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Maine has a strict-liability dog-bite statute (7 MRSA § 3961) — the owner pays for unprovoked bites without proof of prior viciousness.

Maine’s 2019 non-compete law (26 MRSA § 599-A) restricts enforcement against low-wage workers and requires advance notice.

Maine is a fault state with modified comparative — and 6-year SOL gives plaintiffs much more breathing room than most states.

The Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act (5 MRSA § 207) lets consumers recover actual damages plus attorney fees — and treble for willful violations.

Maine’s sentencing structure under 17-A MRSA and mandatory minimums for certain offenses make plea positioning critical from arraignment.

Maine recognizes strict products liability under Adams v. Buffalo Forge — and the 6-year statute of repose under 14 MRSA § 752 limits older claims.

The Maine Human Rights Act (5 MRSA § 4551) covers more than Title VII — including sexual orientation and gender identity since 2005.

Maine is an equitable-distribution state — and "irreconcilable marital differences" governs no-fault divorce under 19-A MRSA § 902.

Maine cases are heard in the Boston Immigration Court (MA, serves Maine) — and growing immigrant populations in Portland and Lewiston drive case volume.

The Maine Lemon Law (10 MRSA § 1163) covers new vehicles within 3 years/18,000 miles — one of the more plaintiff-friendly lemon laws in the country.

The Maine Health Security Act (24 MRSA § 2853) requires pre-litigation screening panels before med-mal cases proceed to court.

A 6-year SOL under 14 MRSA § 752 is one of the country’s most generous — and modified comparative still bars at-or-above-defendant-fault plaintiffs.

Maine premises liability turns on notice and reasonableness — and Maine winter weather makes premises cases especially common.

Maine SSA hearing office in Portland processes moderate volumes — First Circuit precedent shapes review.

Maine workers’ comp under 39-A MRSA runs through the Workers’ Compensation Board — and benefits are 2/3 of average weekly wage up to a state cap.