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PublishedJune 11, 2023
Civil rights group may seek federal probe of Maine’s indigent defense system
A forthcoming report to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will detail shortcomings of legal services for the state’s poor.
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PublishedApril 20, 2023
Brazilian journalist threatened by country’s president to speak in Maine
Patricia Campos Mello to tell her story at Bates and Maine Law next week.
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PublishedApril 6, 2023
Bill aims to drop law school requirement to become licensed to practice in Maine
Rep. David Boyer of Poland is sponsoring a bill that would enable Mainers to seek experience in a law office as a prerequisite to become a lawyer.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2023
Maine Law paid a visit to UMF
Maine Law Admissions Director Caroline Wilshusen came to UMF to discuss with students, as well as members of the community, the need for law practices in rural communities and other topics.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2023
UMaine School of Law moves into Old Port office building
The 64,000-square-foot Fore Street office building also will house the University of Maine Graduate and Professional Center, the University of Maine Portland Gateway, and the University of Maine Graduate School of Business.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2022
Maine Supreme Judicial Court may reconsider a legal protection against home foreclosure
The court could overturn previous rulings that barred mortgage companies from refiling cases in which they failed to present proper evidence.
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PublishedMay 5, 2021
Committee recommends moving UMaine law school to temporary location in Old Port
Dean Leigh Saufley says the current law school building is ‘literally falling apart’ and the move is necessary as the university continues planning a new building on the USM campus.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2019
Reorganization aims to boost UMaine law school’s enrollment and finances
The University of Maine System trustees approve the reorganization, and initial steps toward a name change for the University of Southern Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2019
UMaine System to consider changes to Maine’s only law school
The University of Maine Board of Trustees will vote Sept. 16 on a proposal aimed at addressing financial challenges, growing enrollment and improving academic programming.
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