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Every person over the age of eighteen should have a healthcare power of attorney. A “healthcare” or “medical” power of attorney allows you to choose another individual, your “agent”, to make medical decisions for you. Your physician will always ask you, as the patient, for your decision about any medical procedure so long as youRead More
There are various leaves that members of the military and their families are entitled to under both state and federal law. Maine law differs in a few ways from federal requirements, so it’s important to be up on the distinctions and all the laws at play. Here’s a helpful guide to protecting those who serveRead More
AUBURN, Maine (August 15, 2017) – U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® have released the 2018 Best Lawyers in America® list, and eight attorneys from the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott have been named. Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing reflects the respectRead More
As summer heats up and employees attempt to cool down and blow off steam at company-sponsored summer outings, businesses should be wary that what happens at the summer outing doesn’t necessarily stay at the summer outing. Remember, company summer outings are still fair-game for sexual harassment issues and other employee grievances to develop. According toRead More
Can they do that? I have an employee who I have spent years showing our techniques and now . . .he’s left and started his own business and is contacting my company’s clients! Can he do that? The answer is: it depends. It depends on what agreements you have had the employee sign. If theyRead More
Skelton Taintor & Abbott is pleased to announce that attorney Braden M. Clement has joined the firm. Braden will practice in the areas of Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Civil Litigation. He is a strong advocate for his clients’ best interests at all stages of litigation, motivated by a strong desire to help others overcomeRead More
The Maine Human Rights Act, as well as the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, limit the medical information that an employer may request or seek from employees. As the Maine Human Rights Act puts it: “A covered entity may not require a medical examination and may not make inquiries of an employee as to whetherRead More
written by Rebecca S. Webber and Jordan Payne Hay With the Central Maine Human Resources Association program on June 20 on the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) in mind, we want to get everyone warmed up and primed on the topic. If you are not already a member of CMHRA, come as our guest – your firstRead More
AUBURN, Maine – Skelton Taintor & Abbott shareholder Rebecca S. Webber will be a presenter at the 3rd Annual Municipal HR & Management Conference presented by the Maine Municipal Association in cooperation with the Maine Local Government Human Resources Association. The day-long conference will be held at Thomas College in Waterville on June 15, 2017. AttendeesRead More
Maine municipalities face another deadline for action to preserve their rights to accept the incipient dedication of undeveloped streets in “ancient” subdivisions recorded before September 29, 1987. A statute enacted in 1987, 23 MRS § 3032, provided that paper streets in such subdivisions are deemed vacated unless the municipality constructed or used and accepted theRead More
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