State Court

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has raised concerns about a federal proposal affecting how attorney misconduct is reviewed. The court says a new U.S. Department of Justice rule could limit…

The Maine State Bar Association has voiced strong opposition to a Department of Justice proposal allowing internal federal review over state bar complaints against DOJ attorneys. The association warns this…

The Maine Judicial Branch has announced a new adult drug treatment court for Aroostook County beginning this summer. The program aims to improve outcomes for individuals struggling with substance use…

The Maine Law Review and Colby College will hold a conference on rural law practice on April 24. The event aims to address challenges facing rural communities while highlighting opportunities…

A federal appeals court sided with Attorney General Aaron M. Frey against new federal limits on homelessness grants affecting thousands across Maine. The ruling prevents immediate loss of stable housing…

The Maine Judicial Branch will implement statewide electronic filing across all case types in York County beginning March 30. This update includes new procedures for attorneys while providing support resources…

The Maine Judicial Branch will host a virtual presentation on March 18 about implementing eCourts in Aroostook County. Attorneys and professional filers are encouraged to attend as electronic filing launches…

The Maine Judicial Branch has released a schedule to complete the rollout of Maine eCourts and electronic filing (eFiling) in all remaining trial courts by February 2027.

Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill will deliver the State of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Maine State Legislature…

Members of the Maine Domestic Abuse Homicide Review Panel, along with Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, presented the 15th Biennial Report at a press conference held…

Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey has joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in criticizing the U.S. Department of Justice’s recent actions toward Minnesota.

The Supreme Judicial Court has adopted amendments to the Maine Rules of Electronic Court Systems (MRECS).

The Maine Attorney General’s Office has created a dedicated email address for residents to report actions by federal agents in the state.

The Maine Judicial Branch is set to host a virtual presentation today at noon regarding the rollout of Maine eCourts and electronic filing (eFiling) in Judicial Region 1, which covers…

The Maine Judicial Branch will expand its Maine eCourts system to all case types in Judicial Region 4 on February 2, 2026.

The Maine Judicial Branch has announced that the next phase of its digital court system, Maine eCourts, is set to launch in York County courts this March.

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from implementing changes to its Continuum of Care grant program.

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, along with a coalition of 20 states, has won a lawsuit against the Trump Administration regarding its attempt to shut down the Federal Emergency Management…

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey has commented on a recent decision by the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts, which ruled in favor of a coalition challenging federal restrictions on wind…

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey has announced the beginning of Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, which will focus on investigating four major voice service providers: Inteliquent, Bandwidth, Lumen, and…

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey has joined a coalition of 20 other plaintiffs in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), alleging that recent…

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that will prevent new restrictions from being placed on services funded by the Victims of…