MaineBiz Highlights Stacy Stitham among New Wave of Law Firm Leaders

A conversation with Brann & Isaacson’s new managing partner, Stacy O. Stitham, features prominently in a recent MaineBiz article on how “Maine law firms are looking for a new generation of managing partners.” A Dover-Foxcroft native, Stitham discussed B&I’s ongoing evolution to meet the needs of its existing business clients from its offices in Lewiston...

Jamie Szal and Matt Pick Discuss Nonprofit Tax Planning in MaineBiz

On August 26, 2024, MaineBiz published “How Maine nonprofits can prepare for the 2025 sales tax exemption” by B&I attorneys Jamie Szal and Matt Pick. As the title suggests, Szal and Pick walk readers through new Maine sales tax exemptions going into effect in January 2025. Until this legislation, Maine was the only New England...

Kevin Haley and Adam Mooney Publish MaineBiz Piece on Trademarks and CBD Products

In a November 7, 2023, MaineBiz article, “How to find a path to trademark protection for CBD products,” Brann & Isaacson’s Kevin Haley and Adam Mooney address the tricky legal issues confronting businesses lawfully selling products derived from marijuana under state law that want to protect their trademarks. Haley and Mooney discuss the complex federal...

Stacy Stitham and David Swetnam-Burland Pen MaineBiz Guest Column on State Privacy Laws

On May 1, 2023, MaineBiz published a guest column (subscription required) by partners Stacy O. Stitham and David Swetnam-Burland on what Maine businesses need to know about new state privacy laws. Although Maine has not passed its own privacy statute, many other states, including California, Virginia, and Colorado, have enacted new laws intended to apply...

Peter Lowe and Hannah Wurgaft Author Article in MaineBiz

In a recent article published by MaineBix, “How to manage a partially vaccinated workforce,” partner Peter Lowe and attorney Hannah Wurgaft offered suggestions to businesses grappling with the challenges and issues that come with resuming in-person activities, including vaccine mandates, incentives, and accommodation requests. They also walked through updated guidance from the federal Equal Employment...

Peter Lowe and Hannah Wurgaft Publish Article on COVID-19 Vaccine Policies for MaineBiz

In an article in MaineBiz, partner Peter D. Lowe and attorney Hannah Wurgaft write about “How to craft a COVID-19 employee vaccine policy.” They address the considerations businesses should think about now if they plan to offer or mandate vaccinations for employees. They address key issues, including the need to consult state and federal law...

B&I Attorney’s Article on When to Trademark Featured in MaineBiz

MaineBiz has published an article by Brann & Isaacson partner Stacy O. Stitham on “How to Know When to Trademark—and When Not To.” In the piece, Stitham addresses some considerations that go into whether and where to register a trademark: trademarks must be source-identifying; the extent of use is a key factor; and state and...

B&I Partners’ Article on Website Accessibility Featured by MaineBiz

MaineBiz recently published an article by Brann & Isaacson partners Nathaniel Bessey and Peter J. Brann on “How to make your website accessible to everyone.” The authors highlight how the ability to conduct business on the Internet, while encouraging commerce throughout the country, also brings with it the legal risk of being sued throughout the...