High Court appoints new member to Youth Justice Oversight Committee
The Indiana Supreme Court appointed a new member to the Youth Justice Oversight Committee Tuesday.
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Indiana Supreme Court orders interim suspension for Hammond attorney
The Indiana Supreme Court ordered an emergency interim suspension, effective Sept. 25, for a Hammond attorney.
Polling data shows growth in support for AG candidate Wells, dissatisfaction with Rokita
Support for Democratic attorney general candidate Destiny Wells appears to be growing, as voters express an increased dissatisfaction with incumbent Todd Rokita, according to polling data from the Indiana for Wells campaign.
28 apply for Marion Co. judicial vacancies
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee has begun the process of selecting two new superior court judges due to upcoming retirements.
Porter Co. Judge deployed for military service, judge pro tempore appointed
The Indiana Supreme Court appointed a Judge Pro Tempore in Porter County Tuesday as superior court Judge Michael A. Fish is being deployed for military service.
Lafayette-based company to pay $462M for 2019 crash that killed two
A Lafayette-based trailer manufacturing company must pay $462 million to the families of two men killed in a 2019 crash involving one of the company’s trailers.
YMCA accused of negligence after woman alleges she was filmed in locker room
A woman is suing the Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Indianapolis after she claims she was secretly filmed while showering in a locker room at a YMCA location.
Indiana Supreme Court grants transfer to 4 cases, denies 13
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to four cases and denied 13 for the week ending Aug. 30, including a case involving a Hendricks County juvenile adjudicated for committing multiple felonies.
Rokita claims Biden administration’s EPA rule invasive, unlawful
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed an opening brief in a federal appeals court claiming the Biden administration’s Clean Power Plant 2.0 rule is invasive and unlawful.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear liability case in Newton County
The Indiana Supreme Court will be hitting the road in October for an oral argument involving a liability lawsuit filed against against Indiana University’s board of trustees.
Former Holcomb staffer joins Ice Miller government law group
A former staffer in the Indiana governor’s office has joined Ice Miller LLP as an associate for the firm’s Government Affairs & Regulatory Law Group.
Indiana Bar Foundation expands mock election program for students
The Indiana Bar Foundation announce the launch of the Indiana Kids Election Wednesday. The program is a way to teach students about voting by participating in a mock election process.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in case where voluntary manslaughter conviction was reversed
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next week for a Jackson County case involving an overturned voluntary manslaughter conviction.
Judges to visit schools to celebrate Constitution Day
Judges from across the state will be visiting schools on and around Constitution Day to celebrate the 237th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution being signed.
Mother sentenced to 30 years for drug use, neglect in infant co-sleeping case
The mother of a 13-day-old infant who died after co-sleeping was sentenced to 30 years in the Indiana Department of Correction, according to the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office.
Former East Chicago police commander sentenced to three years in federal prison for cocaine distribution
A former East Chicago police commander convicted of providing cocaine to an associate was sentenced to three years in federal prison Thursday.
Six apply for impending Allen County judicial vacancy
Three magistrate judges and three attorneys have applied for an upcoming vacancy on the Allen Superior Court bench.
Indianapolis felon sentenced to federal prison for possession of machine gun
An Indianapolis man previously convicted of a felony was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a machine gun, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana.
Whitley Co. Judge deployed for military service, judge pro tempore appointed to bench
The Indiana Supreme Court appointed attorney Antony Garza as Judge Pro Tempore in Whitley Superior Court Tuesday.
Indiana man charged with multiple felonies for alleged role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
An Indiana man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.