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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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Reminder to Continue to Update Policies and Practices to Reflect Latest COVID-19 Guidance
You might be sick of thinking about COVID-19 but people are still getting sick and employers must take appropriate action to keep the workplace safe. There has been a steady increase this summer in...
Press Coverage
Woman Charged with Starting Massive Blaze That Consumed Pittston Residence
On May 10, a woman in Pittston was issued a summons for an outdoors burning violation for a fire that destroyed her home and spread to another building nearby. Officials from the Forest Protection...
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Preti Flaherty Welcomes Attorneys Joshua J. Biermann, Laura E. Jensen, and Michael J. Melusky to the Firm
Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the arrival of three new associates to the firm’s Portland office: Joshua J. Biermann, Laura E. Jensen, and Michael J. Melusky. Josh Biermann is a graduate of the...
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First Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Against Maine Residency Requirements for the Medical Cannabis Industry
The First Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday struck down the Maine law that requires owners of medical cannabis dispensaries to be Maine residents. The Court affirmed a decision from the federal court in...
Event
55th Annual Transportation Law Institute
The global supply chain has been disrupted by worldwide events over the past few years. No one is immune from the effects of world issues, and this panel, moderated by Preti Flaherty's Daniel Sonneborn...
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Preti Flaherty Welcomes Attorneys S. Michael Adams, II; Colin T. Barrett; Thomas J. Druan, Jr.; Nicholas P. Janzen; and Thomas C. LeBlond to the Firm
Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the arrival of attorneys S. Michael Adams, II; Colin T. Barrett; Thomas J. Druan, Jr.; Nicholas P. Janzen; and Thomas C. LeBlond. Mike Adams joins the firm’s Real...
Event
Pachios on the News, with Guest Maine Gubernatorial Candidate Paul LePage
Publication
Considerations When Terminating a Foreign Worker (H-1B, H-1B1, E-1/E-2, E-3, TN, L-1, O-1)
Terminating an employee is always a difficult decision. Terminating a foreign worker has additional challenges and consequences that must be considered, and employers must ensure they comply with state and federal law. An employer...
Event
ACC NextGen Starter Brief: Bankruptcy
In order to keep your business running, you rely on suppliers, vendors, and distributors. What if one of those businesses is in financial trouble and may file for bankruptcy? What if they do file...