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Portland Referenda and Legislative Leadership Update
In addition to all the state and national legislative races that were (mostly) decided by Wednesday morning, there were also 13 referendum questions on the Portland municipal ballot and one in Bar Harbor of...
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November 2022 Election Update
Maine State House Most of us who are obsessed with electoral politics expected a tight Gubernatorial race and, if not changes in control of the House or Senate, much closer margins between the majority...
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Pre-Session Leadership Update
Since our last update before Thanksgiving, House Democrats have chosen their leadership team. They have chosen Rep. Rachel Talbot-Ross, D-Portland, as their candidate for Speaker of the House, the Hon. Rob Hunt to continue...
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Attorney Severin Beliveau Selected by Peers as “Lawyer of the Year” in Best Lawyers in America 2023
Preti Flaherty attorney Severin M. Beliveau has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2023 as the “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Government Relations Practice. Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America is...
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers Ranks Preti Flaherty Among 2023 Best Law Firms
Preti Flaherty has been named among the 2023 Best Law Firms by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers rankings. To be eligible for ranking, a law firm must have at least one attorney named...
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Committee Assignments
Committee assignments for the 131st Maine State Legislature have been made public. This article from the Bangor Daily News mentions some of the most interesting choices made by Senate President Jackson and Speaker Rachel...
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Primary Round-Up
Primary Round-Up As you are probably aware, primary elections in Maine took place on Tuesday, June 14, and there were a handful that could be significant to the general election outcome in November. Congressional...
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Pre-Session Legislative Update
LD 3 “An Act to Establish the Winter Energy Relief Payment Program to Aid Residents with High Heating Costs and to Finalize the COVID Pandemic Relief Payment Program” After Governor Mills’ heating and housing...
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46 Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2023, Including 6 “Lawyers of the Year”
Forty-six Preti Flaherty attorneys have been named to Best Lawyers in America 2023, including three “Ones to Watch” and six “Lawyer of the Year” recipients. Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America is considered a...
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Swearing-In Day Summary
Presiding Officers, Parliamentarians, and Constitutional Officers The first day of the 131st Legislature was relatively uneventful, and what was most notable is what didn’t happen – the Governor’s emergency energy relief bill. The results...