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Preti Flaherty Names Michael S. Smith as Managing Partner
Preti Flaherty announced this week the election of Michael S. Smith as the firm’s new Managing Partner, effective July 15, 2024. He succeeds David Van Slyke, who is resuming his role as chair of...
Press Coverage
Portland law firm Preti Flaherty unveils renovated HQ space
Preti Flaherty has remodeled its Portland headquarters, spanning three floors and 41,000 square feet at One City Center. The update features hybrid workstations, collaborative areas, and an internal staircase that integrates flexible conference and...
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Looking to 'new generation,' Preti Flaherty promotes 42-year-old litigator to managing partner
Effective July 15, Michael S. Smith has been named managing partner of the law firm Preti Flaherty. Michael succeeds David Van Slyke, who will resume his role as chair of the firm’s environmental practice...
Publication
Maine DEP Issues PFAS in Products Concept Draft Rule
The Maine DEP’s PFAS in Products Program has released its long-awaited Chapter 90 concept draft language (the “PFAS in Products Rule”) for implementation of Maine’s recently-amended “PFAS in Products Law.” The concept draft provides...
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Matthew C. Worthen Joins Preti Flaherty’s Real Estate and Finance Practice Group
Preti Flaherty is pleased to welcome Matthew C. Worthen as a Director in the firm’s Real Estate and Finance Group. Worthen previously served as a Shareholder and Chair of the Real Estate Group at...
Publication
Supreme Court Clarifies Constitutionality of Outdoor Camping Bans
Earlier today the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in the City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson et al. , overturning a 2019 decision from the 9 th Circuit Court, which held...
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Copyright Litigation: Substantial Similarity
In copyright litigation, courts assess substantial similarity to determine if alleged copying constitutes infringement. This evaluation involves comparing works across different categories using objective measures and subjective impressions to weigh similarities and dissimilarities. Even when...
Publication
Recent Massachusetts Appeals Court Decision Holds that Construction Defects Are Not Covered by CGL Policy
The recent Massachusetts Appeals Court decision in Lessard v. R.C. Havens & Sons, Inc. (August 2024) offers important clarification for contractors, subcontractors, and insurers regarding the coverage of construction defects under commercial general liability...
News
36 Preti Flaherty Attorneys, including 4 “Ones to Watch” Recognized by National Directory
Thirty-six Preti Flaherty attorneys, including four “Ones to Watch,” have been named to Best Lawyers in America 2025, a highly regarded directory of attorneys and law firms in the United States. The individual attorneys...
Event
2024 Maine Employment Law Summit
Join us for Preti Flaherty's 2024 Maine Employment Law Summit! For almost three decades, Preti Flaherty's Employment Law team has delivered practical insights and best practices to Maine employers at our annual fall Employment...