B&I Attorneys To Present Business and Employment Law Webinars Responding to COVID-19

Brann & Isaacson attorneys will be presenting two webinars for the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce next week on legal issues of direct and immediate interest to businesses facing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday, April 6, 2020: 2:00-3:00 PM EDT Business Law: Learn the latest from B&I business lawyers Kevin Haley and...

COVID-19 Legal Update: B&I Attorneys Offer Webinar for Employers

On March 24, 2020, Peter Lowe and Dan Stockford presented a webinar in which they addressed a myriad of issues arising out of the current pandemic that impact the workplace, including: pay, leaves, quarantine, return to work, travel bans, medical notes, confidentiality, and disability rights.  In the webinar, they discussed new federal statutes instituting paid...

COVID-19 Legal Update: WARN Act

On March 24, 2020, Brann & Isaacson published a legal update on the WARN Act as part of its COVID-19 Legal Resource Library. This update provides vital information for businesses facing business disruption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and might be facing the unfortunate necessity of layoffs, reduction in pay or hours, or...

COVID-19 Legal Update: Families First Coronavirus Response Act

On March 19, 2020, Brann & Isaacson published a legal update on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act as part of its COVID-19 Legal Resource Library. This update discusses provisions of the act affecting employers, including emergency paid sick leave and the temporary expansion of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Peter Lowe Speaks to HRASM on Gender Transition in the Workplace

On February 11, 2020, partner Peter Lowe spoke on the topic of “Best Practices & Support for Gender Transition in the Workplace” before the Human Resources Association of Southern Maine at the Portland Country Club in Falmouth. Lowe and his fellow panelists led a conversation aimed at helping employers consider how to handle workplace changes...

B&I Litigators Nuzzi and Hart Prevail in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit before Maine Supreme Court

On November 7, 2019, Brann & Isaacson litigators Daniel Nuzzi and Eamonn Hart were successful before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, which affirmed a summary judgment in favor of B&I’s client, a Maine heavy construction firm.  In the case, a former employee brought suit claiming he was discriminated against due to a disability when he...

Peter Lowe Provides Legal Update to Kennebec Valley Human Resources Association

On April 9, 2019, partner Peter Lowe addressed the Kennebec Valley Human Resources Association and provided an annual update on employment law topics.  His presentation included a discussion of separation/severance agreements; workplace drug policies; new Maine laws on personnel issues;  criminal background checks; and what #MeToo means for employers. 

Lowe Selected as Counsel to Regional School Unit 21

On March 18, 2019, the Board of Directors of Regional School Unit 21, which serves Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel, selected Peter Lowe as outside counsel to advise the Board on an independent investigation of claims filed by a former employee in a matter that has attracted substantial media and community attention. Lowe frequently works with...

Brann & Isaacson Welcomes Its Newest Associate, Eamonn Hart

Brann & Isaacson is proud to announce that Eamonn Hart has joined the firm as an associate. Hart is a graduate of Bowdoin College, where he majored in Government and Legal Studies and minored in English. He went on to attend The University of Chicago Law School, graduating with High Honors and as a member...

Seven Brann & Isaacson Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© 2019

Seven Brann & Isaacson attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019: George S. Isaacson, Commercial Litigation; Litigation and Controversy—Tax; Martin I. Eisenstein, Litigation and Controversy–Tax; Tax Law; Martha E. Greene, Trusts and Estates; Peter D. Lowe, Employment Law—Management; Benjamin W. Lund, Corporate Law; Real Estate Law; Peter. J. Brann,...