In 8th grade, Hope Rubito was in a very dark place. Having moved from Gray to Lewiston a few years earlier, she was a victim of constant physical and verbal abuse at school and cyberbullying online. The torment was so great that at age 13 she attempted suicide and would’ve succeeded if a teacher hadn’t notified her parents about her […]
Berman & Simmons Blog Posts
-
-
Celebrating Our Youth Leaders: Isla Wilson
Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, a sustainable coastal farm in Freeport, ME, is the place where Isla Wilson first started working with animals. As a young child, Isla’s family would visit Maine on the weekends from Boston and find themselves spending time at the farm. There, Isla learned how to care for the animals and milk the […]
-
What COVID-19 Means for Your Personal Injury or Medical Malpractice Claim
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted daily life for many of us here in Maine. The court system is not immune to these changes. The state and federal courts in Maine have taken dramatic steps to fight the pandemic with physical distancing measures, issuing a series of emergency orders that have temporarily changed the rules and procedures that govern civil claims […]
-
COVID-19 Update
The spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is having a significant impact on people’s lives in our communities and throughout the world. At Berman & Simmons, we are taking this evolving situation very seriously. We’re carefully monitoring the news in Maine and around the U.S. and being proactive in our efforts to stay on top of the COVID-19 crisis. As […]
-
What Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Means for the Sexual Abuse Victims of the Boy Scouts of America
Author: Michael Bigos, Esq. Update: A deadline for survivors of child sex abuse to file a claim in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case is November 16, 2020 The news that the Boy Scouts of America has decided to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy means that the organization is restructuring and staying “in business.” For many who were sexually […]
-
Celebrating Our Youth Leaders: Conrad Gabriel
There aren’t many young adults as mature and self-aware as Conrad Gabriel, a senior at Deering High School. When it comes to standing up for what he believes in, Conrad has been treading the path of activism for years. He works proactively to raise awareness about the issues he believes are at the root of today’s problems, and he approaches […]
-
Celebrating Our Youth Leaders: Riley Stevenson
When it comes to motivating a community and making your voice heard, few people do it better than 17-year old Riley Stevenson. From raising awareness on climate change to protesting gun violence, to fiercely debating an important topic, there isn’t much that can slow this rising star down. Representing Youth Priorities Riley is fully aware of the threats facing America’s […]
-
Consumer Concerns from Taking Zantac
Mid September saw the beginning of the FDA’s announcements regarding ranitidine medicines and their possible carcinogenic properties. Ranitidine is the active ingredient in the popular over the counter antacid medicine Zantac, causing widespread calls for pharmacies to pull the drug and generics from their shelves. The Known Risks of Zantac Due to the oral delivery of the drug, the largest […]
-
JUUL Lawsuits Seek Compensation for Deceptive Marketing, Addiction, Injury, and Death
For decades, Americans have known about the dangers and risks of cigarette smoking. So, too, did the tobacco companies that deceived consumers and concealed the catastrophic health effects of their products. Many of these companies were ultimately held accountable and paid hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation to those who suffered from the ravages of smoking. Now, e-cigarette manufacturers, […]
-
Celebrating Our Youth Leaders: Dominic Ferry
Berman & Simmons is proud to honor Dominic Ferry as one of our firm’s inaugural Youth Leader Award recipients. At 14 years old, Thornton Academy student Dominic Ferry is making efforts to protect the most vulnerable members of his community: children who are victims of domestic abuse. Dominic has been working to help other families for many years. Since […]