maine supreme judicial court Archives

Maine high court opposes proposed DOJ rule on investigations into federal attorneys

by Emily Allen April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

The Department of Justice is considering a rule that would suspend state bar investigations into its attorneys, pending the federal agency’s reviews.

Elections, News, Politics

Expansion of ranked-choice voting would be unconstitutional, Maine high court finds

by Rachel Ohm April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

The opinion issued Monday comes as lawmakers are considering a bill, LD 1666, to expand ranked-choice voting to general election races for governor and the state Legislature.

Business, Maine, News

Tito’s Vodka maker must pay $749K in Maine taxes and fines, court rules

by Kelley Bouchard April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Fifth Generation Inc. of Austin, Texas, failed to pay taxes on thousands of cases of vodka sold in Maine, the justices found.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine high court hears arguments for and against expansion of ranked-choice voting

by Rachel Ohm April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Wednesday’s hearing came as lawmakers have asked the court to issue an advisory opinion in response to a bill that would expand the voting system for use in gubernatorial and legislative races.

News, Politics

Senate confirms Janet Mills’ pick for Maine Supreme Judicial Court opening

by Billy Kobin March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Chief Deputy Attorney General Chris Taub is the Democratic governor’s 7th nominee for Maine’s high court.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Maine Senate unanimously confirms nominee to state’s highest court

by Staff Report March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Christopher Taub, who has worked for years in the Maine attorney general’s office, was nominated to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court by Gov. Janet Mills in mid-March.