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Featured Municipal, Land Use & Environmental Law Articles
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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…
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The Law Court Upholds Bar Harbor’s Regulation of Short-Term Rentals
We are thrilled to announce a significant legal victory for Rudman Winchell’s client, Town of Bar Harbor, in the case of Brooks et al. v. Bar Harbor.
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The Importance of Proper Site Visit Procedures: Insights from Attorney Tim Pease
In a recent meeting with the Design Review Board, attorney Tim Pease from the Bangor law firm Rudman Winchell shared valuable advice regarding the board’s decision-making process. Pease highlighted the need for adjustments in their current site visit practices, emphasizing the potential legal complications arising from individual site visits conducted outside official meetings. This article…
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