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UNENFORCEABLE ADVISORY OPINIONS BY MUNICIPAL BOARDS OF APPEAL
Are Advisory Opinions by Municipal Boards of Appeal Enforceable? In two opinions issued in 2010,[1] the Maine Supreme Court ruled that decisions of local boards of appeal in proceedings to enforce local ordinances were unenforceable because they were only "advisory...
MAINE START-UP BUSINESS: THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT
MAINE START-UP BUSINESS: THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT The legal environment of business is complex and ever-changing. Whether your start-up business is home-based, or whether you have several business locations throughout the State, it is important to understand some of...
MAINE WEDDINGS: THE LEGAL ISSUES OF MARRIAGES
MAINE WEDDINGS: THE LEGAL ISSUES OF MARRIAGES Like everything else, Maine weddings have certain legal requirements that engaged couples should consider as part of their planning (OK, not the most exciting or fun part of the planning!). But knowing the legalities of...
DISCIPLINE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND APPLICABLE MAINE MUNICIPAL STATUTES
Discipline of Public Employees -- Applicable Laws A. State Statutes Know the applicable laws before taking certain actions to discipline public employees. Because Maine is an employment-at-will state, people sometimes forget that some protections are available for...
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS ENTITY: KNOW THE BASIC LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Starting Your Own Business Entity: Know the Basic Legal Framework Whether to generate additional income, be one’s own boss, create flexible hours around child care, or fulfill a dream of one’s own, many folks, especially in Maine, start their own business. As they...
LANDLORD TENANT LAWS IN MAINE
The past year or so has brought a number of changes to the landlord tenant laws in Maine, including a round of amendments that became effective September 28, 2011. The notable changes affecting residential leases and rental properties are summarized below....
ETHICAL STANDARDS SHARED BY LEGAL AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
ETHICAL STANDARDS SHARED BY LEGAL AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: OVERLAPPING CODES OF ETHICS Professional Ethics is a term that is not exclusive to attorneys. Health providers, like legal service providers, are subject to codes of ethics, and are also more particularly...
CONSTRUCTION LAW IN MAINE
Construction Law in Maine: Here are some legal issues affecting both owners and contractors involved with residential and commercial construction ventures. I. CONTRACTS A. Written Construction Contracts. Whether you are having work performed on your home...
MAINE REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURES
Maine Real Estate Foreclosures Given the current state of the economy, Maine real estate foreclosure has been on the rise. In 2010. the Maine legislature revised the residential mortgage foreclosure laws in Maine to address the foreclosure crisis facing our state and...