Government Compliance and White Collar Criminal Defense: Wire and Investor Fraud
Representation of an individual in the defense of claims of wire fraud brought by the federal government involving a multi-million dollar scheme to defraud investors.
Resources
ExperienceFirm Highlights
Blog
Connecticut Employers Take Note – Cease Seeking Past Pay Information
Big changes are coming to Connecticut employers and with it, many organizational hiring practices with the passage of HB Number 6380. HB Number 6380 limits the disclosure of wage information from past positions. Currently...
Event
MAME's 32nd Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
Please join us as we sponsor MAME’s 32nd Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament! Proceeds go to the MAME Scholarship Fund to help support students interested in entering the manufacturing and trade industry in Maine. At...
Matter
Copyright Litigation: Software
Defended equipment manufacturer in copyright dispute involving firmware for digital subscriber line access multiplexers (“DSLAMs”). Case resolved favorably.
News
Advice from Former Portland Charter Commission
On June 23, Portland Phoenix published an article, "Those who have been there predict Portland Charter Commission faces steep learning curve," discussing the organizational meeting with Portland's newly elected Charter Commission. In the meeting...
Blog
Massachusetts Now Requires Paid COVID-19 Leave for all Employees
Massachusetts now requires all employers, regardless of size, with Massachusetts employees to offer employees paid, job-protected leave for certain COVID-19-related reasons, including to get or recover from a COVID-19 vaccine. Massachusetts also has established...
Matter
Trademark Litigation: Software
Represented trademark owner in litigation with foreign software company. Successfully defeated motion to dismiss on jurisdictional grounds, which was affirmed on appeal. Also successfully defeated summary judgment motion, which resulted in case settling before...
Publication/Podcast
Portland Maine Business Podcast with Tawny Alvarez
On this week's Portland Maine Business Podcast , a podcast with Shelby Turcotte of Shelby Trained, he interviews employment and labor attorney Tawny Alvarez who shares stories that contributed to shaping her as a...
News
Maine's Evolving Economy and the Future of Remote Work
On June 8, Maine Public published "The Future of Remote Work: The Outlook for Maine Employers and Workers As Offices Re-Open," covering its Maine’s Evolving Economy series that focuses on the shifts in Maine’s...
Blog
Future of Non-Competes: Insights into Executive Order Promoting Competition in the American Economy
Publication/Podcast
Can Nonprofits Require COVID-19 Vaccines?
On June 10, employment and labor attorney Tawny Alvarez spoke with Maine Association of Nonprofits for its blog post "Help Desk FAQ: Can Nonprofits Require COVID-19 Vaccines?" As MANP continues to receive questions from...
