Beech Grove man charged with setting Amtrak buildings on fire
A man accused of setting two buildings on fire at the Amtrak facility in Beech Grove last month was arrested Monday on federal criminal charges.
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Federal judge blocks ‘abortion reversal’ disclosure requirement
A federal judge has blocked a new Indiana law that would have required abortion providers to inform patients about the possibility of “reversing” a medication abortion. The Wednesday ruling prevents House Enrolled Act 1577 from taking effect tomorrow as scheduled.
Former Marion County Prosecutor Curry dies
Former Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry, who was elected to three terms and is credited with restoring integrity and modernizing the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, died Tuesday in Indianapolis. He was 72.
Justices convert suspension, revoke automatic reinstatement for Indy attorney
A suspended Indianapolis attorney set to be automatically reinstated to the bar this month must now petition for reinstatement after the Indiana Supreme Court converted his suspension to one without automatic reinstatement.
Teacher’s aide sues former employer after being fired for discussing ‘occult’ items with student
A Chesterton teacher’s aide has sued his former employer with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana after being fired for speaking with a student about “occult” items after school hours.
JNC/JQC attorney picked to lead disciplinary commission
Adrienne Meiring, counsel for the Indiana Supreme Court’s Judicial Nominating/Qualifications Commission, has been named the executive director of the Disciplinary Commission. Her transition will begin immediately and a Supreme Court order will name her to the position.
FHCCI reaches $500K settlement over fair housing and ADA violations
The entities who designed, built, owned and managed 14 apartment complexes across central and northern Indiana have agreed to make improvements to the residential properties and pay more than $500,000 to settle a complaint filed by the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana over alleged violations of federal accessibility requirements.
Franklin mayor sued for blocking resident on Facebook after BLM video
The mayor of Franklin has been sued by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana after he allegedly blocked an individual from accessing his Facebook page.
New rules on Social Security appeals, sealed cases to take effect in Southern District next week
New rules regarding Social Security appeals and sealed cases will take effect next week in the Indiana Southern District Court.
Barnes enters Boston market
Barnes & Thornburg is continuing its growth spurt with the opening of its new office in Boston, marking the fifth expansion into a new market in the last two years.
From Congress to the classroom, Brooks joins IU McKinney
Former Indiana Congresswoman Susan Brooks will be returning to her alma mater, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, as a distinguished scholar and ambassador at large.
New laws: Legislature makes moves despite COVID
The Indiana General Assembly convened in-person for its 2021 session with COVID-19 protocols in place. Here’s the full list of legislation it enacted this year.
Shelby County prosecutor named IPAC board chairman
The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council has announced James “Brad” Landwerlen of Shelby County as the newest chair to lead its board of directors.
At long last, Clark County gets two new judges
A public defender and an attorney with the Indiana Department of Child Services have been appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb to serve as judges in Clark County’s two new superior courts.
Fort Wayne attorney named Allen Co. family relations magistrate
A Fort Wayne family law practitioner will join the judiciary next month as the newest magistrate judge of the Allen Superior Court Family Relations Division.
Justices reappoint Tippecanoe Co. judge to Public Defender Commission
The Indiana Supreme Court has reappointed Tippecanoe Superior Court 2 Judge Steven P. Meyer to serve on the Indiana Public Defender Commission.
Indiana district courts, clerk’s offices to observe Juneteenth
Some of Indiana’s federal district courthouses will shutter their doors on July 2 in honor of Juneteenth, the nation’s newly recognized federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Trucking association, Scopelitis to host ‘catastrophic accident’ mock trial
Companies interested in learning more about the process of a vehicle accident case headed to jury trial will have the chance to experience it firsthand during a mock trial hosted next month by the Indiana Motor Truck Association.
Perspectives on virtual J.D. courses vary between 1Ls, upper division students
First-year law students who did more online classes have a different perspective about virtual schooling during the pandemic than their more senior classmates, according to a study presented by AccessLex Institute and Gallup.
U.S. Judicial Conference urges ‘prompt action’ from Senate for judicial security funding
Members of the Judicial Conference of the United States are urging the U.S. Senate to support $182.5 million in supplemental funding to bolster security for the country’s judiciary, citing the growing danger to federal judges and courthouses.