Maine Employers Can Expect Reduction in Workers’ Comp Rates

                Have you ever read towards the end of a contract where there seems like a lot of stuff that doesn’t have to do with what the contract is all about, but that the lawyers think should be there?  Sometimes people call it “boilerplate.”  Some people might think…

A bill that would have impacted the revenue generated by the Waste Oil Disposal Site Program to fund cleanup of the contaminated West Sites was introduced this session and defeated. In June 2011, Rudman Winchell reported on the resolution of the George West Environmental Sites in Plymouth, Ellsworth, Casco, and Presque Isle after Governor LePage…

With individual tax season in full swing, we can pause to consider the role of charitable organizations. Toward the end of each year, charitable giving in many forms increases, particularly to organizations that tout themselves as “exempt” under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). For charitable entities seeking 501(c)(3) exempt status, what is the process? And…

Gift certificates are an attractive option for businesses looking to reach more customers. They can be perfect for shoppers who can narrow down their gift ideas to one store, but can’t make the final decision. However, before your business begins issuing gift certificates, there are several important rules that you must consider. Gift certificates are…