Keith Richard Obtains Preliminary Injunction Halting Subdivision
Keith Richard successfully obtained a preliminary injunction on behalf of a client seeking title to land by adverse possession. The injunction effectively halted planned construction of an access road to a subdivision over the property. Unless the developer finds an alternative access road, the development will be on hold until the conclusion of the litigation.
Dominic Parent Joins The Firm As An Associate Attorney
Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion is very pleased to welcome Dominic Parent to the firm. Dominic joins the firm as an associate and will be handling a variety of civil and criminal matters. Prior to joining the firm, Dominic was an associate at another York County law firm. The addition of Dominic to our firm… Read more »
Refusal to Take a Breathalyzer or Blood Test in Maine: Laws & Penalties
Believing that a test of .08 or above is required for a drunk driving conviction, many people who are arrested for OUI refuse to take a breath test. Doing so may deprive the State of a test result, but it will not prevent the State from charging you with OUI. Worse yet, a refusal can… Read more »
Keith Richard wins Law Court appeal in land use case
Keith Richard recently prevailed in an appeal before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, sitting as the Law Court. Keith successfully overturned an adverse decision for the client in Superior Court, in an appeal that required supplemental briefing and oral argument. In Hill v. Town of Wells, 2021 ME 38, the Court held that the Wells zoning board… Read more »
Appealing A Divorce or Family Law Judgment in Maine
If you disagree with a decision from a Maine court in a divorce or other family law case, you may be able to file an appeal to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, sitting as the Law Court. The attorneys at Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion are experienced in family law and have had success in… Read more »
Maine Bar Journal features article
Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLC is proud to announce the publication of an article by Keith Richard in the Winter Edition of the Maine Bar Journal (Volume 36, No. 1, 2021). Keith’s article presents a detailed review and analysis of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court’s decision in Tomasino v. Town of Casco, 2020 ME 96, in… Read more »
John Sweeney is elected to second term as President of the Downeast Chapter ALA
John Sweeney was recently elected to serve a second consecutive term as President of the Downeast Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators. As the Firm Administrator at Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, John oversees the non-legal business functions of the firm, including finance, human resources, technology, day-to-day operations, and other general business management. The… Read more »
Keith Richard is recognized by the Katahdin Counsel for pro bono work
Keith Richard was recently recognized by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court’s Katahdin Counsel Program for his pro bono work for the third straight year. In a state with over 3,600 attorneys, Keith was one of only 107 Maine attorneys to achieve Katahdin Counsel recognition, which recognizes attorneys that contribution 50 or more hours of pro… Read more »
Maine Law on deer baiting and hunting over deer bait
What are Maine’s laws on deer baiting and hunting over deer bait? Feeding or Baiting Deer (12 M.R.S. § 10659): This law provides that, “[a] person may not place salt or any other bait or food in a place to entice deer to that place from June 1st to the start of an open hunting… Read more »
First Circuit doubles down on “Pretext-Plus” Test
The First Circuit recently reaffirmed its decision in Feliciano de la Cruz v. El Conquistador Resort & Country Club, 218 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 2000). In Feliciano de la Cruz, the First Circuit affirmed a grant of summary judgment on a national original discrimination claim, even though the plaintiff case could point to evidence that… Read more »