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David B. Van Slyke
Partner; Chair, Environmental Practice Group
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Environmental Litigation
Firm Highlights
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Understanding Alien Registration Requirements
What is Alien Registration? A 1940 law, known as the Alien Registration Act, requires that every foreign national, age 14 years or older who will be in the United States (U.S.) for 30 days...
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Preti Flaherty Welcomes Three Lateral Attorneys to the Firm
New England-based law firm Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the addition of three lateral attorneys to the firm’s Corporate and M&A, Litigation, and Energy & Telecommunications Practice Groups: Chris McBrady began his career...
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No Closed Trial, Pseudonymity at Trial, or Audio-Only Testimony for Billion-Dollar Maine Lottery Winner
A federal court in Maine has issued a decision reaffirming the public’s right of access and emphasizing the vital role of the press in monitoring the courts. The decision denied a request by a...
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David Van Slyke Named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500
Preti Flaherty’s David Van Slyke has been recognized by Lawdragon as one of the top 500 environmental lawyers in the U.S. This marks the fourth time he has been named to this prestigious list...
Press Coverage
Unitil to purchase Maine Natural Gas for $86 million
New England-based electricity and natural gas company Unitil has entered an agreement to purchase Maine Natural Gas from Avangrid for $86 Million. Preti Flaherty attorneys Todd Griset, Anthony Buxton, and Bonnie Martinolich represent Avangrid...
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More Tariff Volatility – Tips for Implementing a Tariff Strategy
Having a tariff strategy isn’t optional anymore; it’s part of doing business in today’s market. Since the start of President Trump's second term, tariffs have been disrupting material pricing—and the volatility isn’t going away...
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Preti Flaherty Announces Promotion of Cameron Ferrante, Effective January 1, 2025
Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the promotion of Cameron Ferrante. Cameron Ferrante has been promoted to Partner . A seasoned attorney in the firm’s Municipal Law and Finance Practice Group, Cam specializes in...
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Bodie Colwell Featured on American Bankruptcy Institute's Fresh Starts Podcast
Bodie Colwell, attorney in Preti Flaherty’s Portland office and co-chair of ABI’s Young and New Members Committee, is featured on the latest episode of Fresh Starts . She joins fellow leaders Christina Sanfelippo and...
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Maine’s Proposed Climate Superfund Legislation: Borrowing a Page From CERCLA to Address Climate Costs
Two bills proposing to create a state-level climate cost recovery program are currently being considered by the Environment and Natural Resources Committee of the Maine Legislature. The first, introduced in late April 2025, is...
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Mass. High Court Clarifies 6-Year Statute of Repose Does Not Bar Contractual Indemnification Claims
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court just issued an important decision in Trustees of Boston University v. Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP . In short: the Court held that the six-year statute of repose for...