Politico has this notable new article on criminal justice reform “vibes” coming from the White House headlined “The White House to the left: We told you so on crime.” Folks who follow criminal justice politics will not be surprised by
Celebrating Diversity: Our Firm Takes Third in Portland Business Journal’s 2024 Most Diverse Law Firms in the Portland Metro Area
We are thrilled to announce that our law firm has been recognized as the third most diverse law firm in the Portland metro area among large law firms (20 or more attorneys) by the Portland Business Journal. Diversity and inclusion have
Excess Policy Not Triggered Despite Dissolution of Primary Carrier
The excess carrier did to have to contribute to the defense and indemnity of the insureds because the dissolution of one of the primary carriers meant full exhaustion had not been accomplished. Continental Cas. Co., et al. v.
Law Library of Congress: Laws on Plant Patents and Propagation
Since Portland has also seen the peak of its cherry blossoms, we’re sharing the Law Library of Congress’s seasonal post “Stumpy’s Legacy: Laws on Plant Patents and Propagation.”
“The Yoshino Cherry (Prunus xyedoensis) is the prominent flowering cherry
Our Administrative Team’s Afternoon at the Oregon Food Bank
Last week, our administrative team took a break from their usual tasks to give back to the community in a meaningful way. We swapped our desks and computers for aprons and gloves as we volunteered at the Oregon Food Bank
Portland, ME Employers: Emergency Minimum Wage Ends at 12:15 p.m.
On January 11, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., Governor Janet Mills declared a state of emergency in Cumberland County as a result of the severe storm earlier in the week. The state of emergency will expire January 18, 2024, at 12:15.
State of Emergency Triggers Portland, Maine’s Special Hazard Pay Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Portland, Maine for 2024 is ordinarily $15.00. Due to a unique provision in Portland’s minimum wage law, though, the minimum wage increases to $22.50 for in-person work performed during a declared state of emergency.
On
Portland, Maine Employers: Emergency Minimum Wage
Yesterday, January 11, 2023, at 12:15 p.m., Governor Janet Mills declared a state of emergency in Cumberland County as a result of the severe storm earlier in the week. As Portland, Maine employers may recall, when the State issues a
Crimmigration Control CFP and Conference Registration (March 2024)
The CINETS-Border Criminologies Crimmigration Control Conference will take place March 1-2, 2024 at the Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. A call for papers has been issued and registration is open. UPDATE: The call for abstracts has been
Crimmigration Control CFP and Conference Registration (March 2024)
The CINETS-Border Criminologies Crimmigration Control Conference will take place March 1-2, 2024 at the Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. A call for papers has been issued and registration is open.Conference theme and registration Crimmigration has gone global. This