Non-compliant appendix may result in dismissal of appeal
A recent Maine Law Court decision provides a warning to the bar and public: failure to comply with Rule 8 of the Maine Rules of Appellate Procedure may result in dismissal of an appeal. Rule 8 describes specific requirements for the appendix to be filed on appeal, including size, contents, and order of documents. In… Read more »
Maine law permitting recreational use of marijuana creates uncertainty for employers
Maine is now one of eight states – Alaska, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington – and the District of Columbia that have legalized the use of recreational marijuana. Although retail sales of marijuana have been delayed to February 2018, the recreational use of marijuana became legal on January 30, 2017. Once the Maine… Read more »
Seventh Circuit holds that sexual orientation discrimination is a form of sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit released a landmark decision on April 4, 2017, opening the door for Title VII claims for alleged discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate on the basis of a person’s… Read more »
Michael E. Saucier to speak at CLM Alliance Annual Conference
Attorney Michael E. Saucier will be among the presenters at the 2017 Claims Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on March 31. Michael’s presentation will be on “Recent Issues and Discernible Trends in Employment Practices Litigation.” The focus of the presentation will include best practices for employers, risk managers and counsel when… Read more »
New Hampshire removes license requirement to carry concealed weapon
On Wednesday, February 22, 2017, Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire signed legislation removing the requirement that people get a license to carry concealed guns in the State of New Hampshire, according to a report in the Portland Press Herald. The article goes on to state that the legislation now makes New Hampshire the 12th… Read more »
The use of expert testimony regarding real estate valuations in divorce actions
Areas in which to use expert testimony in a divorce action are limited only by counsel’s creativity based on the unique challenges each case presents. The most basic form of expert testimony in a divorce trial is real estate appraisal. Although the owner of a property can testify to its value, Nelson v. Leo’s Auto… Read more »
Tyler Smith is selected for 2017 Maine State Bar Association Leadership Academy
Tyler Smith, an associate attorney at Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLC, was selected to participate in the 2017 Maine State Bar Association Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is an eight month program designed to foster professional growth and leadership skills among member attorneys who have been in practice for more than two years but… Read more »
Kennebunk High School Mock Trial Team competes in State finals
Congratulations to the members of 2016 Kennebunk High School Mock Trial Team for their stellar performance in the State Finals of the Maine High School Mock Trial Competition. The team, ranging from freshmen to seniors, was led by teacher coach Tom Dupuis of Kennebunk High School and attorney coach Paige Streeter of Libby O’Brien Kingsley… Read more »
Federal court blocks Obama Administration’s overtime expansion rule
On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, a federal judge placed a nationwide hold on a new Department of Labor rule, set to go into effect on December 1, 2016, that would have made millions of additional workers eligible for overtime pay. The Fair Labor Standards Act exempts from its overtime requirement “any employee employed in a… Read more »
Gene R. Libby and Timothy J. O’Brien Recognized by Best Lawyers
Two partners at Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLC – Gene R. Libby and Timothy J. O’Brien – were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.© Gene Libby was selected by Best Lawyers® for the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, and Family Law.… Read more »