Preti Flaherty Attorney from Midcoast recognized
The Times Record
December 7, 2016
Michael Smith was recognized as a Rising Star in the 2016 list of New England Super Lawyers.
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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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Preti Flaherty Announces Promotion of Cameron Ferrante, Effective January 1, 2025
Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the promotion of Cameron Ferrante. Cameron Ferrante has been promoted to Partner . A seasoned attorney in the firm’s Municipal Law and Finance Practice Group, Cam specializes in...
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The Budget Saga
As one may have gathered from the headlines and political stories in the local news outlets, the atmosphere is cantankerous at the State House and has been for several weeks now. A little before...
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Committee Assignments for the 132nd Maine State Legislature
Committee assignments have been announced for the 132 nd Maine State Legislature. There are changes to chairs and membership for many reasons. Most changes are simply due to term limits, failure to win re-election...
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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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Legislative Budget Update
Legislative Update Governor Mills unveiled both her Supplemental Budget proposal (LD 209) for 2025 and her Biennial Budget proposal (LD 210) for FY ‘26 and ’27. The Supplemental Budget is a $94 million proposal...
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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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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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Swearing-In Day Leadership and Constitutional Officers Elections
Swearing-in Day for the newly elected 132nd Maine State Legislature took place on Wednesday, December 4th. This is the day that the House and Senate convene the legislative session and each votes for their...
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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...