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.
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Toyota steps up threat to end its agreement with Prime dealership in Saco
The company said it will terminate Prime Toyota’s authority to operate as a Toyota dealer unless certain conditions are met.
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Maine’s highest court gives go-ahead to CMP corridor referendum
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upholds a lower court ruling to allow the referendum question on the November ballot.
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Maine courts will hold additional virtual hearings
The latest order still restricts court hours, and some types of hearings and trials will still be delayed
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Maine Voices: For the divorced, co-parenting in a pandemic is problematic
Legal practitioners offer some perspective on how to abide by Maine’s stay-at-home order.
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U.S. Supreme Court sides with Maine Affordable Care Act insurer
Community Health Options had sued the federal government for $59 million in subsidies it said it was owed.
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Chief justice to step down from state’s high court to lead UMaine law school
Leigh Saufley, the first woman to serve as chief justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, will leave after 19 years on the job to become dean of the University of Maine School of Law in Portland.
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CMP corridor referendum still on track after legal challenges
Opponents of Central Maine Power Co.’s proposed power line through the state’s western mountains get 2,000 signatures tossed, but still have a margin of 3,000 for a ballot measure.
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Christian-concert promoter in Freeport found liable for investment fraud
A judge found Jeffrey Wall of Freeport and his company used investors’ money to pay off debts after promising to fund music concerts and festivals.