Corporate and M&A

Resort Services

Representative Matters

  • Successfully defended Sunday River in jury trial regarding claim of alleged ski school negligence.
  • Successfully defended Sugarloaf in jury trial regarding alleged ski school negligence.
  • Currently representing ski area trade association in stakeholder negotiations and legislative lobbying on legislation and subsequent regulations addressing water withdrawal in Maine; proposed air regulations affecting diesel engines and ski lift backup motors in Maine.
  • Successfully negotiated favorable cash out settlement agreement for Heavenly ski resort for a Superfund liability claim in California.
  • Negotiated renewal of master property management agreement between Mount Snow and quarter share condominium homeowners association for Mount Snow Grand Summit hotel.
  • Assisted Killington ski resort in successful negotiation of special rate energy contract with Central Vermont Public Service.
  • Assisted Mount Snow resort in negotiation of revision to special rate energy contract with Green Mountain Power Company.
  • Negotiated financing, construction agreements and architectural contracts and obtained necessary environmental and zoning approvals for construction of townhouse project at Sunday River ski resort.
  • Represented coalition of timeshare entities in successfully drafting and obtaining enactment of amendments to Maine property tax assessment provisions affecting timeshares.
  • Negotiated purchase and sale contract for gondola and gondola cars for Heavenly ski resort.
  • On behalf of Heavenly ski resort and American Skiing Company's real estate company, successfully negotiated establishment of redevelopment district in City of South Lake Tahoe, CA, funded with tax exempt bonds and hotel occupancy taxes, allowing development of gondola from Heavenly ski resort to downtown development district and a substantial interval ownership hotel.

Firm Highlights

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Legal Foundations Lunch and Learn Series: Understanding Indemnity Clauses

Our Legal Foundations Lunch and Learn Series features monthly 30-minute webinars that provide in-depth insights into recent updates, industry trends, and key issues impacting the construction industry. Preti Flaherty attorneys Kenneth Rubinstein and Nicholas...

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Important Updates to American Arbitration Association Construction Industry Rules and Mediation Procedures

The American Arbitration Association (AAA) updated its Construction Industry Rules and Mediation procedures (AAA Rules), effective March 1, 2024, marking the first update since 2015. The updates are important because the AAA Rules are...

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Sigmund Schutz to moderate panel at 36th Annual Media and the Law Seminar: Under Attack! Existential Threats to Journalism and Free Speech

From unlawful searches and seizures of newsrooms and highly contentious litigation to physical harassment and calls for violence online, journalists and news organizations are under attack like never before. At the 36 th Annual...

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Failure to Follow Your Contract's Notice Requirements Can be Costly

In Kinetic Systems, Inc. v. IPS-Integrated Projects Services, LLC et. al., No.: 20-cv-1125 (D.N.H. February 6, 2024), the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire granted summary judgment for a general contractor...

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USCIS Announces H-1B Registration Period for FY2025: New “Beneficiary Centric” Registration Process and Increased Fees

USCIS has recently announced a series of changes that will impact the FY2025 H-1B registration system and cap filing season. H-1B Registration Period and Organizational Accounts As in prior years, under this process, prospective petitioners...

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Helping Employers Navigate the New Independent Contractor Rule and Compliance Challenges

On March 11 th , the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) new Independent Contractor Rule goes into effect.  As your organization readies itself for compliance, it’s imperative to scrutinize your independent contractor classifications...

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Hire Education: Best Practices for Onboarding New Employees

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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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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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...