Indianapolis man sentenced to prison for ‘straw purchases’ of 36 guns
An Indianapolis man was sentenced to two years in federal prison after admitting to selling 36 firearms as part of a straw purchase firearms scheme.
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Former employee sues Kittle’s Home Furnishings after data breach
A former employee with Indiana-based Kittle’s Home Furnishings has filed a class action lawsuit against the company after it allegedly failed to immediately notify employees of a data breach involving personal information. Kittle’s did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Disciplinary commission issues advisory opinion on avoiding improper ex parte communications
The commission wrote that an attorney trying to engage in ex parte communications with a judicial officer regarding time-sensitive issues involving child custody and visitation can avoid an ethical violation by adhering to the mandates of Trial Rule 65(B).
Vanderburgh Prosecutor’s Office takes reins of regional Sexual Assault Response Team
Previously, Albion Fellows Bacon Center led the regional team for years. Albion Fellows Bacon Center is a non-profit based in Evansville that works to prevent domestic and sexual violence through advocacy.
Allen County officeholder honored with Outstanding Clerk of the Year award
Allen County Clerk Chris Nancarrow was lauded as a “forward-thinking public servant who devotes himself to imagining ways for the courts to better serve the public.”
Civic leader, prominent attorney Robert H. McKinney dies at 98
Robert H. McKinney’s name now adorns the Indianapolis law school where he enrolled after World War II, and his presence has been felt throughout Indiana for more than 75 years, whether as an attorney, entrepreneur, banker, public servant, or civic leader.
Company seeking injunctive relief in Hamilton County after former exec goes to competitor
A supply chain company with a Carmel office is seeking injunctive relief after it claimed one of its interest holders breached his contract by beginning employment with a competing company.
Former Social Security employee sentenced to probation for pretending to work
Authorities say the Westfield man engaged in a scheme by which he made it appear he was teleworking full-time for the Social Security Administration during workdays, when in reality he was earning income working as a home inspector for his personal business.
Indiana Supreme Court disciplines two attorneys for misconduct
The Indiana Supreme Court issued misconduct-related suspension orders this week for an East Chicago attorney and an Indianapolis lawyer.
Indianapolis man sentenced to 35 years for sexually exploiting child
An Indianapolis man will serve 35 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release after pleading guilty to the sexual exploitation of a child.
Indianapolis woman sentenced to federal prison for selling child sexual abuse material
An Indianapolis woman was sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison for selling child sexual abuse material through an online chatroom.
Muncie woman gets lengthy prison sentence after co-sleeping results in death of child
A Delaware County judge sentenced a woman to several years in prison Monday after she pleaded guilty to a felony neglect charge for co-sleeping with her child, which resulted in the child’s death in June 2016.
Southern Indiana mining company to pay $110K for penalties related to safety violations
A southern Indiana mining company must pay $110,000 for unpaid civil penalties related to worker safety violations committed in Owen County.
27 candidates to interview for two Marion Superior Court judicial vacancies
Two judges, 11 magistrate judges, one senior judge and 13 attorneys will be interviewing for the two positions.
Taft announces expansion into Denver market with new merger
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is heading out west through the law firm’s newest merger with Sherman & Howard LLC in Denver. The firm announced Monday that it will merge with that city’s oldest and third-largest law firm effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Court of Appeals holding oral arguments for murder conviction appeal
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hold oral arguments for a case involving an Allen County man challenging his murder conviction.
Another Hammond joins Taft’s growing public affairs group
John R. Hammond IV previously served as the deputy chief of staff for Gov. Eric Holcomb, as well as in several roles on the staff within the U.S. House of Representatives.
Department of Justice partnering with Indianapolis to reduce domestic gun violence
The U.S. Department of Justice will work with the U.S. Attorney’s office and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Field Division to design and execute a plan to reduce intimate partner gun violence under Section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022.
Six candidates to interview for Allen County judicial vacancy
The Allen County Judicial Nominating Commission will interview each candidate next week and select three finalists for the post.
Indiana Legal Services receives $5M in new grant funding
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is providing the bulk of that money — $3.1 million — to fund legal services over two years for victims of crime through five separate programs.