Allen County hosting summit to increase mental health awareness, put spotlight on community needs
A first-of-its kind summit next week in Allen County will focus on mental health issues that impact people from all walks of life.
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Expired involuntary commitment appeal not moot, but COA affirms commitment order
A man’s appeal of his expired temporary involuntary commitment order was not moot, the Court of Appeals of Indiana ruled Thursday. However, the COA also affirmed a trial’s court judgment that granted a petition for the man’s commitment.
ISBA sees change, results from strategic plan: Bar association looks to deliver more value to members
When the Indiana State Bar Association unveiled its new strategic plan in 2021, the group had four major areas of focus as it looked to deliver more value to its members. That plan will technically “end” in 2023, but its principles will have a lasting effect.
A piece of history: DOC inmates craft new Supreme Court table spotlighting justices past, present
When Vince Stanley and a group of inmates started a project to build a new table for the Indiana Supreme Court’s conference room, they had to figure out how to make it functional for the court’s five justices while adding unique details.
IN Northern District, 7th Circuit still waiting for vacancies to be filled: Magnus-Stinson announcement means IN Southern District will also soon have an opening
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson has announced she will be assuming senior status in July 2024. That means the Biden administration will need to fill another federal judicial vacancy in Indiana.
Mistaken legal advice doesn’t rise to level of ‘extraordinary circumstance,’ 7th Circuit rules in affirming district court dismissal of habeas petition
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recognized that a man sentenced to a term of 72 years in prison was given erroneous legal advice to postpone the filing of his petition for a writ of habeas corpus, but affirmed a district court’s ruling to dismiss the petition.
District court committed no reversible error in sentencing drug trafficker to 25 years in prison, 7th Circuit affirms
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court’s 25-year prison sentence for a Kokomo man convicted of drug trafficking, rejecting the man’s claims that the court relied on hearsay and erred in applying an obstruction-of-justice enhancement.
IN Supreme Court issues public reprimand to Bristol attorney
A Bristol attorney has been publicly reprimanded by the Indiana Supreme Court in an order issued Thursday.
Kolar fields 1st questions from Senate Judiciary Committee as 7th Circuit nominee
The nominee to fill an Indiana vacancy on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals faced some challenging questions on Capitol Hill on Wednesday as he took a first step toward possible confirmation by the full U.S. Senate.
Defendant received fair trial despite prejudicial statements in front of jurors, COA affirms
The Court of Appeals of Indiana relied on controlling precedent to affirm a lower court’s ruling that three prospective Cass County jurors could remain fair and impartial even after they heard prejudicial statements made against a defendant.
IN Supreme Court finds court reporter in contempt for delays, failure to comply with orders
The Indiana Supreme Court has found an Allen County court reporter in contempt for her repeated delays in filing a requested court transcript and her failure to comply with the court’s orders.
IN Tax Court affirms review board’s decision in Elkhart property assessment dispute
An Elkhart multibuilding apartment property’s disputed tax assessments for 2016, 2017 and 2018 should revert to the property’s 2015 assessed value, the Indiana Tax Court affirmed Friday in upholding the Indiana Board of Tax Review’s ruling.
Magnus-Stinson assuming senior status next summer
Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson confirmed Friday she will assume senior status on July 1, 2024. President Joe Biden has not yet publicly announced his nominee to succeed her.
COA affirms trial court’s award for $4.3M to Illumination; Vannin petitions for rehearing, looks for reversal
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed a trial court’s judgment awarding more than $4.3 million to a Lafayette company that put a down payment in 2020 toward the purchase of 705,300 boxes of nitrile gloves, but never received the full order of gloves.
ABA resolution strenghtens requirement for attorney vigilance: Resolution passes after spirited debate by delegates
A resolution passed by the American Bar Association House of Delegates this month aims to ensure attorneys are vigilant about their clients and don’t unknowingly get caught up in a client’s criminal or fraudulent activities.
Librarians concerned new law could have ‘chilling effect’: HEA 1447 creates process for book challenges, prohibits ‘obscene’ materials
A new Indiana law set to take effect in 2024 has some public school librarians feeling uneasy, as the state has put in place procedures for challenging books and will require school libraries to prepare a publicly available catalog of materials.
Shareholder agreement enforceable, commercial court master properly appointed, COA affirms
A commercial court acted within its discretion in appointing a master to enforce the terms of a settlement agreement reached in a shareholder lawsuit, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed Tuesday.
7th Circuit vacates forfeiture, finds district court lacked authority in amending judgment
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court’s preliminary order for forfeiture against a man convicted of child pornography-related crimes in a per curiam order issued Wednesday and reinstated a final judgment issued in 2020.
COA affirms post-conviction court’s denial of change of judge motion to man serving 48-year sentence
A post-conviction court displayed no bias or prejudice and did not clearly err when it denied a man’s change of judge motion, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed Wednesday.
COA cites doctrine of laches, affirms trial court’s award of summary judgment to bank
A bank’s request to dismiss a long-dormant civil lawsuit for failure to prosecute was untimely, but a trial court was correct in entering summary judgment for the bank based on the doctrine of laches, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed Wednesday.