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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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Beneficial Use Before Provisional Acceptance in Warehouse Automation Projects

Owners facing peak season, lease commencement, or customer commitments often want to begin live operations on individual aisles, sorter lines, or zones before the system reaches provisional acceptance.  Most warehouse automation contracts, however, tie...

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Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2027, Including 2 “Lawyers of the Year” and 3 “Ones to Watch”

Thirty-two Preti Flaherty attorneys have been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2027 , a distinction that highlights the firm’s ongoing commitment to professional excellence. Among the honorees are three attorneys named...

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

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Transmission to Savings: Better Connection for Better Rates?

Jeff Thaler will moderate an E2Tech panel discussion examining how transmission upgrades can support renewable energy development and the potential benefits for Maine ratepayers. The program will feature panelists from ISO New England, RLC...

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Pricing Wage Compliance Risk in EPC Contracts: The Statutory Cure as the Measure of Exposure

Owners of wind, solar, and storage projects routinely ask the EPC contractor to indemnify them for any tax credit lost because the contractor or a subcontractor failed to meet the prevailing wage and apprenticeship...

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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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1st Circ. Judge 'Roe' Denies $1B Lotto Winner's Secrecy Bid

A panel of the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a Maine man who won $1.35 billion in the lottery cannot proceed anonymously in a lawsuit over an alleged violation of a nondisclosure...

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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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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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New Maine Pay Transparency Requirements and Clarification on Substance Use Testing Law Coming July 29

Effective July 29, Maine employers with 10 or more employees are subject to new pay transparency requirements for job postings. Employers with a Maine Department of Labor-approved substance testing policy also must comply with...

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