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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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No Closed Trial, Pseudonymity at Trial, or Audio-Only Testimony for Billion-Dollar Maine Lottery Winner

A federal court in Maine has issued a decision reaffirming the public’s right of access and emphasizing the vital role of the press in monitoring the courts. The decision denied a request by a...

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Understanding Alien Registration Requirements

What is Alien Registration? A 1940 law, known as the Alien Registration Act, requires that every foreign national, age 14 years or older who will be in the United States (U.S.) for 30 days...

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Bodie Colwell Featured on American Bankruptcy Institute's Fresh Starts Podcast

Bodie Colwell, attorney in Preti Flaherty’s Portland office and co-chair of ABI’s Young and New Members Committee, is featured on the latest episode of Fresh Starts . She joins fellow leaders Christina Sanfelippo and...

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Preti Flaherty Welcomes Three Lateral Attorneys to the Firm

New England-based law firm Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the addition of three lateral attorneys to the firm’s Corporate and M&A, Litigation, and Energy & Telecommunications Practice Groups: Chris McBrady began his career...

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Legislature Places Further Mandates on Residential Zoning

On June 20, 2025, the Governor signed LD 1829, “An Act to Build Housing for Maine Families and Attract Workers to Maine Businesses by Amending the Laws Governing Housing Density.” As with predecessor legislation...

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More Tariff Volatility – Tips for Implementing a Tariff Strategy

Having a tariff strategy isn’t optional anymore; it’s part of doing business in today’s market. Since the start of President Trump's second term, tariffs have been disrupting material pricing—and the volatility isn’t going away...

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Maine’s Proposed Climate Superfund Legislation: Borrowing a Page From CERCLA to Address Climate Costs

Two bills proposing to create a state-level climate cost recovery program are currently being considered by the Environment and Natural Resources Committee of the Maine Legislature. The first, introduced in late April 2025, is...

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Preti Flaherty Welcomes New Partner and Two Attorneys

Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the addition of a partner and two associates to the firm’s Corporate and M&A, Litigation, Government Affairs, and Municipal Law and Finance Groups. Andrew Wells joins the firm...

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12 Preti Attorneys and 9 Practice Groups Recognized in Chambers USA 2025

Preti Flaherty is proud to announce that twelve of our attorneys and nine practice groups – including three new additions – have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, highlighting the depth...

Matthew S. Warner, Partnermwarner@preti.com

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132nd Legislature End of Session Update

No Closed Trial, Pseudonymity at Trial, or Audio-Only Testimony for Billion-Dollar Maine Lottery Winner

Understanding Alien Registration Requirements

Bodie Colwell Featured on American Bankruptcy Institute's Fresh Starts Podcast

Preti Flaherty Welcomes Three Lateral Attorneys to the Firm

Legislature Places Further Mandates on Residential Zoning

More Tariff Volatility – Tips for Implementing a Tariff Strategy

Maine’s Proposed Climate Superfund Legislation: Borrowing a Page From CERCLA to Address Climate Costs

Preti Flaherty Welcomes New Partner and Two Attorneys

12 Preti Attorneys and 9 Practice Groups Recognized in Chambers USA 2025

Matthew S. Warner,
Partner
mwarner@preti.com