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May 20, 2024
Preti’s Sig Schutz Recognized as Member of NHPR’s Pulitzer-Finalist Team More
January 23, 2019
First Circuit Rules Public Has Right to Names and Home Addresses of Jurors More
January 15, 2019
Sigmund Schutz Invited to Participate in National Center for State Court Focus Group More
January 14, 2019
Preti Flaherty Attorney Sigmund Schutz Authors Maine Chapters in Reporters Committee For Freedom of the Press Legal Guides More
November 1, 2018
Preti Flaherty Attorney Sigmund D. Schutz Admitted to The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation More
September 5, 2014
Matt Warner quoted in harassment allegation against Hallowell police chief More
July 11, 2014
Hallowell gets documents from DA in police chief sex assault case More
January 25, 2013
Highest court halts secret Kennebunk jury selection More
November 8, 2012
Sigmund Schutz Discusses Freedom of the Press on CTN's "Law on the Line" More
October 17, 2012
Release of Names in Prostitution Case Stirs Debate More
September 24, 2012
Sigmund Schutz to Speak at Freedom of Information (FOI) Institute More
May 4, 2012
Schutz Selected by MLRC as a Co-author of Maine Privacy Law More
March 8, 2012
Sig Schutz discusses LD 1805 and the Freedom of Information More
November 17, 2011
Sigmund Schutz Speaks at New England First Amendment Institute 2011 More
February 24, 2011
Preti Flaherty Prevails in FOAA Case: Superior Court Rules in Favor of MacImage of Maine More
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SJC Reverses Lower Court | Upholds Arbitrator's Award in Prompt Pay Dispute - Cannistraro v. Columbia

Earlier today, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an important decision for the construction industry: J.C. Cannistraro, LLC v. Columbia Construction Co., SJC-13819 (June 26, 2026) . The ruling significantly reinforces the finality of...

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Jeffrey Thaler Named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy

Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Thaler has been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy. This distinction reflects Jeff's continued leadership and influence in energy and environmental law...

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Bodie Colwell to Speak at 2026 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Consumer Forum

Bodie Colwell will join a panel of bankruptcy professionals at the 2026 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference and Consumer Forum, held at the Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa in Newport, RI. The panel, "Consumer Track: Dischargeability...

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Sig Schutz Joins Maine Rule of Law Panel Discussion on Freedom of the Press

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Results of Maine's Ranked Choice Races

Five elections in Maine were decided through the ranked choice voting process - both the Republican and Democratic Gubernatorial races, the Democratic Second Congressional District race, the Republican State Senate District 4 race, and...

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Lawsuit Against Bath Police Department Goes to Legal Arguments

Alex Harriman represented Maine's Total Coverage and The Times Record in Sagadahoc County Superior Court in a Freedom of Access Act lawsuit against the Bath Police Department. The suit alleges the department violated Maine's...

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10 Preti Flaherty Attorneys and 6 Practice Groups Recognized in Chambers USA 2026

Preti Flaherty is proud to announce that ten of our attorneys and six practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, reflecting the firm’s depth of talent across New England...

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Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2026 Super Lawyers

Fifteen Preti Flaherty attorneys have been selected for recognition by Super Lawyers , including 8 Rising Stars. Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys across firms of all sizes and more than 70 practice areas nationwide...

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Maine State Court Rules

Sig Schutz will present at a NEFAC webinar on Maine state court rules, covering the rights of media and members of the public when attending court proceedings. Topics will include press access rules, camera...

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Maine Employers are Subject to Heightened Compliance Scrutiny and New Workplace Surveillance Rules Starting July 14

As we enter the dog days of summer, Maine employers face important compliance deadlines, with new statutory obligations taking effect throughout July 2026. As of July 14 , the Maine Department of Labor will...

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