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U.S. News – Best Lawyers Ranks Preti Flaherty Among 2023 Best Law Firms
Preti Flaherty has been named among the 2023 Best Law Firms by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers rankings. To be eligible for ranking, a law firm must have at least one attorney named...
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Another Reminder to Update Policies and Procedures to Reflect Latest COVID-19 Guidance
We last updated you in early August regarding the latest COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”). Cold and flu season is now upon us, and experts are...
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What to Expect When You're Expecting: Two New Federal Laws Expand Workplace Rights and Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees
On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed two (2) bills into law that expand workplace protections for pregnant and nursing employees—the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the "PWFA") and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for...
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Considerations When Terminating a Foreign Worker (H-1B, H-1B1, E-1/E-2, E-3, TN, L-1, O-1)
Terminating an employee is always a difficult decision. Terminating a foreign worker has additional challenges and consequences that must be considered, and employers must ensure they comply with state and federal law. An employer...
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Reminder to Continue to Update Policies and Practices to Reflect Latest COVID-19 Guidance
You might be sick of thinking about COVID-19 but people are still getting sick and employers must take appropriate action to keep the workplace safe. There has been a steady increase this summer in...
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Preti Flaherty Continues Year of Remarkable Growth with Addition of Five New Attorneys
Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the arrival of five new Associates to the firm: Scott A. DeLong, Christopher S. Knight, Kijana Plenderleith, Harper A. Weissburg, and Joshua D. Williams. In our Portland, Maine, office...
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Attorney Michael Messerschmidt Selected by Peers as “Lawyer of the Year” in Best Lawyers in America 2023
Preti Flaherty attorney Michael G. Messerschmidt has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2023 as the “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Labor Law – Management. Inclusion in Best Lawyers in...
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New EEOC Poster Requirement and Guidance on Notice-Posting in Hybrid Workplaces
The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently updated the “EEO is the Law” poster and replaced it with a new one: “ Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .” The new poster was...
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Fifteen Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2022 Super Lawyers
Fifteen Preti Flaherty attorneys have been selected for recognition by Super Lawyers , including seven Rising Stars. Super Lawyers rates outstanding lawyers throughout the United States in more than 70 practice areas. Only five...
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46 Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2023, Including 6 “Lawyers of the Year”
Forty-six Preti Flaherty attorneys have been named to Best Lawyers in America 2023, including three “Ones to Watch” and six “Lawyer of the Year” recipients. Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America is considered a...