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w w w. m a i n e b i z . b i z 7 Ja n ua r y 2 6 , 2 0 1 5 Lawyer wins appeal in 'robo-signing' cases Maine's highest court has ordered the removal of a reprimand against a Portland lawyer who was connected to a scandal involving the "robo-signing" of foreclosure documents. e Bangor Daily News reported that Paul Peck, a lawyer at Drummond & Drummond, will have his reprimand removed after a Maine Supreme Judicial Court judge found that a panel for the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar erred in saying Peck violated bar rules. Peck filed for an appeal of the reprimand last May. e panel last April had accused Peck of failing to take "immediate and effective action" after learning in 2010 that a GMAC Mortgage employee, who was a cli- ent of Peck's, was signing thousands of legal documents to foreclose on people's homes without first checking to assure the documents were accu- rate and without having the papers authenticated. Justice Andrew Mead said the "panel's decision is founded upon a 'should have known' standard than actual knowledge," adding that "the distinction is critical." UMaine law school names new dean e University of Maine School of Law has named professor Danielle Conway as its new dean, making her the first African-American to lead Maine's only law school. e law school on Jan. 16 said Conway was selected by a seven-member commit- tee after conducting a national search. She starts on July 1. "American legal education faces major challenges in the years ahead," Conway said in a pre- pared statement. "Our School of Law stands ready to meet these challenges, as well as create new opportunities for students and those who will benefit from the skills and expertise of Maine Law graduates." Conway is currently the Michael J. Marks Distinguished Professor of Business Law and director of the Hawaii Procurement Institute at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, William S. Richardson School of Law. e law school said over her 14 years in Hawaii, she became known as a leading expert in entrepreneur- ship and public procurement law, as well as an advocate for minorities and indigenous peoples. Onpoint scores $2.6M Vermont contract Onpoint Health Data, a Portland- based health data and analytics organization, has won a contract worth up to $2.6 million to continue providing services for Vermont's state-led primary care management system. e Department of Vermont Health Access chose Onpoint in a competitive bidding process for the state-led initiative, called Vermont Blueprint for Health, the organization announced on Jan. 14. According to the state, Blueprint is an integrated health care system that aims to improve the overall health of the population and also "improve S O U T H E R N Eimskip seeks boost from sports sponsorship — Another way to break the ice Auburn Mfg. head attends State of the Union — Can she get the cogs moving in Washington? UMaine law school names new dean — New leadership and much-needed diversity Kemp Goldberg changes name to reflect agency's values, growth — Industrium name reflects 'roll- up-the-sleeves' culture Travel Channel show to feature Camden inn — $25K at stake in 'Hotel Showdown' Aroostook mall loses two more tenants — Retailers' cutbacks spell trouble in The County Portland Phoenix buys, shuts down Dig Portland — That's one way to quash the competition Community colleges president resigns — Enrollment grows, but politics mar meritocracy Developer threatens withdrawal of $75M project — Neither side looks good in this battle Portland Pirates rank last in AHL attendance — And Portland is among the larger cities hosting teams Jeanne Hulit, President of the Community Banking Division with her commercial team. (L-R) Lucas Takatsu, Daryl Wentworth, Sean Cameron, Gregory Corra, Tim Tower, Tim Michalak, and Jonathan Smith. To learn more visit northeastbank.com/business | SBA Preferred Lender We offer • Business Loans & Lines of Credit • Commercial Real Estate Loans • SBA / USDA Loans • Cash Management Services • Business Online & Mobile Banking Helping Maine Businesses Grow with Customized Solutions... Providing in-depth commercial lending experience with unique expertise in SBA loan programs. Let us be your business banking resource.