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Selecting the wrong trademark for your business can be a big and costly mistake. For example, last January, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the federal court of appeals decision that struck down a longstanding federal statute prohibiting registration of any trademark consisting of, or comprising immoral or scandalous matter. At issue was a mark thatRead More
Even with much of the economy shutting down as a result of Coronavirus-related safety measures, construction, in large part, continues. Continuing work on projects may be essential to a construction company’s survival. It also raises a number of concerns under present circumstances, including concerns over getting paid, concerns over delays in performing work, and concernsRead More
No law firm specializes in “Pandemic Law,” but at Skelton Taintor & Abbott, we have been staying up to date about how the public policy responses to COVID-19 impact our clients in all of our practice areas. Everyone has questions about how their lives and businesses are going to be affected by this pandemic. WhileRead More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUBURN, Maine – Skelton Taintor & Abbott announces the hiring of three attorneys–Paul R. Gosselin, David R. Dubord, and Joan M. Egdall–all currently of Gosselin & Dubord, P.A. of Lewiston, effective April 1, 2020. As Gosselin & Dubord closes its longstanding office on Lisbon Street in Lewiston, its staff will also joinRead More
On April 1st, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new rule that regulates the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) and the paid leave under this new law that became available to employees starting on April 1st. This new rule clarified what records employers can request from employees asking forRead More
Yesterday, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce published an updated Coronavirus Emergency Loan Guide for small businesses and sole proprietors. This is crucial because small businesses (less than 500 employees) can begin applying for payroll loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Paycheck Protection Program starting April 3rd. Independent contractors and otherRead More
The FFCRA goes into effect on April 1, 2020, and the Department of Labor (DOL) just issued a FFCRA poster (access it HERE) that employers are required to post in a conspicuous location. This means that employers should probably e-mail out the PDF poster to ensure compliance with the law’s notice requirements. Time forRead More
Last week, you probably felt inundated with COVID-19 information and updates. Everything – and I mean everything – seems to be evolving rapidly. On March 18, the President signed an emergency law (the “Family’s First Coronavirus Response Act”) to provide initial relief to workers in the wake of the pandemic. The law expands federal FMLARead More
Yesterday, the Maine Legislature passed emergency legislation that was aimed, in part, at temporarily extending eligibility for unemployment benefits to workers that have been impacted by COVID-19. The new law allows workers to become eligible for unemployment benefits immediately in situations that would not typically be covered. Workers can now apply for and receive unemploymentRead More
Dear Clients and Friends: We at Skelton, Taintor & Abbott hope that you, your families, and colleagues are safe and well. We are providing an update for all STA clients and friends of the firm in response to the COVID-19 situation. The impact of COVID-19 is affecting everyone in different ways. Our priorities are to keepRead More
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