Muncie man sentenced to 84 years in prison for 2020 murder
A Delaware County judge sentenced a Muncie man to decades in prison Monday following the man’s February murder conviction for strangling a woman in 2020.
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Delaware County charges five protestors after alleged disruption of Ball State board meeting
The Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office announced it has charged five protestors after they allegedly disrupted a Feb. 28 Ball State University board of trustees meeting.
Indiana Supreme Court disciplines Evansville attorney for allegedly failing to protect client’s interests
The Indiana Supreme Court has disciplined an Evansville attorney for misconduct after he allegedly failed to protect the interests of a client he was representing in a property dispute case.
Indiana Legal Help announces transition as an independent nonprofit
Indiana Legal Help has announced it is transitioning to become an independent nonprofit organization, breaking away from the Indiana Bar Foundation.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear appeal of mom convicted of murdering son
Chelsea Crossland, who was sentenced to life without parole, argues that the Jay Circuit Court abused its discretion by denying her request for a change of venue and her motion to refuse certain jurors.
State supreme court invites amicus briefs in property tax case
The case involves a dispute over whether the state’s one-percent cap on homeowner property taxes can be limited to just one acre surrounding a home.
Taft expands into Florida through new merger with Mrachek Law
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, the second-largest law firm operating in Indianapolis, is expanding south and has announced a new merger with Florida-based law firm Mrachek Law.
Indiana Bar Foundation to host annual civics summit in April
The Indiana Bar Foundation will be hosting its Civics Summit next month, with National Constitution Center CEO Jeffrey Rosen as the keynote speaker.
Auto dealership settlements bring hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office reached settlements with dealers in Indianapolis, Warsaw and Boone and LaGrange counties.
Indianapolis man sentenced to 20 years after impregnating 14-year-old girl
Larry Goldsmith, 26, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Matthew P. Brookman in Indianapolis.
Lake County veterans treatment court receives national recognition
The court, created in 2014, will serve as a national mentor to leaders working to create veteran treatment courts in their jurisdictions.
Allen County Bar Foundation offers scholarships for law students
The application period for the scholarships opens March 1.
Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission announces five finalists for vacancy
The Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission has announced five finalists to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Stephen Scheele to the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Seymour company files lawsuit, alleges it’s owed more than $840,000 for work on Westfield park
A Seymour construction company alleges it’s owed more than $840,000 for work done on a Westfield recreational park in a lawsuit filed this week in Hamilton County.
Federal inmate in Terre Haute sentenced to life for murder of cellmate
Lawrence Taylor, 44, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the brutal stabbing death of Jan Stevens.
Fishers talent agency sues former employee for operating competing business
Top Talent LLC’s lawsuit accuses the former employee of simultaneously running Career Headhunter LLC and stealing confidential information.
Attorney disbarred for sexual relations with three ‘vulnerable’ clients
The court determined the Winamac attorney’s actions were predatory, not “merely exercises in poor judgment.”
State supreme court suspends Pendleton attorney for professional misconduct
The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended a Pendleton attorney from the practice of law for at least a year, after his failure to report a drunk driving conviction led the court’s disciplinary commission to open a complaint against him.
Five applicants to interview for Lake County judicial vacancy
The Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission will be interviewing five applicants next week to fill a vacancy in the county’s trial court civil division.
Steinmetz bringing health care policy experience to Ice Miller in new position
Ice Miller announced that Cora Steinmetz has joined the firm as of counsel in its Government Affairs & Regulatory Law Group.