Category: Litigation
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 …
I Just Got Rear-Ended: Now What?
I previously authored a blog titled, “I just Rear-Ended Someone: Now What?” which provided some insights about what to do (or what not to do) if you find yourself in …
What is a Motion to Suppress Evidence?
Prior to February, when we heard the name Robert Kraft, we pictured those six Super Bowl rings. Our minds ticked through all of the New England Patriots’ successes. More recently, the …
Daily Fantasy Sports Can Have Real Legal Implications Depending on Where You Live
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not the winter holidays; the beginning of football season. With it comes the return of fantasy football, which is the most …
When the Selection of Tenants Crosses the Line of Legality
If you are a landlord, chances are you have dealt with a problem tenant at least at some point in time. For most landlords, late rent payments and minor damage …
Understanding your Uninsured and Underinsured Motor Vehicle Coverage
Like virtually every other state, Maine has enacted a “financial responsibility” law which requires owners and operators of motor vehicles that are registered in this state to maintain minimum levels …
I Just Rear-Ended Someone: Now What?
While we all like to consider ourselves to be safe drivers, accidents do occur. If you ever find yourself in the regrettable situation of having been involved in a car …
Is It Okay to Delete That E-mail?
A Brief Look At The New Framework For Dealing With Lost ESI And Spoliation Sanctions In Rule 37(e) As many (if not most) aspects of everyday life are becoming increasingly …
Expert Discovery in Maine
There have been some recent changes to the discovery rules in Maine regarding expert witnesses. In the past, basically every document that the expert saw was fair game for discovery …
Rudman Winchell attorneys successfully defend building permit for Emera Maine
Rudman Winchell attorneys Edmond J. Bearor and Jonathan P. Hunter recently represented Emera Maine in an administrative appeal from the issuance of a permit for the construction of an electrical …
