this Week: 3615
IP Wise
IP Wise
Covers intellectual property litigation. By Peter J. Brann, Stacy O. Stitham, and David Swetnam-Burland.
http://ipwise.wordpress.com/
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May 17
Notes on a “Scan”–dal
Notes on a “Scan”–dalStep away from the scanner. Or so says FolNer LLC and more than a dozen other shell companies, all claiming to own four patents allegedly covering the act of scanning a paper document and sending that scan by email. As reported by NBC… -
May 15
Back In The Saddle Again
Back In The Saddle AgainWe’ve mentioned Alcatel–Lucent before. We’ve certainly mentioned Newegg a time or two. And so, it is worth mentioning that Newegg has successfully battled another patent infringement claim all the way to the Federal Circuit.… -
May 14
Troll Trouble
Troll TroubleLisa Larrimore Ouellette, who blogs at Written Description, has written a guest post for Patently O on a panel she recently chaired at the Yale Law School on “Patent Assertion Entities: Promoting or Stifling Innovation?” A panel…
Rank this Week: 3217
Maine Employment Lawyer Blog
Maine Employment Lawyer Blog
Covers employment discrimination, whistleblower protection, and wage and hour laws. By Maine Employee Rights Group.
http://www.maineemploymentlawyerblog.com/
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May 17
Did the New England Patriots discriminate against player because he has a disability?
Did the New England Patriots discriminate against player because he has a disability?This week, the New England Patriots cut defensive lineman Kyle Love. According to Love's agent, Richard Kopelman, the Patriots made this decision shortly after Love was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Due to the timing of the Patriots'… -
May 10
Wet Seal settles race discrimination class action for $7.5 million
Wet Seal settles race discrimination class action for $7.5 millionIn July 2012, we reported that a class of African American plaintiffs had sued the retailer Wet Seal for race discrimination. In support of their claims, the plaintiffs obtained emails that contained powerful evidence of race discrimination.… -
Apr 29
MHRC investigator finds that Old Orchard Beach retaliated against whistleblower
MHRC investigator finds that Old Orchard Beach retaliated against whistleblowerAn investigator with the Maine Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has reportedly found that the town of Old Orchard Beach retaliated against an office manager, Kelly Roy, because she blew the whistle on allegedly unlawful financial activity.…
Rank this Week: 4586
Harmless Error
Harmless Error
Covers criminal law in Maine and beyond. By Luke Rioux.
http://harmlesserrorblog.blogspot.com/
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May 13
State of Maine v. Collier: No RAS, No Seizure, No Problem
State of Maine v. Collier: No RAS, No Seizure, No ProblemThe Maine Supreme Judicial Court recently decided State of Maine v. Matthew Collier 2013 ME 44, and vacated the trial court's order granting a motion to suppress. The court disagreed with the trial judge and found that, while there was no… -
May 1
Moncrieffe v Holder: From State Felony to Federal Misdemeanor
Moncrieffe v Holder: From State Felony to Federal MisdemeanorMatthew Kenwrick via flickrIn Moncrieffe v. Holder, the Supreme Court reversed the deportation order for a Jamaican born legal permanent resident. Adrian Moncrieffe pled guilty in a Georgia court to possession with intent to… -
Apr 30
Burrage v. U.S: When Does Drug Trafficking Cause Death?
Burrage v. U.S: When Does Drug Trafficking Cause Death?.:[ Melissa ]:. via flickrNext term, the Supreme Court will consider when a drug dealer can be held criminally liable under a federal law punishing distribution of drugs that cause death. 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(C) sets a mandatory minimum…
Rank this Week: 4139
Maine Injury Lawyer Blog
Maine Injury Lawyer Blog
Covers Maine car accidents, motorcycle accidents and products liability cases, news and laws. By Peter Thompson & Associates.
http://www.maineinjurylawyerblog.com/
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May 12
Maine Texting Ban May Not Be Well-Enforced, Report Say
Maine Texting Ban May Not Be Well-Enforced, Report SayThe rush to implement texting-while-driving bans in recent years was viewed as a rush to save lives. But the truth is, such legislative actions do very little if the resulting laws aren't actively enforced. Unfortunately, as our Bangor car… -
May 6
Maine Workplace Safety Violations Result in $80K Proposed Penaltie
Maine Workplace Safety Violations Result in $80K Proposed PenaltieA sawmill company in southern Maine is facing nearly $80,000 in potential fines from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, following a host of workplace safety violations noted by inspectors. Our Bangor personal injury lawyers… -
Apr 24
Maine Traffic Safety Watch: Prom and Graduation Most Dangerous Time of Year for Teen
Maine Traffic Safety Watch: Prom and Graduation Most Dangerous Time of Year for TeenOur teens are gearing up for prom and graduation season and they're looking forward to closing out their high school career. What they might not be thinking too much about is their safety on our roadways -- especially with the dangers of…
Rank this Week: 4474
All in a Day's Work
All in a Day's Work
Covers legal developments in the labor and employment. By Verrill Dana.
http://www.hrlawupdate.com/
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May 9
April’s Workers’ Compensation Appellate Division Decision
April’s Workers’ Compensation Appellate Division DecisionOn April 3 and April 30, 2013, the Workers’ Compensation Board Appellate Division issued two more decisions on cases taken to the intermediate level of appeal: Haskell v. Katahdin Paper Co., Inc. and Thew v. Saunders of Lock Mills,… -
Apr 23
MSBA Labor & Employment Law Section Host Maine Human Rights Commission at the Spring Luncheon
MSBA Labor & Employment Law Section Host Maine Human Rights Commission at the Spring LuncheonThe Maine Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section hosted the principal decision-makers from the Maine Human Rights Commission at a luncheon held in Augusta on April 11. Executive Director Amy Sneirson, Counsel John Gause,… -
Apr 9
Maine Employers and the "Take Your Gun to Work" Law
Maine Employers and the "Take Your Gun to Work" LawCurrently, under Maine law employers may not prohibit an employee who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm from keeping a firearm in his or her vehicle, as long as the vehicle is locked and the firearm is not visible. The law,…
Rank this Week: 3296
Maine LGBT Law
Maine LGBT Law
Covers legal issues and developments for Maine members of the LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, or Allies) community. By West End Legal, LLC.
http://www.mainelgbtlaw.com/blog
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Jan 24
Same Sex Marriage in Maine: What You Need to Know
Same Sex Marriage in Maine: What You Need to KnowIf you are thinking about getting married to your partner, or you were married in another state or country, there are some things that you should know about Maine’s marriage law. How to get married. A couple who wants to get… -
Nov 13
Same Sex Marriage Passed by Voter
Same Sex Marriage Passed by VoterOn November 6, 2012, Maine became the first state in the nation to approve same-sex marriage by referendum. That night was (rightly so) a night of celebration. Couples wept and danced, engagements were announced, and wedding plans commenced.… -
Sep 16
Estate Planning
Estate PlanningMapping it all out – protecting yourself and your loved ones with estate planning Estate planning isn’t typically high on the list of priorities for any couple. It typically makes it onto the radar if a couple has children, is about to…
Rank this Week: 5097
Portland DUI Blog
Portland DUI Blog
Covers Maine drunk driving and criminal defense topics. By William T. Bly.
http://www.portlanddrunkdriving.com/Portland-DUI-Blog.aspx
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Nov 27
What happens when the jury says "GUILTY"?
What happens when the jury says "GUILTY"?This is an extremely important question and one which causes a lot of trepidation amongst my clients who elect to go to trial. One of the advantages of a negotiated outcome is that you take the "unknown wildcard" out of the equation. The… -
Oct 21
Las Vegas DWI Conference
Las Vegas DWI ConferenceJust got back from a 3 day CLE for DUI defense in Las Vegas. What an AWESOME experience! These CLEs are so important for attorneys because it gives you the opportunity to learn from the very best in the country. For example, F. Lee Bailey… -
Oct 16
Failure to sign Implied Consent... Any significance?
Failure to sign Implied Consent... Any significance?Oftentimes when clients refuse to submit to a breath or blood test, the client also refuses to sign the Implied Consent form. Invariably, I get the question: "well, since I didn't sign the form, how can they use it against me?"…
Rank this Week: 4999
Benefits Law Update
Benefits Law Update
Provides updates and commentary on employee benefit plans and executive compensation arrangements. By Verrill Dana, LLP.
http://www.employeebenefitsupdate.com/home/rss.xml
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Nov 27
Working with the New Annual Limit on FSA Contribution
Working with the New Annual Limit on FSA ContributionThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act modified the rules relating to cafeteria plans to impose a new $2,500 annual limit on the amount that an employee may elect to contribute to a health flexible spending account (“health FSA”),… -
Nov 20
2012 Year End Benefit Plan Compliance Checklist and Reminders for Employer
2012 Year End Benefit Plan Compliance Checklist and Reminders for EmployerBy comparison to past years, the end of 2012 and beginning of 2013 seem not to bring all that much in the way of new legal compliance burdens regarding retirement plans, health plans, and deferred compensation plans. For the most part… -
Nov 6
IRS Blesses Leave-Based Donation Programs for Hurricane Sandy Relief
IRS Blesses Leave-Based Donation Programs for Hurricane Sandy ReliefEchoing the guidance provided back in 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the IRS has published Notice 2012-69 to support leave-based donation programs for the relief of the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Leave-based donation programs…
Rank this Week: 3151
Maine Divorce Law Blog
Maine Divorce Law Blog
Covers all aspects of Maine family law, including divorce, separation, child support, mediation, spousal support, child custody and property rights. From Al Nye.
http://www.mainedivorcelawblog.com/
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Oct 30
Discretion by Allison Lotta
Discretion by Allison LottaDiscretion by Allison Lotta Touchstone $25.00 hardcover, 321 pages, 978-1-4516-4484-5 (2012) -
Oct 15
Patriots choke against Seattle
Patriots choke against SeattleThe Patriots blew a 13 point lead in the 4th quarter against the Seahawks and lost 24-23. This, unfortunately, seemed to be the Patriots of old. Think about last season. How did the Pats lose games? The offense sputtered and seemed… -
Oct 5
Taken 2 has arrived
Taken 2 has arrivedTaken 2 has just hit the theaters and my daughter Ali wants to see it bad. I enjoyed the first one too and will wait until she gets home from college at Thanksgiving so we can see it together. Anyone else out there waiting to see Laim Neeson…
Rank this Week: 1691
The Garbrecht Gazette
The Garbrecht Gazette
Covers library news, recent acqusitions, sponsered events, training sessions, legal news, and legal research tips. From the Donald L. Garbrecht Law Library at the University of Maine School of Law.
http://umainelawlib.blogspot.com/
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Oct 23
The Old Regime and the Haitian Revolution: Get This Award Winner For Your Collection
The Old Regime and the Haitian Revolution: Get This Award Winner For Your CollectionCongratulations to Professor Malick Ghachem! His recent book, The Old Regime and the Haitian Revolution, published by Cambridge University Press, has recently been awarded the American Historical Association's 2012 Major Book Prize. … -
Sep 6
Ebook Versions of Federal Rules--FREE from CALI and LLI
Ebook Versions of Federal Rules--FREE from CALI and LLICALI, in cooperation with the Cornell Legal Information Institute is offering free, downloadable versions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure and Evidence in Ebook form. They are avaiable from CALI's eLangdell… -
Aug 31
Sports Law Symposium: Law and the Olympic Movement
Sports Law Symposium: Law and the Olympic MovementThe University of Maine School of Law and the Sports Law Group at the law firm of Preti, Flaherty are sponsoring a symposium on September 13, 2011 entitled "Law and the Olympic Movement". The distinguished panel will be discussing many issues…
Rank this Week: 4470
Maine Divorce Law Blog
Maine Divorce Law Blog
Covers Maine family law, including divorce, separation, child support, mediation, spousal support, child custody and property rights. By Alan R. Nye.
http://www.mainedivorcelawblog.com/
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Oct 1
What is going
What is goingWhat is going on with the Gay Marriage Vote in Maine? It's coming up again for a vote this year and I've yet to see any opposing television commercials like in past votes? Have the opponents run out of money or has the time come for this… -
May 19
Thumbtack.com
Thumbtack.comCan you ever have too many sites promoting your services?Experienced Legal Help -
Feb 4
Married Lawyers Divorcing and both hate their job
Married Lawyers Divorcing and both hate their jobAccording to this article in the ABA Journal, two married lawyers who both hate practicing law are fighting in their divorce over is which one should work at a legal job to pay both of their student loans. Naturally, neither wants to do…
Rank this Week: 1808
NLS Maine Law Blawg
NLS Maine Law Blawg
By the New Lawyers Section of the Maine State Bar Association.
http://mainelawblawg.blogspot.com/
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Oct 29
High School Mock Trial Competition
High School Mock Trial CompetitionThe High School Mock Trial Competition needs additional attorneys, primarily in Augusta and Portland, to serve as evaluators for the mock trials to be held in November. For additional information and to volunteer as an evaluator, please… -
Jul 7
Happy Hour for Summer Applicants to the Maine Bar at Brian Boru
Happy Hour for Summer Applicants to the Maine Bar at Brian BoruThe New Lawyer's Section is sponsoring a good luck fete for those taking the bar this summer at Brian Boru in Portland on Friday, July 10 at 5:30. This is an annual event in which new lawyers and erstwhile lawyers gather to commiserate and… -
May 12
Brown Bag on Superior Court Business and Consumer Docket
Brown Bag on Superior Court Business and Consumer DocketThe New Lawyers Section is hosting a brown bag lunch discussion with Justice Humphrey and Justice Nivison relative to the Business and Consumer Docket of the Superior Court, at 12:00 p.m. on June 23, 2009.
Rank this Week: 2906