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        Category: Labor Laws
        by Tawny L. Alvarez on November 15, 2024

        Earlier today, November 15, 2024, United States District Court Judge Sean D. Jordan of the Eastern District of Texas, granted summary judgment...

        November 14, 2024

        On November 13, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a landmark decision in the case of Amazon Services LLC, banning so-called...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on November 12, 2024

        While Maine employers are still waiting for the Department of Labor to finalize regulations related to the recently instituted Paid FML program,...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on July 3, 2023

        Last week the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision ending a four-decade precedent which had allowed universities and colleges to...

        January 13, 2022

        In NFIB v. OSHA, the Court focused its decision on OSHA’s emergency temporary standards which require the Secretary to show (1) “that employees...

        by Elizabeth T. Johnston on January 5, 2022

        On Monday, Portland City Councilors took two significant actions that affect employers in Portland, Maine. First, the Council repealed an emergency...

        by Elizabeth Connellan Smith on December 9, 2021

          In 2021, due to the ongoing pandemic, the Employment & Labor Group hosted their monthly Annual Update seminars virtually this...

        by Elizabeth T. Johnston on October 22, 2021

        With the nation’s ongoing focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, you may be hearing information—and misinformation—about your obligations under HIPAA,...

        October 14, 2021

        This is the third in a series of posts from Verrill with the purpose of helping to dispel myths that are currently circulating concerning employment...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on October 8, 2021

        This is the second in a series of posts from Verrill with the purpose of helping to dispel myths that are currently circulating concerning employment...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on October 8, 2021

        This is the first in a series of posts from Verrill with the purpose of helping to dispel myths that are currently circulating concerning employment...

        October 4, 2021

        On August 12, 2021 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Abruzzo published her first memo setting forth the NLRB’s priorities. The...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on March 11, 2021

        In March 2021, we worked with MP HR & Payroll Solutions who created an eBook as a resource for employers, "The COVID Vaccine: HR Policy...

        February 26, 2021

        Who is Scabby? Scabby is an inflatable rat, sometimes installed by unions at protests and on picket lines. Scabby has been around since the late...

        December 15, 2020

        Those dreaming of taking to the skies next year with scaled, feathered, or furry friends may want to take a look at the recent DOT Service Animal...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on March 18, 2020

        Q: I am concerned about employees coming to work with a fever—can I test employees’ temperatures before allowing them to work to avoid spreading...

        April 1, 2019

        The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division recently announced a proposed rule updating regulations governing what items are included in an...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on January 22, 2019

        After a year full of changes for employers paired with a new governor in Maine, Verrill Dana will reflect on recent legal developments in labor and...

        December 11, 2018

        He's making a list and checking it twice—you know the drill: Santa's game is that he rewards good behavior during the year with gifts under the...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on November 26, 2018

        Over the past few days, while many were preparing turkeys or throwing out lettuce, the Boston Globe posted Trouble is brewing at craft beer darling...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on April 18, 2018

        In the past we have focused a lot on volunteer labor. The fact that generally an individual cannot "volunteer" to work for a for-profit business. The...

        by Douglas P. Currier on December 7, 2017

        The first year of the Trump administration has brought significant changes – many of which directly affect employers. On Thursday, January 25,...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on September 6, 2017

        On Thursday, Judge Amos Mazzant of the Eastern District of Texas issued an order concluding that the Department of Labor's amendments to the...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on July 26, 2017

        Based off of information received in a Portland Press Herald article, we previously noted that the Maine Department of Labor Director of Policy,...

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        Four Verrill Attorneys Co-Author Massachusetts Trends and Developments Chapter for Chambers and Partners Child Relocation 2026 Guide

        Verrill attorneys Mary H. Schmidt, Rachel A. Deering, Hannah R. Zukoff, and Mariah G. Tappan co-authored the “Trends and Developments” chapter...
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        A New Protected Class in Maine: Holders of Final Protection Orders

        In the lead-up to Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, employers may be taking a closer look at how their policies and practices respond to...
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        Verrill Secures SJC Victory for Boston Legacy FC in White Stadium Litigation

        Verrill has secured a significant appellate victory for Boston Legacy FC in the litigation challenging the redevelopment of White Stadium in...
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        Hurry Up and Wait

        This is the third in a series of Verrill blog posts on Maine’s packaging extended producer responsibility (“EPR”) law[1]. In July we reported...
        Media Mentions

        Robert Keach Discusses First Brands Chapter 11 Case in Law360

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach was recently quoted in a Law360 article examining the rejection of First Brands Group's Chapter 11 plan and the...
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        Cybersecurity and AI Governance: Scott Anderson Featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

        Verrill Managing Partner Scott Anderson was recently featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly discussing how law firms can build attorney buy-in for...
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        Section 530A Account Update: ERISA Status of Trump Accounts

        The Department of Labor has issued important guidance addressing whether employer programs that permit contributions to Section 530A accounts (and...
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        97 Verrill Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2027, Including Four Named Lawyers of the Year

        AUGUSTA, Maine, BANGOR, Maine, BOSTON, Mass., PORTLAND, Maine, and WESTPORT, Conn., (August 20, 2026) – Verrill is proud to announce that 97...
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        SEC’s Proposed “Reg Crypto”: What Founders Need to Know

        Startup founders and emerging-growth companies have a number of options for raising capital under the federal securities laws, including Regulation D...
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        After 45 Years, the IRS Speaks on DCAP Nondiscrimination Testing – And It’s Good News

        Employers that provide a Dependent Care Assistance Program will be pleased to learn that for the first time in 45 years, the IRS has issued guidance...
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        U.S. Courts Highlights Annabel Rodriguez’s Journey from Fellow to Mentor

        Verrill attorney Annabel Rodriguez was featured in a recent U.S. Courts article titled “From Fellows to Mentors: Alumni Share Lasting Lessons from...
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        Robert Keach Discusses Bankruptcy Auction Strategy in Law360

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach spoke with Law360 article examining the complex bankruptcy auction process that resulted in the sale of 23 summer...