Pachios on the News, with Guest Greg Kesich
Harold is joined by former Portland Press Herald Editorial Director Greg Kesich to discuss the results of the 2022 Midterm Elections.
Firm Highlights
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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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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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Legislature Places Further Mandates on Residential Zoning
On June 20, 2025, the Governor signed LD 1829, “An Act to Build Housing for Maine Families and Attract Workers to Maine Businesses by Amending the Laws Governing Housing Density.” As with predecessor legislation...
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132nd Legislature End of Session Update
The First Special Session of the 132nd Maine State Legislature finally adjourned Sine Die, or “Without Day,” on Wednesday, June 25, at approximately 5:30 p.m. Finally adjourning the Legislature in daylight, rather than in...
News
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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Preti Flaherty Welcomes New Partner and Two Attorneys
Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the addition of a partner and two associates to the firm’s Corporate and M&A, Litigation, Government Affairs, and Municipal Law and Finance Groups. Andrew Wells joins the firm...
Press Coverage
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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12 Preti Attorneys and 9 Practice Groups Recognized in Chambers USA 2025
Preti Flaherty is proud to announce that twelve of our attorneys and nine practice groups – including three new additions – have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, highlighting the depth...
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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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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...