Attorney John M. Burke interviewed by the Press Herald regarding Cannabis Licensing Fees
Attorney John M. Burke of Caseiro Burke was interviewed by the Press Herald regarding Maine's Cannabis Licensing Fees.
Cannabis Companies Beware of "Strict Compliance" Provisions in a Lease
Strict compliance provisions in commercial leases are becoming common practice in leases involving cannabis business tenants. Cannabis businesses should be aware of these provisions and the impact they may have on their business.
Maine's Medical Cannabis Residency Requirement Rejected by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a lower courts decision that the Dormant Commerce Clause applies to the cannabis industry; as such, Maine's Residency Requirement for its Medical Cannabis Program violates the Commerce Clause of the U.S Constitution.
Maine Tobacco Distributor and Maine Cannabis Licensees
Does a Maine Cannabis licensee have to registered as a Maine Tobacco Distributor? Maybe. It depends on whether the Maine Cannabis Licensee meets the definition of a "Distributor" under the Tobacco Product Tax Statute.
Successful Resolution in a Copyright Dispute by John M. Burke, Esq.
Successful Resolution in a Copyright Dispute by John M. Burke, Esq.
Maine Office of Cannabis Policy Cannabis Markets & Associated Outcomes - Survey Findings and Implications
Maine Office of Cannabis Policy Cannabis Markets & Associated Outcomes - Survey Findings and Implication. Data suggests that Adult Use stores may help reduce the illicit cannabis marketplace.
Is Delta-8 THC Legal?
Is Delta-8 THC Legal? Delta-8 THC may be legal, for now, but states could begin to regulate it. The FDA is seeking to stop those who may be violating Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Successful Resolution in Trademark Infringement Matter by John M. Burke, Esq.
We are pleased to report that Caseiro Burke, by Attorney John M. Burke, recently resolved a trademark dispute involving an out of state company. The out of state competitor had been displaying a trademark that was nearly identical to that of a client of the firms.
Caseiro Burke Welcomes Nick McCrillis as the firm's new Associate Attorney
Caseiro Burke is proud to announce the hiring of Nick McCrillis as Caseiro Burke's new Associate Attorney. Mr. McCrillis graduated from the University of Maine School of Law in May 2021. While in law school, Mr. McCrillis focused his studies on business and tax law while clerking for Managing Att...
John M. Burke, Esq., presented at the 2021 Kids First Center’s Professional Conference, Substance Use, Misuse, and Abuse: Contemporary Challenges for Family Court
John M. Burke, Esq., recently spoke at the 2021 Kids First Center's Professional Conference, Substance Use, Misuse, and Abuse: Contemporary Challenges for Family Court presented by Kids First Center about Maine's cannabis programs.
Chris Caseiro Selected for the Inclusion in the 2018 New England Super Lawyers
Chris Caseiro has been selected by his peers for the inclusion in the 2018 New England Super Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property law. For those unfamiliar with Super Lawyers, they recognize attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their respective legal practice. Super Law...
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Chris Caseiro has been selected by his peers for the inclusion in the 2018 New England Super Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property law. For those unfamiliar with Super Lawyers, they recognize attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their respective legal practice. Super Law...
John Burke Selected for the Inclusion in the 2018 New England Rising Stars by Super Lawyers
John Burke has been selected by his peers for the inclusion in the 2018 New England Rising Stars by Super Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property law. For those unfamiliar with Super Lawyers, they recognize attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their respective legal practi...
PRESS RELEASE: Timothy E. Zerillo and John M. Burke File Suit for Prisoner Death at Kennebec County Correctional Facility
AND Lawsuit Filed Against Kennebec County Correctional Facility for the Wrongful Death of Dana Kitchin Timothy E. Zerillo, of Zerillo Law Firm, LLC and John M. Burke, of Caseiro Burke LLC, both in Portland, Maine, have filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the Estate of Dana Kitchin. The la...
Congratulations to Coolcore for receiving its new US Patent
Caseiro Burke is pleased to announce that Coolcore obtained a patent for its Fabric and Method of Making the Same, see U.S. Patent No. 9,885,129. The invention is a fabric for thermal management including the cooling of an object. Coolcore is a premier active-wear company, specializing in chemi...
Congratulations to Casey Johnsen and Ryan Pierce on their new US Design Patent
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Casey Johnsen and Mr. Ryan Pierce obtained a US design patent for their novel Kindling Splitter, see U.S. Design Patent No. D817,123. Splitting wood can be challenging for some. Mr. Johnsen and Mr. Pierce developed a durable, easy to use wood splitter, known as...
Congratulations to John Archibald for receiving his new US Patent
Caseiro Burke is pleased to announce that John Archibald obtained a patent for his Solar Curtain, see U.S. Patent No. 9,675,039 (hereafter, “`039 Patent”). The invention is a solar curtain that combines flexible materials to efficiently collect solar energy to heat air for use within poultry hous...
Congratulations to Dr. William Palin and Karen Palin for receiving their new US Patent
Caseiro Burke is pleased to announce that Dr. William Palin and Karen Palin obtained a patent for their Apparatus and Method for Detecting Paramagnetic and Superparamagnetic Biomarkers, see U.S. Patent No. 9,753,044 (hereafter, “`044 Patent”). The invention is an apparatus that is configured to e...
Congratulations to Wireless Construction for receiving its new US Patent
Caseiro Burke is pleased to announce that Wireless Construction Inc. (hereafter, “WCI”) obtained a patent for its Bracket for Antenna Attachment, see U.S. Patent No. 9,620,845. The invention is an antenna bracket that enables relatively easy alignment of an antenna on a support structure such as ...
Congratulations to Brian Donovan for receiving his new US Patent
Caseiro Burke is pleased to announce that Brian Donovan obtained a patent for his Laser Device for Pulley/Sheave Alignment, see U.S. Patent No. 9,599,464. The invention is a laser device for alignment of any type of sheave. . . . Chris A. Caseiro is a registered United States patent attorney ...
Chris Caseiro Selected for the Inclusion in the 2017 New England Super Lawyers
Chris Caseiro has been selected by his peers for the inclusion in the 2017 New England Super Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property law. For those unfamiliar with Super Lawyers, they recognize attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their respective legal practice. Super Law...
Caseiro Burke has received a Best Law Firm distinction in Patent Law by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for 2018.
We are pleased to announce that our firm, Caseiro Burke, has received a Best Law Firm distinction in Patent Law in Portland, Maine by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for 2018. This is the fourth year in a row that Caseiro Burke has been recognized as one of the predominant Patent firms in the State o...
Chris A. Caseiro Selected for the Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America© 2018
Chris A. Caseiro has been selected by his peers for the 8th year in a row for inclusion in the 24th Edition of Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Patent Law in Portland, Maine. Since 1983, Best Lawyers® has annually published its listing of Best Lawyers in America based on rigorous p...
The AMP FIN is making Waves in the Prosthetic Community
Approximately two years ago, Attorney Chris Caseiro was successful in obtaining a patent in a swim fin for leg amputees (known as the Amp Fin®) that was created by Randall and Lori Lord. Click here to learn more about the patent. Since then, Mr. and Mrs. Lord have traveled across the country an...
Congratulations to Aurora Hair Products on receiving its new US Design Patent
Aurora Hair Products Limited obtained a design patent for the novel hair curling band (known as the Aurora Band™), see U.S. Patent No. D782,112. Please find below a drawing of the invention covered by U.S. Patent No. D782,112: Aurora Hair Products is a Dublin-based company that sells their pat...