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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Belgrade, marina operator reach agreement in case that went to state Supreme Court
The Maine Supreme Court ruled the town did not err in denying permits to Brightside Wooden Boat Services.
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Restricted due to pandemic, evictions could resume next month in Maine
Central Maine landlords say their inability to evict nonpaying tenants has left them holding big bills.
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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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Seized Maine animals caught in legal pandemic limbo
The fate of animals seized by the state have long been drawn out in courts, but it’s been made worse by the coronavirus pandemic, animal caregivers say.
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Wex sued in UK court for canceling $1.7 billion acquisition
The Portland-based company had agreed to purchase two travel payment firms for $1.7 billion, but backed out because of the coronavirus pandemic.