Indiana Supreme Court suspends former chief deputy prosecutor for disparaging comments
In the opinion published Tuesday, the court concluded that Robert Hardy Jr. violated several professional conduct rules while serving in the role of prosecutor.
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Ohio camp sues owner of Indiana fudge company over water issues
The Ohio summer camp is suing the owner of Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store in Richmond, claiming the company is keeping the camp from accessing water it has a legal right to access.
Attorney Vicky Nunn talks life, career with the Ken Nunn Law Office
The elder Nunn died in December, officially placing the Ken Nunn Law Office in Vicky’s care, an honor that she feels she and the firm were well-prepared for by her dad.
Barrett McNagny LLP adds immigration practice, attorney
The practice is kickstarted by attorney Aimee Korolev, who joins the firm after serving immigrant families in Texas.
15 lawyers selected for inaugural class of ISBA Rural Practice Academy
The chosen lawyers will spend the next 12 months learning how to build sustainable legal practices in rural and underserved communities.
Family sues Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette, alleging unaddressed bullying at Carmel school
The suit says officials failed to address repeated bullying and sexual harassment of a student at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Carmel.
Seventh Circuit Court vacates man’s 70-month sentencing for lack of explanation in determining sentence length
The circuit court said the district court clearly took into consideration the defendant’s mitigating factors when deciding where he should serve his sentence, but not in deciding how long his sentence should be.
Carmel CEO introduces new AI-driven app to support family law cases
The applications, Parency and ParencyLegal, are designed with clients and attorneys in mind.
Gutwein Law adds commercial litigator to Lafayette team
Attorney Cassidy Laux joins the firm after serving in the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office, where he both founded and led the office’s Major Crimes Unit as division chief.
Oakland City University employees sue university for unpaid wages
An Oakland City University women’s soccer coach has filed a lawsuit against the university claiming the school hasn’t paid her or other employees since late April. The suit seeks class-action status.
Muncie resident sues local housing authority after 2 children and their father die from carbon monoxide poisoning
The lawsuit alleges the Muncie Housing Authority failed to make sure carbon monoxide detectors were installed in her home as required.
Seventh Circuit Court affirms lower court’s denial of preliminary injunction for press access to state executions
The court denied the appellants’ two claims, including that Indiana’s policy on executions violates their qualified First Amendment right of access to certain government proceedings.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on $42M award given in Tesla crash case
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases on June 30, one of which involves the reversal of a $42 million damages award given to an Avon man who was seriously injured in a 2017 crash with a Tesla.
After 25 years at McKinney, Tom Wilson isn’t done teaching
Although his teaching has focused more prominently on contract and real estate law, Tom Wilson has always had a strong passion for international studies
Church Church Hittle & Antrim names new managing partner
The 17-year veteran of the firm currently serves as a partner in CCHA’s family law practice.
Indianapolis man accused of threatening Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice charged with intimidation
Michael Cable, 52, was charged with a level 5 felony after Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush received threatening documents.
Family of Hamilton County crash victim sues its attorney
The attorney is currently facing a felony theft charge after he was accused of stealing parts out of the car that was involved in the crash, according to court documents.
Indiana Office of Inspector General announces felony charges against former state employees
The unrelated cases involve charges against a former Indiana Veteran’s Home employee and a former Indiana Department of Child Services family case manager.
Report details how to address mental health in court
Courts are often perceived as the “government emergency room,” acting as some of the first to see the worst situations of humanity
Disciplinary commission acts on two cases
One attorney has resigned from practicing law while another has been indefinitely suspended.