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John P. Doyle, Jr.

Senior Counsel

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Bruce C. Gerrity

Senior Counsel

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Todd J. Griset

Partner

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Steven A. Hudson

Partner

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Diane R. Johanson

Legislative Liaison

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Harold C. Pachios

Senior Counsel

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Andrew I. Roth-Wells

Government Relations Liaison

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Daniel W. Walker

Partner

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Firm Highlights

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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...

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Second Session Expectations

The Second Regular Session of the Maine Legislature, this year beginning on January 7, 2026, is always meant to be a shorter session, technically dealing only with “emergency” issues. While these sessions are almost...

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Preparation for the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature

While the Second Regular Session of the Legislature does not commence until Wednesday, January 7th, and as summer is winding down and schools are re-opening, we are sending a reminder that Cloture will be...

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Legislature Finally Adjourns Sine Die

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Maine Legislature finally concluded the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature, culminating in adjournment sine die. The Legislature had returned to Augusta on Wednesday of this week...

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The Second Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature is a Wrap…Almost.

The Maine State Legislature almost completed their work on Tuesday, April 14th, around 10:30 pm. However, they did not adjourn Sine Die (without day), so they have not officially ended the Second Regular Session...

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Maine Primary Election Results and Analysis

ELECTION RESULTS Election Day was yesterday, June 9th, and the breaking news is that there are still significant unknowns, in terms of who will be the Democratic candidates in both the Gubernatorial and the...