Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche confronts skeptical questioning at Senate confirmation hearing
Blanche faced questioning about the creation of a fund to compensate President Donald Trump’s allies and a tax immunity deal for the president.
Home » Search
Search Results
974 results for 'advanced'
To refine your search through our archives use our Advanced Search
July 17, 2026
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Jacqueline J. Agee and John J. Agee v. Paige N. Hickenbottom, et al.
No. 25-1737 & 25-2180
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Judge Gretchen S. Lund. The court affirmed the dismissal of the claims for malicious prosecution, false arrest and failure to intervene, as well as the denial of leave to amend the complaint to add an abuse-of-process claim. However, the court reversed the denial of leave to add class-of-one equal protection claims, finding that the plaintiffs’ allegations were not futile and warranted further proceedings. Before Judges Hamilton, Maldonado and Taibleson. Judge Hamilton authored the opinion. There were no concurrences or dissents.
This content was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence and has been reviewed by an editor for accuracy.
Appeals court upholds decision for insurers over Evansville fire that destroyed warehouse
The owners of a warehouse argued that their insurance companies should not have denied their claims for coverage after a fire destroyed the property in December 2022.
Small towns can struggle to find candidates for judge. A proposal on the ballot aims to change that.
Meeting the constitutional residency requirements is generally easier for cities with larger populations, but for smaller cities and towns the standard can be a hinderance.
Lindsay A. Llewellyn: Less talking, better answers: A guide for depositions
At its core, a deposition is a formal question-and-answer session conducted under oath.
Indiana high court to determine associations’ legal power
But others say the consequences of such a doctrine could overwhelm the judicial system.
Ellen Morrison Townsend: Who is going to walk into your office on Monday morning?
Like many lawyers, I had heard of Indiana’s attorney surrogate rule. I had never given it much thought. Most lawyers haven’t.
Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in death of teen in historic verdict
The verdict — believed to be the largest ever against a gun dealer — was awarded by a jury following a trial focused on whether the vendor skirted federal regulations.
Food truck removed from Statehouse Market over slogan, raising free speech implications
A state personnel department official said they’d “received several complaints regarding the slogan” and, as a result, had “been directed to cancel” two upcoming market sessions.
Doctors fear Medicaid changes will force them to decide who’s too sick to work
Starting Jan. 1 in most of the country, some enrollees — mainly adults without dependents — must prove they’re working or performing other qualifying activities 80 hours a month.
Appeals court affirms judgment against Zionsville company over unpaid promissory notes
In the opinion, Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Scheele held that just because a promissory note violates securities law does not automatically make it void or unenforceable.
Eight receive federal sentences over $1.2M scheme against travel insurance company
The two individuals who headed up the scheme, Jennifer Fleener of Indianapolis and Mike Fleener of Camby, each received federal prison sentences of at least four years.
Trump administration races clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court
The U.S. Treasury last year swelled with revenue from double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on earth. But the money dried up after the Supreme Court struck down the biggest and boldest of the tariffs in February.
Judge dismisses 27 charges against ex-Broad Ripple bar owner, calls probe a ‘fishing expedition’
Prosecutors had alleged that Robert Sabatini underreported nearly $4 million in sales and failed to pay about $350,000 in taxes from 2020 through 2023.
July 16, 2026
Indiana Court of Appeals
Deonta Nelson v. State of Indiana
No. 25A-CR-2898
Appeal from the Marion Superior Court, Judge Marshelle Dawkins Broadwell. Deonta Nelson appeals his conviction of murder, contending that the trial court abused its discretion by admitting surveillance footage. The court affirms, concluding that the testimony surrounding the surveillance system provided adequate authentication under the silent witness theory, as the system was verified to be reliable and unalterable. Additionally, even if the trial court had erred in admitting the footage, any such error was deemed harmless given the overwhelming evidence, including eyewitness accounts and Nelson’s own admissions. Judge May authored the opinion, and Judges Pyle and Scheele concurred. Appellant’s attorney: Christopher Taylor-Price, Marion County Public Defender Agency, Appellate Division, Indianapolis, Indiana. Appellee’s attorney: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
This content was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence and has been reviewed by an editor for accuracy.
Community leaders warn of possible consequences to end of diversity contracting program
The news came as a shock to members of the Indiana Black Expo, said IBE President and CEO Alice Watson, particularly because the organization is hosting its Summer Celebration this week.
YouTube appealing jury verdict that faulted it for users’ social media addiction
The jury awarded the plaintiff $3 million in damages and recommended an additional $3 million in punitive damages.
Southern District of Indiana selects Roberts to fill upcoming vacancy for magistrate judge
Liberty L. Roberts has been a partner at Indianapolis-area law firm Church Church Hittle & Antrim since 2014.
Florida hospital sues Lilly over move to suspend access to federal drug discount program
In the complaint, Tampa General Hospital calls Eli Lilly and Co.’s move “unconscionable and immoral.”
26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave
The lawsuit says the layoffs violated several state and federal laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
