Judges won’t be able meet their historical obligations without accepting some brand-new changes.
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Judge hears arguments to dismiss class-action lawsuit against CMP
The plaintiffs argue that Central Maine Power owes customers as much as $200 million in damages for overcharging them after the launch of a new billing and metering system.
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Enforcement of Maine’s strict online privacy law begins without clear strategy
The state’s attorney general said most internet service providers affirm they are complying, but a group of large providers is fighting the law in court.
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Maine courts will allow public, press to watch hearings online
The Maine Judicial Branch is asking for $8.5 million in emergency federal funds to improve those video and telephone hearings.
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Grand juries return to courthouses across Maine
The coronavirus put on hiatus the confidential arm of the judicial system that hands up indictments, stalling hundreds of cases across the state.
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Investors’ lawsuit advances against Prime Automotive owner
A Texas law firm claims the owner of Prime Automotive Group, which operates 9 dealerships in Maine, has been running a Ponzi scheme in which investors have lost $1.8 billion.
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Federal agents seize former Maine Med official’s luxury items in alleged fraud case
Prosecutors say Joshua Frances, of Falmouth, used his position to illegally acquire a sailboat and fishing boat for his personal use.
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ACLU steps in to support Maine’s online privacy law
Internet industry groups filed a lawsuit challenging the law, which takes effect in July and is seen as one of the strictest in the country.
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Maine companies in bankruptcy sue federal agency for denying them emergency loans
The three companies say they were unfairly denied Paycheck Protection Program funds because they are in Chapter 11 reorganization.
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Maine courts will resume activities gradually, starting in June
Hours will expand to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting June 1, but some hearings will still be held via video or telephone beyond September.