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Attorney Chris Roy summarizes the major components and themes of the Act 250 reform package put forth by ANR and VNRC. 

A summary of state and federal developments in the captive insurance industry

This Q&A addresses state laws and customs that impact out-of-state domestic company investors and foreign (non-US) company investors. Federal, local, or municipal law may impose additional or different requirements

A summary of the most recent state and federal developments in the captive insurance industry.

A summary of state and federal developments in the captive insurance industry

The initial captive legislation for 2018 was relatively modest. Read our latest update on significant changes. 

Attorney Chris Roy summarizes the major components and themes of the Act 250 reform package put forth by ANR and VNRC. 

On January 11, 2019, the Commission on Act 250 released a 79-page report that recommends significant changes to Act 250 and proposed legislation.

On January 12, 2018, the Vermont Supreme Court decided in favor of Stowe Cady Hill Solar LLC and reversed the Vermont Public Utility Commission’s sua sponte dismissal of a petition for a net-metered solar facility.

Attorney Chris Roy summarizes the major components and themes of the Act 250 reform package put forth by ANR and VNRC. 

Vermont has some important legal requirements to work through when it comes to building out a wireless network.  

This Q&A guide addresses questions related to state laws and customs on managing commercial leases in Vermont.

Telehealth, medical surprise billing issues, insanity defense bill and more health news from week 7 of the Vermont legislative session.

Flavored tobacco ban, telehealth services, the senate override of the minimum wage bill and more health news from week 6 of the Vermont legislative session.

This week DRM's Legislative team analyzes the Global Warming Solutions Act, afterschool programs, the health care reform bill and more. 

Telehealth, medical surprise billing issues, insanity defense bill and more health news from week 7 of the Vermont legislative session.

Flavored tobacco ban, telehealth services, the senate override of the minimum wage bill and more health news from week 6 of the Vermont legislative session.

This week DRM's Legislative team analyzes the Global Warming Solutions Act, afterschool programs, the health care reform bill and more. 

This article provides an introduction to the benefits and pitfalls of international trademark protection, with a brief discussion of recent developments in China and Canada.

Labeling a patented product with a patent number is called “patent marking.” There is no requirement to mark your patented products, however, failure to mark can limit the amount of money (damages) you would be awarded in a lawsuit for patent infringement.

Will there be patent eligibility reform following the Senate Committee hearings? Kelsey Kehoe identifies major points of contention during the hearings including the patentability of human genes, whether proposed changes would require unnecessarily detailed invention descriptions, the bill’s proposed definition of “useful,” and the bill’s proposed language within § 100(k). 

The Vermont legislature convenes on January 9 with Democrats holding their largest majority in history. But has too much been made of the Democrats’ supermajority status?

A summary of changes to Vermont employment law, including: sexual harassment policies, recreational marijuana, prior pay, protecting crime victims, gender free restrooms, minimum wage and paid family leave.

Many boards have struggled when complaints of sexual harassment directed at senior executives or high profile individuals in their organizations occur or when such complaints go public.

On Thursday, October 10, 2019, the Vermont federal court issued its Final Judgment Order of $3,251,249.87 in the case of Mansfield Heliflight v. Freestream.

Experienced personal injury attorney Robert Luce discusses the considerations around trying to negotiate a personal injury claim settlement without a lawyer

The value of a personal injury case is not based on some inherent sense of “worth” but on a prediction of the end game. What would a jury, a group of average people living in the area where the case is pending, likely award in damages after hearing all the evidence and the judge’s instructions on the law? Personal injury attorney Bob Luce explains.

Attorney Chris Roy summarizes the major components and themes of the Act 250 reform package put forth by ANR and VNRC. 

This Q&A guide addresses questions related to state laws and customs on managing commercial leases in Vermont.

This Q&A addresses state laws and customs that impact out-of-state domestic company investors and foreign (non-US) company investors. Federal, local, or municipal law may impose additional or different requirements

Downs Rachlin Martin has compiled a guide to doing business in Vermont. Helpful to out-of-state and foreign businesses, topics include: laws regarding business entities, taxation, real estate, employment, financing and more.

What do a foreign-based manufacturer, an historic downtown building and a regional mental health services provider have in common?  They all have taken advantage of the federal New Markets Tax Credit program and DRM assistance to invest in their future.

The New Markets Tax Credits were recently re-authorized by Congress in the “Fiscal Cliff” settlement at the end of 2012. The tax credits allow investors – an…

Attorney Chris Roy summarizes the major components and themes of the Act 250 reform package put forth by ANR and VNRC. 

For years, the public has been hearing about the coming of cutting-edge 5G wireless tech. A recent D.C. Circuit decision may halt its deployment.

Vermont has some important legal requirements to work through when it comes to building out a wireless network.  

Effective January 1, 2020, the rules regarding distributions from inherited retirement accounts have changed significantly. 

Downs Rachlin Martin's Trust and Estate Group examines key tax laws that will change in 2020 and beyond. 

The new tax act signed into law in December of 2017 will probably be known as “The Reconciliation Act of 2017” and it may have an impact on your estate plan. 

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced changes to the DOJ policy regarding cooperation in both civil and criminal investigations, modifying certain aspects of its predecessor policy, the Yates Memorandum. 

The Vermont False Claims Act, percolating through Montpelier hearing rooms and corridors, has not yet received much attention, but it should.