Representative Matters

  • Represented a CFO in a criminal prosecution and related civil suit - Represented a Chief Financial Officer of a large corporation who was indicted for theft by deception and sued civilly by the corporation.
  • Defended financial firms against cease and desist orders - Represented multinational financial firms in defending against cease and desist orders issued by the New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation.
  • Avoided prosecution to help keep companies in business - Represented a defense department contractor who was being investigated for shipping low quality parts to the military. We quickly resolved the error and avoided prosecution, keeping the company in business.
  • Protected a large employer from prosecution - For a multinational company with 6,000 employees worldwide, we successfully represented it during an internal investigation of employees suspected of fraudulently manipulating sales figures. We successfully protected the employer from prosecution.
  • Bribery investigation for multinational company - Successfully represented a multinational company in a commercial bribery investigation where the company was not charged. Also coordinated multiple civil fraud suits and conducted internal investigation to uncover and end further fraud.
  • Represented a COO in a criminal prosecution - Represented the Chief Operational Officer who was indicted in federal court relating to an alleged Ponzi scheme.

Firm Highlights

News

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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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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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...

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Maine HR Convention: Navigating AI in the Hiring Process

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving part of our daily lives and is increasingly being used by employers. AI tools can help relieve some of the administrative burden on short-staffed HR teams, help find higher-quality candidates...

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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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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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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...