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Election Results Update
While results are still trickling in, the outcome in the Maine Legislative races is basically settled. Both the Maine Senate and Maine House will almost definitely remain in control of the Democrats, but with...
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Preti Flaherty Names Michael S. Smith as Managing Partner
Preti Flaherty announced this week the election of Michael S. Smith as the firm’s new Managing Partner, effective July 15, 2024. He succeeds David Van Slyke, who is resuming his role as chair of...
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36 Preti Flaherty Attorneys, including 4 “Ones to Watch” Recognized by National Directory
Thirty-six Preti Flaherty attorneys, including four “Ones to Watch,” have been named to Best Lawyers in America 2025, a highly regarded directory of attorneys and law firms in the United States. The individual attorneys...
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Leadership and Recount Update
Leadership Decisions so Far Last night and today, most Legislative leadership decisions were made. The Senate Democrats met yesterday evening and chose Mattie Daughtry, Brunswick, as Senate President over Anne Carney, Cape Elizabeth; Teresa...
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Greg Hansel Appointed Co-Chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Antitrust Section's Unilateral Conduct Committee
Preti Flaherty attorney Greg Hansel has been appointed to serve as co-chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Antitrust Section’s Unilateral Conduct Committee for the 2024-2025 year. The Unilateral Conduct Committee presents programs and...
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Matthew C. Worthen Joins Preti Flaherty’s Real Estate and Finance Practice Group
Preti Flaherty is pleased to welcome Matthew C. Worthen as a Director in the firm’s Real Estate and Finance Group. Worthen previously served as a Shareholder and Chair of the Real Estate Group at...
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Recent Massachusetts Appeals Court Decision Holds that Construction Defects Are Not Covered by CGL Policy
The recent Massachusetts Appeals Court decision in Lessard v. R.C. Havens & Sons, Inc. (August 2024) offers important clarification for contractors, subcontractors, and insurers regarding the coverage of construction defects under commercial general liability...
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Democratic House Leadership Update
The House Democratic Caucus met today, Wednesday, November 13, to choose their leadership team for the 132nd Legislature. The meeting was administered by outgoing Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross. The House Democrats first heard from...
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Executing Profitable Energy Upgrades
Owners of existing and planned commercial buildings can use various energy credit and incentive programs to provide economic support for energy-related facilities and upgrades like energy efficiency measures, renewable energy generation, and improved insulation...
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First Circuit Court Decision Highlights Key Insurance Coverage Issues for Construction Defects
Earlier this month, in Admiralty Insurance Company et. al. v. Tocci Building Corporation et. al , the First Circuit Court of Appeals offered important guidance on the scope of insurance coverage for construction defect claims...