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August 3, 2017

Michael E. High
Christopher S. McLoon

Drummond Woodsum Represents Maine Biotechnology Services in Sale to BBI Group Holding Ltd

Drummond Woodsum represented Maine Biotechnology Services, Inc. and its owner Joe Chandler in a recent sale of the business to BBI Group Holding Ltd.,..

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Business & Corporate
 
July 13, 2017

Edward (Ted) J. Kelleher

Drummond Woodsum Attorney Ted Kelleher Quoted in Recent Boston Globe Article

The Boston Globe
When it comes to embarrassing political headlines, Maine is usually miles ahead of Massachusetts. That’s thanks in large part to Governor Paul LePage who’s known for, um, his bombastic style. But on at least one issue, Maine political observers and lobbyists say, the Pine Tree state has bragging rights over the Bay State...

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Regulated Substances
 
July 12, 2017

Edward (Ted) J. Kelleher

Drummond Woodsum Attorney Ted Kelleher Quoted on Maine Public Radio

Maine Rublic Radio
The legislative committee implementing Maine’s recreational marijuana law is ramping up efforts to allow for the commercial sale of a drug now legal in eight states. Some hope the retail system will be up and running a year from now, but lawmakers and advocates warn that it could take longer...

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Regulated Substances
 
July 10, 2017

Edward R. Benjamin, Jr.
Adrianne E. Fouts

Adrianne Fouts and Edward Benjamin Obtain Victory for the Falmouth Police Department Before the First Circuit Court of Appeals in a Wrongful Arrest, Excessive Force and Discrimination Case

Adrianne Fouts and Edward Benjamin successfully defended the Falmouth Police Department in an appeal before the First Circuit Court of Appeals brought by a former resident of the Town of Falmouth who challenged the lawfulness of her arrest...

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June 29, 2017

Jessica Garretson Joins Drummond Woodsum as HR Manager

Drummond Woodsum is pleased to announce that Jessica Garretson has joined the firm as an HR Manager...

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June 16, 2017

Keriann Roman
Matthew R. Serge

Matt Serge and Keriann Roman Lectured on the New Accessory Dwelling Unit Law at the 23rd Annual Spring Zoning and Planning Conference

Drummond Woodsum attorneys Matt Serge and Keriann Roman presented at the 23rd Annual Spring Zoning and Planning Conference Hosted by the New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning. In their presentation, The New Accessory Dwellings Law: How Are Municipalities Responding..

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Municipal Law
 
June 14, 2017

Kimberly A. Pacelli

Kimberly Pacelli Joins Drummond Woodsum's Higher Education Practice

Portland, ME - Drummond Woodsum is pleased to welcome Kimberly Pacelli as the newest member of the Higher Education practice group. As an Attorney and Higher Education Consultant Kim will be providing advice and counsel to higher education clients on a wide variety of matters including compliance, training, policy development, employment and benefits, student conduct policy and processes, and campus speech issues.

Kim is returning to Drummond Woodsum after serving as Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs at Bowdoin College and Associate Dean of Student Life at Harvard College. In both roles, she had substantial leadership and management experience over program and personnel for a variety of student life areas, including the dean’s office, residential life and housing, and health and counseling services, among others. “Her experience as an attorney combined with her hands-on campus experience gives her a unique perspective on the complexity of legal issues facing colleges and universities today.  "She is a valuable addition to the Higher Education practice and we are excited to welcome her back to the firm,” commented Ann Chapman, Higher Education Practice Group Leader.

Kim earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Bowdoin College, a Master of Education, Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and she is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law where she received a juris doctor in 2011.

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Higher Education
 
June 6, 2017

Adam R. Cote

Adam Cote Represents Kennebunk Light and Power District in a Deal for one of the State’s Largest Solar Arrays

Drummond Woodsum attorney Adam Cote represented Kennebunk Light and Power District in a recent negotiation resulting in a 20-year deal that’s designed to support construction of one of the state’s largest solar arrays in operation. Cote leads Drummond Woodsum’s Energy and Public Utilities Practice group..

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Energy and Public Utility Law
 
May 30, 2017

Jerrol A. Crouter

Attorney Jerry Crouter Honored With Equal Justice Hero Award

Maine Equal Justice Partners honored Portland attorney Jerry Crouter with its Pro Bono Equal Justice Hero Award...

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Litigation
 
May 20, 2017

Edward (Ted) J. Kelleher

As Maine Towns Face Sticky Issues Raised by Recreational Pot, Some Just Say No


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