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Insights from our “Hiring and Handbooks” Workshop: Enhancing Your Hiring Process and Ensuring Compliance
Finding the right employees and navigating the legal landscape of the hiring process can be a challenging task for employers. To shed light on these crucial aspects, we recently conducted …
Attorney Shinju T. Flynn Joins Rudman Winchell Law Firm
Bangor, Maine, March 13, 2023 – Rudman Winchell is pleased to announce that attorney Shinju T. Flynn has joined the firm as part of our estate planning practice group. Shinju …
Proposed Rule From the FTC Would Ban Non-Compete Agreements in Most Circumstances
By Anne-Marie L. Storey, Esq. Currently, the general test for determining whether a non-compete agreement is enforceable depends on several factors, including (1) whether the agreement protects a legitimate business …
The US Supreme Court Confirms the Highly Compensated Employee Exemption Test Requires Payment of Salary
By Anne-Marie L. Storey, Esq. A decision issued by the United States Supreme Court on February 22, 2023, reminds employers that in order for the highly compensated employee exemption to …
Attorney Adria Y. LaRose joins Rudman Winchell Firm
Bangor, Maine, February 27, 2023 – Rudman Winchell is pleased to announce that attorney Adria Y. LaRose has joined the firm as part of our litigation practice group. Adria joins …
Maine Workers’ Compensation Appellate Division Affirms Win for Employer Regarding Compensability of CBD Products
By Anne-Marie L. Storey, Esq. You will likely recall that several years ago, we were successful in arguing that medical marijuana was not a compensable form of treatment under the …
Attorneys Kristy Hapworth and Michael Hockenbury Make Partner at Rudman Winchell
Bangor, Maine, January 1, 2022 – Our law firm is pleased to announce that attorneys Kristy M. Hapworth and Michael A. Hockenbury have been named to the partnership of Rudman …
Attorneys Candace Augustine and Stephen Wagner Promoted to Senior Counsel at Rudman Winchell
Bangor, Maine, January 1, 2022 – Rudman Winchell is pleased to announce that attorneys Candace T. Augustine and Stephen W. Wagner have been named senior counsel. Candace and Stephen have …
Success in Succession Planning
Your business plan and your legacy should read like a good book. It begins with an introduction to your team, organization and management structure (the main characters), describes your company …
New Guidance from the DOL on Cessation of Employment and Vacation Pay in Maine
The Maine DOL has issued an interpretive guidance on the new legislation addressing vacation entitlement upon cessation of employment. These are the relevant points: As stated in the law, it …