Category: Attorney Blog
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 Impact of Daylight Savings Time on Wages Earned
Daylight Savings Time (DST) will come to an end this weekend, November 6 at 2:00 a.m., and we will set our clocks back. In addition to making it woefully dark …
Nonconforming Lots, Structures, and Uses in Maine
A lawfully pre-existing nonconforming property is a use, structure, or lot that existed lawfully prior to the enactment of the zoning ordinance. These properties have to have been continuously maintained …
Can You Sue a Municipality for Damages Caused by a Pothole?
It is a sure sign of Spring when people begin asking about whether they can sue their town over potholes. Sometimes the question comes from clients and other times from …
What to Expect When You are Stopped by a Police Officer: How to Protect Your Rights
We all know the feeling of seeing the flashing blues in our rear-view mirror while driving. For most of us, feelings of anxiety and/or concern immediately result when we realize …
Update on Maine Employment Legislation
Recently, Governor Mills signed into law LD 598, An Act to Prohibit Discrimination in Employment and School Based on Hair Texture or Hairstyle. The bill amends the public accommodation definition …
New Law Requires Payout of Vacation Pay in Maine
On April 7, 2022, Governor Mills signed into law L.D. 225, titled “An Act Regarding the Treatment of Vacation Time upon the Cessation of Employment.” This is a very significant …
FAQs about Police Stops
If you drive a vehicle, it’s likely you’ve been stopped or pulled over by the police for a traffic violation (like speeding, expired registration, or your snow tires still being …
Workplace Discrimination: Decoding The Maine Human Rights Act
When making any employment decision, whether it’s to hire, fire, promote, or demote an employee, each and every employer in Maine must be aware of the Maine Human Rights Act. …