Our Employment Law Team hosted their annual Employment Law Summit yesterday. The day was filled with a wide array of programming, discussions on the best practices in the workplace, and insightful presentations for all Maine employers who attended.

Kudos to Attorney Greg Hansel who has been appointed to serve as co-chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Antitrust Section’s Unilateral Conduct Committee for the 2024-2025 year. Read more about the UCC and Greg’s role here - bit.ly/3Nmm1ak.

Ken Rubinstein and Nick Dube will be hosting their monthly Legal Foundations Lunch & Learn Series on Nov. 7th. This session will focus on the MA Retainage Act. Click the link to register. bit.ly/4hDa3Y0

Ken Rubinstein and Todd Griset will be presenting a webinar on “Executing Profitable Energy Upgrades” with Jewett Construction and John Turner Consulting on December 11th. Click the link to register. bit.ly/3ONO8zX

Bodie Colwell has been reappointed to serve on The International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation 2025 Board of Directors. Effective January 1, 2025, Bodie will serve as the U.S. Regional Co-Director. Congrats! bit.ly/3ZXueJj

We are pleased to share exciting news from Preti Flaherty! Cameron Ferrante and Spencer Hoffman have been promoted, recognizing their exceptional talent and dedication. Please join us in congratulating them on their well-deserved accomplishments.

Preti Flaherty’s John Cronan and ABC Maine will be hosting a webinar, ‘Mastering Changes in the Construction Process: What Contractors Need to Know’ on January 30th. Click the link to learn more and to register. bit.ly/4hteDqH

Kudos to David Van Slyke who has been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500! Click the link to read more about his recognition. bit.ly/3EjlnJr

On Feb 24th Ken Rubinstein and Nick Dube will be hosting a webinar, Navigating the Impact of the Shifting State of Tariffs, with discussions focusing on how the continuous policy changes are impacting the construction industry. Click the link to register. bit.ly/41kHl81

We are looking forward to hosting Oceantic Network’s Maine Member breakfast on February 26th. Click the link to register. bit.ly/3QwARMU

On March 19 Brooke Haley will kick off the Employment Law Breakfast series. This webinar will focus on Maine’s Paid Family Medical Leave. Click the link to register. bit.ly/3RcoV3h

On March 19, Ken Rubinstein and Nick Dube will be hosting a webinar ‘Major Tariff Changes Coming April 2 (or Sooner!)- How to Protect Your Projects’ highlighting preparations and potential disruptions of upcoming tariff changes. Click the link to register. bit.ly/4iyUQa4

Preti’s noted First Amendment attorney Sig Schutz will lead a dynamic panel, “Opening Up the Government: A Reporter’s Toolbox,” at the 2025 New England Newspaper Convention on March 29th.

New tariffs on aluminum, steel & asphalt are disrupting construction. While risk is inevitable, smart strategies can help. Join John Cronan and Nicholas Dube on April 1st for key updates & tips on budgeting, sourcing & staying profitable. Register here: bit.ly/423KwAa

Preti’s Greg Hansel will be chairing and moderating the panel, ‘Big Tech Lawsuits/Enforcement Update’ at the ABA’s 2025 Antitrust Spring Meeting on April 3rd. Click this link to register: ambar.org/atspring

Join AGC MA on April 1st for a panel on labor, economics & market trends in construction. Kenneth Rubinstein will moderate experts on interest rates, tariffs, workforce challenges & federal spending—plus networking. Register here: bit.ly/4hQttHI

New DEI policies & legal challenges are impacting construction & corporate sectors. Join AGC MA and Preti Flaherty’s Harper Weissburg & Kenneth Rubinstein on April 15 for a webinar on key updates & strategies to foster inclusive, compliant workplaces. #DEI bit.ly/4lfFPfg

New Executive Orders & legal challenges are reshaping DEI policies—HR teams, stay informed! Join Preti Flaherty’s Harper Weissburg on April 16 for a webinar on key legal updates, compliance strategies & best practices. #DEI #HR Register here: bit.ly/3G24mV6

Want to learn more about Maine’s proposed climate superfund legislation? Preti’s David Van Slyke and Kevin Osantowski take a deep dive into explaining it in our newly published blog. Read more here: bit.ly/4345sY8

Diving into the latest regulatory shifts and their impact on the water industry, Preti’s David Van Slyke will be presenting “The Changing Regulatory Environment: What the Heck is Going On?” on May 12 at the 2025 Spring New England Water Environment Association Conference.