Legal

Vulnerable Mainers Often Enter Guardianships Without Legal Aid, Report Finds

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Augusta, Maine — A new analysis by Disability Rights Maine highlights a concerning trend in the state’s guardianship system, revealing that an overwhelming majority of adults placed under court-appointed guardians have no legal representation. The study, covering the years 2019 to 2021, exposes that 75% of these individuals did not have an attorney to advocate for their rights during the critical moments when their autonomy was being removed. Disability Rights Maine, under the leadership of Legal Director Lauren Wille, has been pivotal in addressing this issue, striving to rectify cases where the rights of adults, … Read more

Trainer Serpe Takes Legal Action Against HISA, Demands Jury Trial

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Lexington, Ky. – Thoroughbred trainer Philip A. Serpe has filed a lawsuit against the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), challenging a suspension and seeking a jury trial to dispute the charges against him. According to Serpe’s legal team, this action was necessary after he was suspended without what they deem to be a fair hearing, potentially setting a significant precedent in the way racing regulations are enforced. Serpe’s disagreement with HISA revolves around the suspension he received, allegedly due to his horse’s exposure to prohibited substances. His legal argument underscores a perceived absence of … Read more

Legal Analyst Critiques Trump’s Plan to Sue CBS Over Edited Interview, Calls Lawsuit Unnecessary

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Washington, D.C. — Legal analyst and attorney Jonathan Turley, renowned for his role on Fox News, recently expressed his view that a lawsuit threatened by former President Donald Trump against CBS would be legally unfounded and unnecessary. In a blog post, Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, advised against such legal action despite ongoing criticisms of media bias during electoral coverage. Trump’s dispute stems from a “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris which aired early this month, prompting accusations from Trump that the piece was “deceptively edited.” Following the broadcast, Trump … Read more

Alec Baldwin Returns to SNL Spotlight as Fox’s Brett Baier After Legal Battles

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New York — Alec Baldwin made his return to “Saturday Night Live” for the first time since his involvement in the “Rust” film set shooting incident which had previously led to manslaughter charges against him. These charges were recently dismissed, marking a significant turn in the actor’s legal saga. On the show’s latest episode, part of its 50th anniversary season, Baldwin took on the role of Fox News anchor Brett Baier in the opening skit. During the episode, Baldwin’s portrayal featured a humorous interruption of Maya Rudolph, who reprised her role as Vice President Kamala … Read more