
Maine Legislature Considers Increase in Distracted Driving Fines
Legislators in Maine are considering an increase in fines for distracted driving, particularly for using mobile devices behind the wheel. This bill was submitted by...
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Loss of Jurors Pushes Back Biddeford Sexual Abuse Trial
Julia Russell filed a civil complaint against Philip Chenevert back in July 2021. Julia attests that Chenevert had sexually abused her for two years when...
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Biddeford Woman Breaks Her 30-Year Silence on Sexual Abuse
After three decades of keeping the sexual abuse she endured a secret, Julia Russell is ready to tell her story. Her civil trial against Philip...
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What Is Severe Emotional Distress Worth? Androscoggin County Jury: $5.5 million.
A couple of weeks ago, an Androscoggin County Jury returned a verdict of $5.5 million for our client Marielle Bischoff-Wurstle. Perhaps the most interesting aspect...
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Ben Gideon Testifies on Bill to Change Civil Jury Requirements in Vermont
On February 15, 2022, Ben testified before the Vermont Senate Judiciary Committee in support of a bill that would change Vermont’s current unanimous civil jury...
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After a jury returns a result that seems unfair or contrary to the evidence presented at trial, it is too late to ask “Who are...
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