Indiana Supreme Court justices easily win vote for retention
Each of the three justices — Chief Justice Loretta Rush and Justices Mark Massa and Derek Molter — were supported for retention by at least 68 percent of the voters.
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Federal district court dismisses doctor’s suit against IU Health for terminating medical privileges
The U. S. District Court in Indianapolis dismissed a lawsuit against Indiana University Health after the health network terminated a doctor’s medical privileges at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital.
Former Evansville addiction counselor has license revoked following prison sentence
An Evansville addiction counselor who illegally dealt drugs to his patients will no longer be licensed in Indiana to provide counseling.
Muncie man convicted of 2022 triple murder
In addition to the three murder charges, Devin X. Myers, 30, also was convicted of armed robbery, criminal confinement, conspiracy to commit robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice.
Federal court orders Indianapolis business to cease preparing tax returns
The IRS estimated that Juan Santiago’s fraudulent tax preparation activities had caused about $1.3 million in tax harm to the United States Treasury each year.
GOP precinct committeeman charged with stealing ballots
Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings said Savage’s arrest will hold him accountable for his alleged behavior and let the community know that his allegations that the election is fraudulent are not accurate.
Six judges selected as finalists for two vacancies on Marion Superior Court
The selection process will fill vacancies created by the upcoming retirements of Marion Superior Court Judges John Hanley and Mark Stoner.
Rokita and TV horror host Sammy Terry try to scare up interest in unclaimed property
The unclaimed property division returned $81 million to Hoosiers in 2023, and hundreds of millions remain to be claimed.
Indiana Supreme Court certifies six senior judges
Courts use senior judges as a replacement in the absence of a regular judge, as a complement to the regular judge or to oversee the processing of certain types of cases or court programs.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in public records dispute
The dispute centers on whether the state should have to pay the attorney fees of a man who sought certain public records from the Indiana Election Division.
2 former Indiana correctional officers sentenced to federal prison for stealing inmates’ identities
The two worked as correctional officers at the New Castle Correctional Facility, a privately managed prison within the Indiana Department of Correction.
290 new lawyers admitted to the bar in fall ceremony
Of the 290 new lawyers admitted this month, 289 passed the bar exam in July and one passed in February.
7th Circuit to hear oral arguments at Maurer School of Law
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals is paying a visit to the Indiana University Maurer School of Law this week, as the appellate court will hold oral arguments for six cases at the law school.
Dentons expands services to Africa in new combinations
Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm with a presence in Indiana, is expanding its services across the Atlantic, combining with law firms in Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, and Senegal.
Indiana Northern District picks Andrew Teel as new magistrate judge
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana has selected one of the district’s law clerks to replace a retiring magistrate judge next year in the court’s Fort Wayne division.
Company sues high-end auto dealer for breach of contract over $1.2M
An Indianapolis area-based automobile dealer has been sued for allegedly breaching a contract and failing to return $1.2 million to the plaintiff.
State bar association welcomes Crown Point attorney as new president at annual summit
New Indiana State Bar Association President Michael Jasaitis urged members at the group’s annual summit to continue their efforts at recruiting and retaining attorneys and promoting the profession to elementary and high school students.
IN Supreme Court holding oral arguments for Avon teen appealing juvenile adjudication
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments later this month for a case involving a 15 year-old Hendricks County juvenile who is appealing his adjudication for allegedly selling drugs that led to a classmate’s death.
Supreme Court’s annual report shows increase in accredited CLE courses
The Indiana Supreme Court released its annual report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with the high court noting several ways it is supporting attorneys and Hoosiers across the state.
Appellate court reverses denial of Hendricks County man’s motion to dismiss child porn charges
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a Hendricks Superior Court’s order that had denied a man’s motion to dismiss two charges of child pornography possession, with the appellant court citing U.S. Supreme Court precedent as part of its decision.