Representative Matters

  • In re Auto Parts Antitrust Litigation – Represents direct purchasers of multiple auto parts in a price fixing class action pending in federal court in Detroit, Michigan.
  • In re Iowa Ready-Mix Concrete Antitrust Litigation – Represented direct purchasers of ready-mix concrete in price fixing class action in federal court in Sioux City, Iowa.
  • In re Marine Hose Antitrust Litigation – Represented direct purchasers of marine hose in price-fixing class action in federal court in Miami.
  • Semi-Materials Co. Lld v MEMC Electronic Materials et al - Represented Korean manufacturer of solar energy products in breach of contract claim against U.S. manufacturer of polysilicon feed source in federal court in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Lisa King v. Wyeth – Represented Wyeth in diet drug litigation.
  • Catherine Knowles v. VISA USA – Represented VISA USA in antitrust indirect purchaser class action in Maine.
  • Melnick v. Microsoft Corporation – Represented Microsoft in antitrust class action concerning its Windows operating system.
  • Robinson Manufacturing v. Bank of America Commercial LLC – Represented Bank of America in commercial dispute regarding the factoring of woolen mill receivables.
  • Davric Maine v. Rancourt – Represented individual defendant accused of antitrust violations in connection with harness horseracing in Maine.
  • Millett v. Atlantic Richfield, et al. - Represented Atlantic Richfield in class action concerning gasoline additive MTBE and groundwater contamination.
  • Karofsky v. Abbott Laboratories, et al. - Represented defendant American Home Products in antitrust class action concerning brand name pharmaceutical pricing.
  • National Semiconductor v. Foxboro - Represented National Semiconductor in dispute regarding design and installation of computerized control system for semiconductor fabrication cleanroom.
  • Lewiston Auburn Cellular Inc., et al.. v. Nynex Mobile Communications Company – Represented local cellular telephone company in partnership dispute arising out of loss of FCC cellular license for Portland, Maine.
  • Key Bank of Maine v. Mariculture, Inc. - Represented Key Bank of Maine in lender liability action arising out of the seizure of salmon aquaculture operation on Swan's Island, Maine.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine v. Maine Grocers Association Insurance Trust, - Represented ERISA plan in claim arising from embezzlement of plan assets by plan administrator.

Firm Highlights

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Re/Descheduling Marijuana Through Administrative Action

In the article "Re/Descheduling Marijuana Through Administrative Action" published in the Oklahoma Law Review , authors Scott Bloomberg, Alexandra Harriman, and Shane Pennington explore the complex legal framework surrounding the federal scheduling of marijuana...

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Attorney Jeffrey Thaler Named to 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Energy Law

Preti Flaherty’s attorney Jeffrey Thaler has been recognized by  Lawdragon  as one of the top 500 Leaders in Energy Law. This is Jeff’s third time named to this prestigious list since the first publication...

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Supreme Court Rules Certain Impact Fees Unconstitutional

A recent Supreme Court ruling in  Sheetz v. County of El Dorado  makes it clear that impact fees adopted by a legislative body may work as an unconstitutional taking of property. The Issue: This...

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Preti Flaherty Welcomes Trust and Estate Attorney Elise Salek to the Firm

Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce that Elise Salek has joined the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Practicing out of the firm’s Concord, New Hampshire office, Elise brings nearly three decades of experience...

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Benchmark Litigation Names Preti Flaherty 2024 “Maine Firm of the Year"

Benchmark Litigation  has named Preti Flaherty as 2024 Litigation Firm of the Year in the State of Maine. Through extensive peer- and- client reviewed research, as well as analysis of casework; the Benchmark Awards...

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Conducting Success: Tuning Up Your Discipline and Performance Framework

As an HR professional, hiring the right talent, addressing employee needs, and managing terminations are just a few of the most challenging problems that arise. During this year's three-part Employment Breakfast Webinar Series, we'll...

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Preti Attorneys File Suit Against Al-Generated Robocalls in the 2024 NH Presidential Primary

Representing the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, the League of Women Voters of the United States, and individual voters, Preti Flaherty, with co-counsel, filed a federal lawsuit against Steve Kramer, Lingo Telecom...

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When to Say Goodbye: Navigating Leave and Terminations

As an HR professional, hiring the right talent, addressing employee needs, and managing terminations are just a few of the most challenging problems that arise. During this year's three-part Employment Breakfast Webinar Series, we'll...

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131st Legislature Second Regular Session Update

Adjournment and Veto Day After a marathon last day of session, members of the Preti Legislative Practice Group were at the State House on April 18 th to witness the Maine State Legislature head...

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Maine Government Contracting and Procurement Update: Public Access Under FOAA to Trade Secrets in Proposals and Bid Documents

Those doing business with state, county, and local government in Maine need to know their way around public records laws. What is the risk that sensitive or proprietary business information submitted in response to...