Representative Matters

  • Calais LNG—Preti Flaherty's Land Use and Permitting attorneys assisted Calais LNG in obtaining all of the necessary local land permits to construct a $1B state-of-the-art liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal and accompanying 28-mile send-out pipeline in Downeast Maine. The project required complex consultation processes and permitting efforts under the Clean Water Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act and various state statutes involving numerous federal and state agencies, including FERC, DOI, USCG, Army Corps, Maine DEP and the Maine State Planning Office, as well as local governments.
  • Our firm represented a Canadian-based energy company, with international operations, through the complex acquisition of an extensive network of 26 hydroelectric and storage facilities located throughout Maine. This fast-moving transaction went from commencement of due diligence to closing, including regulatory approvals, in less than four months.
  • Madrid Township Gravel Pit—Preti attorneys represented an aggregate facility before the Maine Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) and secured unanimous approval for its operation in Madrid Township. The permitting process involved numerous procedural challenges, two site visits and a special meeting, after which a 10-year operating permit was granted.
  • Hotel and Residential Condominium Project—Preti Flaherty represented a developer in a combined hotel and residential condominium project. We handled the purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of the property, as well as a conditional rezoning. We represented the client before the city planning board and city council and secured a site plan and subdivision approval. We also assisted the client with a Voluntary Response Action Plan (VRAP), protecting the client from any future environmental liability claims.
  • Kennebunkport, Maine subdivision development—We represented the developer of a residential subdivision development in the heart of Kennebunkport, Maine. The plan called for a mix of different types of residential housing over the 87-acre parcel and is the largest residential development in the town's history.
  • Camden Affordable Housing / Lupine Terrace—We represented the Camden Affordable Housing Organization in connection with its development of "Lupine Terrace," a 24-unit workforce housing project in Camden, Maine. The project is Camden's largest subdivision and will provide housing to moderate income working families in Maine's least affordable housing market. Our Land Use and Permitting Group coordinated the subdivision permitting for Lupine Terrace and represented the client in Superior Court in connection with an appeal by certain abutters.
  • New Page—We represented New Page, the owner in the sale of the hydroelectric assets of the Rumford Falls Power Co. in Rumford, Maine, an affiliate of Brookfield, formerly known as Brascan, at a purchase price in excess of $100 million. The electrical generating facility and adjacent paper mill had been operated as an integrated operation, requiring intricate real estate structuring, including shared water rights and cross-easements. The matter also involved complex contractual arrangements for the sharing of key infrastructure components during a post-sale transition period.
  • Saddleback, Inc.—We represented Saddleback, Inc. following its purchase in 2003 of a ski area and over 8,000 acres on Saddleback Mountain. Our Land Use and Permitting Group and Real Estate Group assisted the family owners in transforming the existing ski resort into an environmentally sensitive, affordable, family-oriented vacation area. We successfully took Saddleback's interests before LURC and gained subdivision permits to allow additional ski trails and 54 condominium units. We continue to coordinate additional aspects of the project – creating condominiums and house lots (with appropriate architectural control covenants). We also assisted Saddleback in presenting its 10-year development plan for approval at LURC.
  • Maine Turnpike Authority—Our long-term relationship with the Maine Turnpike Authority included involvement at all stages in the permitting and contracting for its numerous projects, which include building, bridges and highways.

Firm Highlights

News

Attorney Jeffrey Thaler Named to 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Energy Law

Preti Flaherty’s attorney Jeffrey Thaler has been recognized by  Lawdragon  as one of the top 500 Leaders in Energy Law. This is Jeff’s third time named to this prestigious list since the first publication...

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Helping Employers Navigate the New Independent Contractor Rule and Compliance Challenges

On March 11 th , the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) new Independent Contractor Rule goes into effect.  As your organization readies itself for compliance, it’s imperative to scrutinize your independent contractor classifications...

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David Van Slyke Named to 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law

Preti Flaherty’s Managing Partner David Van Slyke has been recognized by Lawdragon as one of the top 500 environmental lawyers in the U.S. It’s the third time he has been named to this prestigious...

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USCIS Announces H-1B Registration Period for FY2025: New “Beneficiary Centric” Registration Process and Increased Fees

USCIS has recently announced a series of changes that will impact the FY2025 H-1B registration system and cap filing season. H-1B Registration Period and Organizational Accounts As in prior years, under this process, prospective petitioners...

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November 7, 2023 Election Results

Maine’s November 2023 statewide elections were exclusively referendum questions, four were citizen initiatives, and four were proposed amendments to the Maine Constitution. Of these, Questions 5, 7 and 8 were placed on the ballot...

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Benchmark Litigation Names Preti Flaherty 2024 “Maine Firm of the Year"

Benchmark Litigation has named Preti Flaherty as 2024 Litigation Firm of the Year in the State of Maine. Through extensive peer- and- client reviewed research, as well as analysis of casework; the Benchmark Awards...

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Failure to Follow Your Contract's Notice Requirements Can be Costly

In Kinetic Systems, Inc. v. IPS-Integrated Projects Services, LLC et. al., No.: 20-cv-1125 (D.N.H. February 6, 2024), the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire granted summary judgment for a general contractor...

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Sigmund Schutz to moderate panel at 36th Annual Media and the Law Seminar: Under Attack! Existential Threats to Journalism and Free Speech

From unlawful searches and seizures of newsrooms and highly contentious litigation to physical harassment and calls for violence online, journalists and news organizations are under attack like never before. At the 36 th Annual...

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Preti Flaherty Welcomes Trust and Estate Attorney Elise Salek to the Firm

Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce that Elise Salek has joined the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Practicing out of the firm’s Concord, New Hampshire office, Elise brings nearly three decades of experience...

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Accessing Police Misconduct Records

Preti’s Sigmund Schutz will be one of the Maine panelists in New England First Amendment Coalition’s Accessing Police Misconduct Records series. This series continues NEFAC’s freedom of information lessons and builds on the information...