Savings clause to the Maine Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act is triggered by discovery of the fraud, not discovery of the transfer
So holds the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, sitting as the Law Court, in today’s decision in State of Maine v. Tucci, 2019 ME 51, — A.3d –. Tucci was found to have fraudulently transferred property in 2009. More than six years later, the State of Maine filed a lawsuit against Tucci alleging that the transfers… Read more »
Docks and the law
Maine has no shortage of lakes and ponds—so many, in fact, that there are several thousand that do not even have a name. Naturally, swimming, boating, and kayaking/canoeing are popular activities, especially at the lakefront camp. Those water-dependent activities rely on docks and other improvements. But whether a property owner may construct a dock on… Read more »
Tyler Smith wins appeal in commercial mortgage lawsuit
Tyler Smith won an appeal to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, sitting as the Law Court, overturning a trial court decision that had enforced an unfavorable lease-extension against the firm’s client until the year 2059. In fact, the Law Court did not just overturn the trial court’s decision granting summary judgment to the tenant; it went one… Read more »
Tyler Smith becomes the newest partner at Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLC
Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLC is pleased to welcome Tyler J. Smith as the firm’s newest partner. Tyler joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2012. Since joining the firm, Tyler has been heavily involved in the firm’s litigation practice, has successfully tried civil and criminal cases to juries, and frequently appears before… Read more »
Gene Libby, Tim O’Brien, and Brian Champion recognized by Best Lawyers in America
Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLC is proud to announce that Gene Libby, Tim O’Brien, and Brian Champion have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 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. Tim O’Brien was selected… Read more »
Keith Richard receives commendation for pro bono work
Associate Attorney Keith Richard was recently recognized as one of the 2018 recipients of the Katahdin Counsel Recognition Program. Katahdin Counsel is a distinction awarded annually to Maine attorneys that dedicate 50 or more hours of their time to represent persons unable to afford an attorney. Attorney Richard handled matters referred by Conservation Law Foundation’s Legal… Read more »
Do I have to take field sobriety tests?
If you are pulled over and the officer suspects that you may be impaired, you will likely be asked to exit the car and take field sobriety tests. In Maine, you are not required to take field sobriety tests. The officer will not tell you that you can refuse to take a field sobriety test.… Read more »
Brian Champion is speaker at Estate Administration seminar
Brian L. Champion is the lead lecturer at a National Business Institute (NBI) seminar on October 18, 2018 in Portland, Maine called “Estate Administration from Start to Finish.” Brian will be speaking on the topic of “Commencement of Proceedings and Information Gathering.” This full-day seminar will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport,… Read more »
Aging: The need for Wills, Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives
It was recently reported by CBS News that Aretha Franklin passed away, without any Will regarding her nearly $80 million estate. Therefore, the State of Michigan will be deciding the distribution of her assets rather than she. Unfortunately, this is too often the headline in the paper, yet the rest of us go on with… Read more »
Airbnb In Maine: A patchwork of regulation
Maine is renowned as a summer tourism destination. In Portland, my hometown, even the “budget” hotels can cost over $300/night during the peak season. Given the shortage of rooms, and high prices, it’s no surprise that vacationers have looked to other options to shack up. Enter Airbnb. Founded in 2008, Airbnb is a platform on… Read more »