One of the hardest things about getting divorced is often dealing with shared custody of your children. Even if you receive primary custody during the divorce, you will likely be missing your children on weekends or on the holidays when theyre with your former spouse. The summer months can be a ...
Below is the Attorney Generals Memo issued this week that will result in a change in the way that federal cases are prosecuted and sentenced. This not good news for those who believe that the federal criminal justice system is harsh and unforgiving already. The AGs Memo is attached below. AG...
Spring is here and summer is soon to follow. That means its time to dust off your bicycle helmet, oil up the chain and go outside for a bike ride in the fresh air. It also means its time to review the most important elements of bicycle safety. Most personal injury lawyers will agree: Its bett...
On April 18, 2017, a Lincoln County jury found an HZW client not guilty of a criminal case of failing to stop for a law enforcement officer. The Lincoln County prosecutor insisted that Attorney Ben Donahues client had intentionally ignored a police officers signal to stop. The prosecutor showe...
From pressherald.com: Judge recuses himself from Black Lives Matter court hearing www.pressherald.com/2017/04/03/black-lives-matter-protesters-officials-try-again-fail-to-reach-agreement/By Randy Billings Staff Writer A court hearing for 17 Black Lives Matter protesters arrested last summer w...
Have you come to the conclusion that you need to ask your wife for a divorce? Do you have reason to believe that this is the best way to improve your life? This is a tough decision, but its one that you may have to make at some point. If you find yourself in this position, the first thing you s...
From todays Portland Press Herald... Case against Maine electricity supplier could become class-action lawsuit http://www.pressherald.com/2017/03/27/case-against-maine-electricity-supplier-could-become-class-action-lawsuit/ By Edward D. Murphy Staff Writer Lawyers suing Electricity Maine ov...
Although its only February, it looks like spring is coming early this year. You can tell because the birds are coming back, mushrooms are popping up as quickly as the ground can thaw, and motorcycles are again sharing the roads. If youre looking forward to getting your bike out of storage and ...
Congratulations to Attorney Daphne Hallett Donahue, who was one of two Maine lawyers added to the Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel this year. This is a competitve and important panel. None of the applicants for the Bangor Court position were accepted and only two of the applicants for the Por...
HWW Partner David Weyrens received an excellent settlement for a client for a car wreck after filing suit and litigating the matter. Our Client received a whiplash injury, which lead to the development of thoracic outlet syndrome several years after the accident. In fact, our Clients injuries ...
Historically, January is Maines snowiest month but that doesnt mean were in the clear yet. There is still plenty of winter left just waiting to make our roads treacherous for even the smallest vehicle trip. Whether you live in Portland or communities far afield, it is critical that you take ev...
The simple answer: You can refuse to take a breathalyzer test. The better answer: You can refuse, but you shouldnt. One night a man decides to take a risky drive home after one too many drinks. He believes that he is in control, even if he might be a little over the legal limit. When he gets p...
