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Maine woman wins federal court battle over faulty $189,471 foreclosure notice

In a landmark decision, a federal court upheld that Maine's foreclosure notification regulations extend protections to non-borrowing spouses. This case highlighted a scenario where a woman faced foreclosure due to her husband's refinancing actions, taken without her consent. The lender's notice was found lacking in clarity regarding amounts owed, underscoring…

The Times of India · Oct 27

‘Survivor’ winner won $1 million in 2000; now owes $3.29 million in taxes

Richard Hatch, the first winner of Survivor, has been ordered to pay $3.29 million to the US government over unpaid tax liabilities dating back to 2000, 2001 and 2012. The March 2026 judgment comes more than 25 years after his $1.01 million win. Hatch is representing himself as he appeals…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Statement About Maine Lobster Industry as a Whole Can't Be Actionable Group Defamation

From today's First Circuit decision today in Bean Maine Lobster, Inc. v. Monterey Bay Aquarium Found., written by Judge Julie… The post Statement About Maine Lobster Industry as a Whole Can't Be Actionable Group Defamation appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Oct 9

Because KBJ Denied Administrative Stay in Third-Country Removal Case, The Application Should Be Referred To The Full Court Now

Justice Jackson gave the respondents a leisurely four days to respond.

Reason · Sep 25

U.S. Court Stops Rapid Third-Country Deportations Across the Country

A federal appeals panel curbed Trump's fast-track deportations to third countries, requiring notice — but DHS says the ruling isn't in effect yet.

Latin Times · Sep 20

Judges Formally Declare 'More Streamlined' Trump Deportation Policy 'Unlawful' Over a 'Bedrock Principle'

The First Circuit ruled that the Trump administration's policy of deporting immigrants to third countries violated federal statutes and regulations by denying adequate notice and safeguards.

International Business Times UK · Sep 20

Can't hastily deport to a third country: What US appeals court ruling says

A US federal appeals court has ruled that immigrants facing deportation to countries where they have no ties must receive sufficient notice and a meaningful opportunity to challenge their removal before being sent there. A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit unanimously struck down…

The Times of India · Sep 19

No Closed Trial for Billion-Dollar Maine Lottery Winner Suing Over Alleged Violation of Non-Disclosure Agreement

I have more details on this morning's First Circuit decision (written by Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson) in Doe v. Smith… The post No Closed Trial for Billion-Dollar Maine Lottery Winner Suing Over Alleged Violation of Non-Disclosure Agreement appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 15

U.S. Supreme Court leaves order blocking USPS absentee/mail-in voting rules in place for 2026 election

On Sept. 14, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to reverse a lower court order blocking the implementation of an executive order President Donald Trump (R) issued in March that would prohibit the delivery of absentee/mail-in ballots to anyone not enrolled by state election officials in a U.S. Postal Service portal.

Ballotpedia · Sep 15

Judge Pauses Pediatricians' Lawsuit Over Kennedy's Vaccine Changes as Families Await October 6 Appeals Court Argument

A federal judge paused the AAP vaccine lawsuit ahead of an Oct. 6 appeals argument. What the March order still blocks and what families can do now.

Medical Daily · Sep 15