New federal rule makes more workers eligible for overtime pay
By Ali Tozier, Associate On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule that makes 1.3 million American
Whistleblowing protections for employees
By Stacey Neumann, Partner & Chair of Employment Practice Group We’ve heard a lot about whistleblowing in the news lately, with allegations
Murray Plumb & Murray attorneys selected for inclusion in annual recognition of The Best Lawyers in America
Eight attorneys from Portland law firm Murray Plumb & Murray have been included in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in
How DNA testing is affecting estate planning
By Rachel W. Sears, Associate When we hear “DNA profiling,” most of us think of criminal law, where suspects’ profiles are compared to
Changes to the Maine Probate Code
by Elizabeth Hunt, Partner Effective September 1, 2019, Maine has a brand new probate code. The new code replaces a code that,
Welcoming new attorney Katherine Krakowka
We are pleased to welcome Katherine Krakowka, who will serve as an of counsel attorney to the firm, working within the Business
Can you still do business with a company that has filed for bankruptcy?
By Kelly McDonald, Partner, Co-Chair of Bankruptcy Practice As a business owner, you might encounter a situation where one of your customers
Gender equity & compliance with wage laws
By Ali Tozier, Associate You may have recently watched Megan Rapinoe and the US women’s soccer team demand equal pay and wondered
Maine enacts Death with Dignity Act – What it means for Mainers
(Maine Public photo by Steve Mistler, read story here) By Rachel W. Sears, Associate Last week, Governor Janet Mills signed the ‘Death with
Murray Plumb & Murray seeks summer associate for 2020
Murray Plumb & Murray is looking for second year law students interested in a position as a summer associate in Portland, Maine