With the onset of a new year comes the inevitable Annual Report process in states across the country. Compliance is required to keep your LLC or Corporation in good standing. Each state has their own process. Maine, for example, requires each company registered in Maine...
The latest referendum passed by Portland voters related to minimum wages and emergency wages has caused much confusion. [Updated 12/3/20] Here’s what we know: 1. The referendum’s language increases the City’s minimum wage in a tiered fashion starting 1/1/2022. 2. The referendum did not, however, specifically state on what...
Everyone should have minimum basic estate docs in a secure and accessible location in event of their disability or death. These legal documents will help your estate administrator/friends/family have the necessary docs and information to carry out your wishes upon disability or death. If you...
I ran into a colleague the other day - we will call him Alonzo - and it was a beautiful early morning. We both found ourselves fortunate enough to be able to take a half hour and walk together, so we set off toward Portland’s...
Now is an excellent time to think about the areas in your business that need an overhaul or could use a minor refresh. Take a moment to step back and re-imagine the way you run your business holistically. While I agree that not every problem...
Portland, Maine – Portland, Maine law firm Opticliff Law is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Jody L. Wyatt, Esq to the firm. “Jody’s value-focused mindset, legal background, and general enthusiasm to assist others are a great fit for our niche practice,” said attorney Ezekiel...
March 16, 2020 Dear Clients, Colleagues, & Friends, With the rapidly evolving nature of the COVID-19 outbreak, we want to provide you all with a brief update on our firm’s operations. Remote Work. All attorneys and staff will be working remotely. Our systems are designed to be...
Frequently Asked Questions - Registered Agent/Clerk and Annual Reports Please note: this is general information about various types of Maine business organizations. Before taking any particular action based on this document, please discuss with your Opticliff Law attorney to ensure that the action is appropriate for...
Kubernetes continues to gain ground as a container-orchestration platform of choice for many companies. Four years after Google's release of Kubernetes 1.0, the platform holds ninth place in GitHub commits. Major firms such as VMWare and NetApp are doubling down on it, investing in Kubernetes...
Maine in June 2019 significantly changed its laws governing noncompete agreements. The new rules will make it harder for employers to enforce these contracts, with a goal of allowing talent to switch jobs more freely and more often. In a noncompete, an employee agrees not to...