Ex-Covance worker’s retaliation lawsuit reinstated
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated a man’s lawsuit alleging his former employer refused to hire him permanently in retaliation of prior discriminatory complaints he filed.
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Riley Bennett Egloff announces firm’s relocation
| IL Staff
One week from today, Indianapolis law firm Riley Bennett Egloff will open its doors at a new downtown location about one block south of the landmark Scottish Rite Cathedral on North Meridian Street. The firm of just under 50 employees, including 27 attorneys, will move to 500 N. Meridian St., Suite 550, from its current location at 141 E. Washington St., effective Monday, Aug. 5.
Trump says Coats is out as national intelligence director
Dan Coats, director of national intelligence, is resigning after a turbulent two years in which he and President Donald Trump were often at odds over Russian interference in the 2016 election. Trump named a GOP congressman and fierce loyalist to replace him.
Supreme Court: Trump can use Pentagon funds for border wall
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to tap billions of dollars in Pentagon funds to build sections of a border wall with Mexico. The court’s five conservative justices gave the administration the green light on Friday to begin work on four contracts it has awarded using Defense Department money.
Police: Indiana marijuana surge coming from other states
Some Indiana police officers are reporting that they’re seeing an increase in marijuana products, including pot-laced edibles and vaping devices, coming from states where marijuana has been legalized to one degree or another. State Police Sgt. Carey Huls said authorities are observing an increase of specialty marijuana products coming from states such as California or Colorado with established laws permitting their use
Report: Indiana deaths up from child abuse, neglect
The Indiana Department of Child Services says child neglect and abuse deaths increased during fiscal year 2017. A report released Friday details 65 deaths that resulted directly from abuse or neglect.
Opinions July 26, 2019
Indiana Court of Appeals
Samantha L. Lotaki v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
19A-CR-376
Criminal. Affirms Samantha Lotaki’s conviction of Class B Misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Finds there is sufficient evidence to support her conviction in St. Joseph Superior Court. Judge Patricia Riley concurs in result with separate opinion.
Florida IP attorney’s referral agreement results in Indiana suspension
A Florida intellectual property attorney who represented Indiana clients has been suspended from the practice of law for 30 days for failing to disclose to clients that his firm was pursuing patents under an agreement with another company that charged clients to develop, protect and market their inventions.
Justices amend rules of judicial conduct, bar admission
| IL Staff
Several amendments to various Indiana rules made by the Indiana Supreme Court were introduced announced in orders issued Thursday.
Federal courts report bankruptcies continue to decline
| IL Staff
Continuing a trend of recent years, bankruptcies nationwide declined for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2019, U.S. Courts reported. Overall personal bankruptcies declined slightly, though business filings increased for just the third time this decade. Indiana’s Southern District bankruptcy numbers, however, told a different tale.
8/21 – IP Corporate Counsel Panel Discussion (Indianapolis)
Speakers: -Kris Lynch, Zimmer Biomet -Phil Poirier, Corteva Agriscience -Chris Powers, Endress + Hauser, Inc. -Brandt Voight, Salesforce Moderators: -Joel Tragesser, Quarles & Brady LLP -Michael McDaniel, Attorney at Law Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Time (local time): noon – 1:00 pm Credit hours: 1.0 General CLE Cost: Visit www.indybar.org for program costs Location: Indianapolis […]
ABA matching volunteer lawyers, immigrant children facing deportation
Hoosier attorneys seeking to offer their services to immigrant children facing deportation now have an avenue to do so, the American Bar Association announced.
Fort Wayne man guilty of killing 4 sentenced to 300 years
| Associated Press and IL Staff
A Fort Wayne man who pleaded guilty to four counts of murder in the deaths of four people, including his unborn child, was sentenced to 300 years in prison.
Hundreds find relief, hope through Marion County expungement event
| IL Staff
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday evening hosted its first Second Chance Workshop, a free event dedicated to assisting community members in expunging criminal records and restoring suspended driver’s licenses.
8/20 – Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Issues Presented by a Chapter 7 Trustee (Indianapolis)
Speaker: Michael J. Hebenstreit, Whitham Hebenstreit & Zubek Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Time (local time): 4:00 – 5:00 pm Credit hours: 1.0 General CLE Cost: Visit www.indybar.org for program costs Location: Indianapolis Bar Association – IndyBar Education Center 135 N. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 1500, Indianapolis, 46204 Provider: Indianapolis Bar Association Contact information: Indianapolis Bar […]
Inspector general fights AG Hill’s subpoena in discipline case
| IL Staff
As the disciplinary action against Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill proceeds, a key player in the investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against Hill is claiming her records from the investigation are privileged.
Five federal death row inmates face executions beginning this year
After the Justice Department announced Thursday that it will resume executing death row prisoners for the first time in nearly two decades, five inmates are facing potential execution dates at the high-security U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute.
Boy who shot trooper dad to get mental health treatment
An Indiana boy who authorities say shot and wounded his state-trooper father because he was upset that his parents took away his video games will get mental health treatment at a secure facility.
Opinions July 25, 2019
Indiana Court of Appeals
Steve Snyder, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Kimberly Snyder, Deceased v. Prompt Medical Transportation, Inc.; Humana Insurance Company; and St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
18A-CT-03112
Civil tort. Affirms the St. Joseph County Superior Court’s dismissal of wrongful death claims brought against Humana by Steve Snyder, as personal representative of Kimberly Snyder’s estate, and the court’s award of summary judgment for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and Prompt Medical Transportation, Inc. Finds the trial court did not err by striking the affidavits of the estate’s untimely disclosed expert witnesses. Also finds no genuine issue of material fact existed with respect to the element of causation and that the estate’s claims against Humana Insurance Company are pre-empted by federal law governing Medicare Part C.
Conviction affirmed for driver who stalked woman almost 70 miles
A man who followed a woman by car from Valparaiso to Warsaw has lost an appeal of his conviction and sentence for stalking. The Indiana Court of Appeals rejected his right-to-travel jury instruction arguments as well as his challenge to the evidence against him.