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Improving Home Improvement: The Home Construction Contracts Act
By Allison A. Economy, Esq. As temperatures drop and winter closes in, many Maine homeowners have yet to finish (or even start) those “honey do lists” that looked so manageable last spring. As a result, this time of year leaves us clamoring for handymen and contractors to help complete outdoor tasks before the snow begins…

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Are you a business owner in Maine with income also coming from other states? You might be sitting on a goldmine of tax savings opportunities without even knowing it. Let’s break down a complex tax strategy into simple terms so you can see how it might benefit you. Back in 2017, the government introduced a…
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How Do I Pick A Good Trademark?
A trademark can be nearly anything that can distinguish one’s goods. So what makes a “good” trademark? The first thing to keep in mind is that a trademark might be very catchy but difficult to protect. If it cannot be protected then anyone can use it, and then it loses its value for you. It…

Proposed Rules for Maine’s Paid Family Medical Leave Act: What Employers Need to Know
On May 20, the Maine Department of Labor (DOL) issued proposed rules interpreting the Paid Family Medical Leave Act. Employers are encouraged to review these proposals, which can be found here, to determine if there are areas that may benefit from their comments. Key Points for Employers: This is a critical time for employers to…
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Improving Home Improvement: The Home Construction Contracts Act
By Allison A. Economy, Esq. As temperatures drop and winter closes in, many Maine homeowners have yet to finish (or even start) those “honey do lists” that looked so manageable last spring. As a result, this time of year leaves us clamoring for handymen and contractors to help complete outdoor tasks before the snow begins…

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Are you a business owner in Maine with income also coming from other states? You might be sitting on a goldmine of tax savings opportunities without even knowing it. Let’s break down a complex tax strategy into simple terms so you can see how it might benefit you. Back in 2017, the government introduced a…
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A trademark can be nearly anything that can distinguish one’s goods. So what makes a “good” trademark? The first thing to keep in mind is that a trademark might be very catchy but difficult to protect. If it cannot be protected then anyone can use it, and then it loses its value for you. It…

Proposed Rules for Maine’s Paid Family Medical Leave Act: What Employers Need to Know
On May 20, the Maine Department of Labor (DOL) issued proposed rules interpreting the Paid Family Medical Leave Act. Employers are encouraged to review these proposals, which can be found here, to determine if there are areas that may benefit from their comments. Key Points for Employers: This is a critical time for employers to…
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