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Maine drops residency requirement for recreational marijuana businesses
Since Mainers voted to pass the Maine Marijuana Legalization Act in 2016, lawmakers have been wrestling with how to regulate sales. Last week, recreational marijuana businesses in Maine cleared a major hurdle to operation...
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Preti Flaherty Attorney Tim Bryant Selected by Franchise Times as “Legal Eagle”
For the twelfth year in a row, Preti Flaherty attorney Tim Bryant has been recognized as a Franchise Times magazine “Legal Eagle.” Nominated by their peers, franchise attorneys chosen for this honor are considered among...
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Preti Flaherty COVID-19 Resources
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Preti Flaherty's attorneys have maintained a constant stream of the most up-to-date information and resources for our clients, business partners, and others struggling to navigate these complex...
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Maine Legislative Alert: Lodging reservations may begin immediately for June 1st stays
Some good news was announced during today’s daily COVID-19 daily briefing regarding Maine’s lodging establishments. Commissioner Heather Johnson announced that, effective immediately, Maine lodging facilities can begin accepting future reservations for stays beginning June...
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Eighteen Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected as Chambers USA Leaders in Their Field
Eighteen Preti Flaherty attorneys and five practice groups have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business , the highly regarded directory of leading attorneys and...
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COVID-19 and Contractual Non-Performance
Managing Risk on Existing Projects In contractual relationships extreme events may occur through no fault of the impacted party, temporarily inhibiting or completely preventing performance. During this pandemic, the inability of businesses to provide...
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Officer-involved Shootings Video - Maine Behind the Curve on Public Access to Information
More than three months after officers were involved in a fatal shooting of a Minot, Maine, resident, the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office and the Office of the Attorney General continue to deny requests to...
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As More States Release COVID-19 Cases by Town, Maine Says It Could Take 6 Months
As more states continue to release information on the number and distribution of coronavirus cases, officials from Maine's public health agency claim that making tallies available to the public under the state's Freedom of...
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Preti Flaherty Attorney William Saturley Named Among America’s Top 100 “Bet-the-Company Litigators” for 2020
Preti Flaherty is proud to announce that attorney William Saturley has been selected for inclusion on the list of America’s Top 100 “Bet-the-Company Litigators” for 2020. America’s Top 100 recognizes the most qualified and...
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Owner's Guide to Mitigating COVID-19 Risks in the AIA A201-2017 General Conditions
While the AIA A201-2017 is generally a well-understood contract, COVID-19 presents new logistical and economic risks that can leave owners at risk unless edits are made. This guide focuses on changes to the AIA...