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By Karen E. Boston, Esq.
The 2017 tax reform legislation has made numerous changes in the tax law arena, including an increase in the standard deduction, an increase in the child tax credit, a change in the tax treatment of spousal support payments, and rules pertaining to the use of college savings 529 plans, among other modifications.
By Caleb Gannon
The laws concerning the use and possession of marijuana in Maine have changed recently and more changes are soon to come. It can be difficult to know what is legal and what is not at a time when the Maine Legislature is still in the process of crafting the laws concerning retail sales and taxation and the federal government continues to prohibit the cultivation, distribution and possession of the drug.
By Caleb Gannon, attorney at Lipman & Katz
The holiday season is already upon us and many of us will find ourselves celebrating the season with family and friends. It is not unusual for those celebrations to include several drinks. Many people find themselves in this situation and the decisions that are made may have long-lasting impacts.
With the advent of personal electronics that allow every citizen to carry a video camera and social media in their pocket, police have been confronted with a loss of their monopoly on information. As a society, we have historically relied on police and their accurate, unbiased reporting as a major basis upon which to decide criminal cases.
by Caleb Gannon, attorney at Lipman & Katz
We all know the risks associated with using our cell phones while driving. Far too many motor vehicle accidents can be attributed to the use of cell phones by drivers. Despite that knowledge, we may find ourselves quickly looking at our phones from time to time from behind the wheel. Law enforcement is on the lookout for those so called “distracted drivers” so here is what you need to know to stay safe and compliant with the law.
When people across Maine first think of Lipman & Katz, trial work and litigation excellence often tend to come to mind, or for some, maybe the outstanding political reputation of the firm’s near-full-time lawyer and full-time public policy servant, State Senator Roger Katz. Seven of the firm’s nine lawyers hold the highest and Martindale-Hubbell pre-eminent rating from colleagues and clients. Five are also rated by another rating service as among the Best Lawyers in America in their fields.
By Karen E. Boston
Did you know that any home construction contract for more than $3,000 in materials or labor must be in writing and signed by both the home construction contractor and the homeowner or lessee? This is just one of the many protections included in Maine’s home construction contract statute. This statute provides that home construction contracts must contain at least certain minimum provisions, a few of which include:
Picking a jury in Maine is both art and science. The mechanics of jury selection are actually quite simple. A pool of Maine jurors selected from the county is brought to the court on jury selection day. The size of the jury selection pool varies widely from roughly 80 to 120 people. Larger or smaller jury pools can be selected based on the needs of the court.
Often following a divorce or judgment of parental rights and responsibilities, whether through just the passage of time or events, the circumstances of the parties and child(ren) change. In such situations, either party may file a Motion to Modify the Divorce Judgment or a Judgment of Parental Rights and Responsibilities with respect to parental rights and responsibilities, primary residence, parent-child contact and/or child support.
When a person is seriously injured, the process of resolving any legal matters related to the injury can be time consuming. In many instances, it can be months or years before a person makes a full recovery. Unfortunately, sometimes such injuries can result in death. In either case, early legal advice and representation can be helpful and often necessary. It is often not clear as to who was at fault for such injuries.