Maine’s Labor Shortage Is Getting Worse
A third of Maine’s small business owners can’t fill their open positions. They’re raising pay, cutting hours, and still coming up short. The problem isn’t effort. It’s structural, and the solutions most people suggest don’t account for how small businesses actually operate.
Funding for Blue Economy Business in Maine
Maine’s blue economy is having a moment. State legislation, a proposed $50M innovation bond, and over $3 billion in global ocean-sector deals projected for 2025 are pulling serious attention toward Maine’s working waterfront. If you’re building a company in aquaculture, marine biotech, ocean data, or sustainable boatbuilding, the legal infrastructure you choose right now will shape whether you can compete for that capital.
Junk Fees and Drip Pricing: What the Red Sox Lawsuit Means for Your Massachusetts Business
A class action lawsuit against the Boston Red Sox just put Massachusetts’s consumer protection law back in the spotlight. If your business advertises prices online and adds fees at checkout, you need to read this.
The New Hampshire Advantage: What Founders Should Know
Starting a business in New Hampshire can be appealing for a lot of reasons. The state is known for its independent spirit, a tax structure that looks different from most of New England, and communities that rely heavily on small businesses. But like anywhere else, launching a business here involves more than filing paperwork and […]
The Rhode Island Startup Guide: How to Start a Business in RI
Starting a business in Rhode Island is exciting. It can also be overwhelming. You might have a strong idea, early customers, or even a signed lease. But somewhere in the middle of building your product or service, the legal questions start to stack up. Do you need an LLC? What happens if you don’t separate […]
Amazon’s “Buy For Me” Program: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
You’ve spent years building your online store. You’ve curated your products, built a loyal mailing list, and made a deliberate decision about where and how you sell. Then one morning, a customer emails you about an order you never received — placed through Amazon, for a product you discontinued six months ago.
New Hampshire’s Occupational Licensing Problems: What Reform Means for Small Business Owners
You’ve spent months putting together a business plan. You know your market, you know your pricing, and you know who you want to hire. But the person you want to bring on board is only licensed in Massachusetts, and that getting a New Hampshire license, for even a low-wage position, requires a significant outlay of […]
Personal Jurisdiction in the Internet Age: 50-State Strategy?
Traditionally, personal jurisdiction required a physical presence. Now, courts evaluate interactivity, count zoom meetings and decode the intent of text messages to determine “purposeful availment.” Avalining yourself of the Internet could open you up to be hauled into court everywhere if you aren’t careful.
Unique Intellectual Property Issues in the Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry is booming, with state-level legalizations slowly filling in the entire US map. This growth brings significant opportunities for innovation and development, leading to a crucial question: how can these advancements be protected? Intellectual property (IP) laws, the cornerstone of safeguarding inventions and creative endeavors, face unique challenges in the cannabis space due […]