Substance Abuse and Recovery in the Workplace Part 1: Understanding Workers’ Comp Exclusions

Substance Abuse and Recovery in the Workplace Part 1: Understanding Workers’ Comp Exclusions

Issues surrounding substance abuse and recovery in the workplace can present unique challenges for employers, particularly when it comes to navigating workers’ compensation claims. In part one of this three part article, we’ll explore the implications of workers’ compensation laws in cases involving substance abuse, including intoxication at the time of injury, and discuss strategies…

Navigating Potential Changes to Estate Plans: Insights for Maine Business Owners
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Navigating Potential Changes to Estate Plans: Insights for Maine Business Owners

There’s an important development on the horizon that could affect your estate plans in 2024 and beyond. We’re talking about a potential shift in how life insurance policies designed for repurchasing company stock are interpreted, and it’s worth your attention. Imagine this scenario: You’ve arranged a life insurance policy specifically aimed at facilitating the transfer…

Your Guide to Recent Shifts in Selling Tax-Foreclosed Properties in Maine
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Your Guide to Recent Shifts in Selling Tax-Foreclosed Properties in Maine

In a recent groundbreaking Supreme Court decision, there’s been a significant shift in how municipalities handle the proceeds from the sale of property due to unpaid taxes. This ruling has a profound impact on Maine, where municipalities were previously allowed to keep proceeds from such sales. Let’s delve into what this means for property owners…

Championing Conservation Efforts in Maine

Championing Conservation Efforts in Maine

In October 2023, attorney Justin Bennett helped make significant strides in conservation efforts as he represented Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC) in the acquisition of the former Bar Harbor Golf Course in Trenton [Frenchman Bay Conservancy]. This acquisition marked a pivotal moment in preserving vital coastal wetlands and adjacent uplands, ultimately shaping the future Jordan River…