By Colleen Murphy | September 28, 2022
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has issued an invitation for amicus briefs regarding whether state law requires an accused to be notified of the right to counsel—and to clearly waive that right—before being interrogated while in custody.
By Allison Dunn | September 16, 2022
Questions and proposal submissions should be directed to Heather Seavey by email at [email protected] or by calling 207-622-7523, ext. 1226.
By Colleen Murphy | September 14, 2022
The Connecticut Court of Appeals sided with Geico's alternative argument that an action seeking to recover underinsured motorist benefits was time-barred for failure to meet the terms of the insurance policy to timely commence the suit or to invoke its tolling provision.
By Colleen Murphy | September 1, 2022
"Here, it is the assignability of legal malpractice claims that presents the conflict of laws," the judge stated. "We therefore focus our inquiry on which state has the most significant relationship to the assignability of the legal malpractice claim asserted against Attorney Brown."
By Allison Dunn | August 30, 2022
"We are excited that our clients will finally see the return of their funds," Carol Garvan, legal director at the ACLU of Maine and lead counsel in the case, said in a statement. "These unemployment benefits will help people who are returning home from prison gain a measure of stability, enabling them to care for their children, pay their medical bills, and be a full part of their communities."
By Colleen Murphy | August 24, 2022
"In light of our Supreme Court's holding in Rioux [v. Barry], it is clear that the trial court's judgment cannot stand," said Clark. "The trial court's conclusion that the litigation privilege does not apply to the plaintiff's tortious interference claim because it is more 'akin to claims for vexatious litigation, abuse of process and malicious prosecution' is in direct conflict with our Supreme Court's decision in Rioux."
By Colleen Murphy | August 16, 2022
"The question of whether Mac's Convenience ultimately bears liability for the off-premises assault in this case will be answered not through the duty prong of the negligence analysis," said Levy, "but under the fact-based inquiry of whether Castonguay can demonstrate that the duty was breached and that the breach was a proximate cause of Castonguay's injuries."
By Allison Dunn | August 9, 2022
"Here, the tire installation and accident—both of which occurred in New Hampshire—were the last events creating potential liability to VIP for negligence and loss-of-consortium claims. Therefore, the presumption is that New Hampshire law applies," Judge Angel Kelley wrote.
Corporate Counsel | Profile|Q&A
By Trudy Knockless | August 4, 2022
"Part of the legal department's role is helping the company exhibit and keep its values as a company," says Damon Hart, CLO of Liberty Mutual Insurance.
By Colleen Murphy | August 4, 2022
"It is instructive that, on nearly identical facts to those in the present case," Justice Dalila Argaez Wendlandt stated, citing 'Wallace v. Grubhub,' "the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit concluded that Grubhub drivers were 'transportation workers,' but not engaged in interstate commerce as required by the residual clause."
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