Attorney Keith Richard wins dock zoning appeal
Attorney Keith P. Richard recently successfully appealed a permit denial decision on behalf of a client in Poland, Maine. The client applied for a permit to install a dock but was denied on the basis that there was insufficient frontage pursuant to the Town ordinance. At a hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals, Attorney… Read more »
Can a dock be installed at the end of a right of way?
I have previously written about the law of docks in Maine (Docks and the Law, February 2019). One issue that arises frequently is whether a dock can be installed at the end of a right of way. A right of way, also called an easement, is a legal right to cross over the land of another. An… Read more »
Getting your OUI reduced to a lesser charge in Maine
Is it possible to plead an OUI down to a lesser charge in Maine? The short answer is yes. Whether it is likely in a given case depends on the facts and circumstances of your case. Factors Affecting Ability to Plead Down an OUI Charge There are a number of factors that prosecutors look to… Read more »
Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion files brief challenging 14-day quarantine in Maine
Attorneys Gene Libby and Tyler Smith filed an opening brief (Principal Brief for Appellants) in the First Circuit Court of Appeals in a federal lawsuit challenging an executive order by Maine Governor Janet Mills requiring that all people arriving in the State of Maine quarantine for 14-days due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The lawsuit was… Read more »
Domestic violence crimes in Maine
Domestic Violence Crimes in Maine Domestic violence crimes are among the most serious and frequently charged crimes in Maine. Even if charged as a misdemeanor, a domestic violence conviction will remain on your permanent criminal record and carries a stigma impacting you both professionally and personally. Types of Domestic Violence Crimes In Maine, the term… Read more »
Frequently asked questions about criminal charges in Maine
If you or a loved one has been arrested or summonsed for a crime in Maine, you probably have many questions. The attorneys at Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion are experienced in criminal defense, and have defended clients against criminal charges such as domestic violence, assault, aggravated stalking, theft, drug possession, drug trafficking, operating under… Read more »
The key role of health and safety plans for college athletic programs
With conferences and the NCAA publishing guidance on health and safety considerations on COVID-19 and the gradual resumption of athletic activities, it is important to underscore that each institution has the ultimate responsibility to craft an appropriate health and safety plan based on its individual circumstances. The scope and content of this undertaking is immense… Read more »
Where There’s a Way – There’s a Will
Do you want a way to find some peace of mind in these troubling times? Would you like a way to establish direction and provide a future for your family and loved ones? You certainly want a way to determine who will be the guardians for yourself and your children in the event you cannot… Read more »
Contracts and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic, and public and health and government responses to curtail it, have dramatically changed our daily lives. From school and daycare closures, to all but “essential” businesses shuttering, to cancelled events, the impact has been far-reaching. These changes implicate legal rights, particularly contractual relationships. This article identifies and briefly discusses various types of… Read more »
John Sweeney is elected President of the Downeast Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators
Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLC is proud to announce that its Firm Administrator, John Sweeney, has been elected to serve as President of the Downeast Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators for a one-year term beginning April 1, 2020. Legal Administrators are responsible for the non-legal business functions of law firms and law-related… Read more »