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Hill announces $220K fundraising haul, but not re-election bid
Whether Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is officially running for re-election next year has yet to be announced, but the embattled AG claimed his political action committee scored a record fundraising haul in the past two months.
Facing calls for resignation, Acosta defends Epstein deal
Insisting he got the best deal he could at the time, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta on Wednesday defended his handling of a sex-trafficking case involving now-jailed financier Jeffrey Epstein as he tried to stave off intensifying Democratic calls for his resignation.
Web exclusive: Young lawyer pursues passion for theater alongside legal practice
From a young age, Bianca Black had a talent for performing. She has used that talent in her legal practice as well, but she also continues to pursue her acting ambitions.
Barnes’ Leichty confirmed to Indiana’s Northern District bench
Damon Leichty has been confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, filling the last vacant seat on the federal bench in the Hoosier state.
Fired Cathedral High School teacher sues archdiocese
The teacher fired from Cathedral High School for being in a same-sex marriage sued the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in Marion Superior Court on Wednesday, alleging the church leadership illegally interfered with his contractual and employment relationship with the high school, which led to his termination June 23.
Ex-prep diving coach gets 4 years for sex with teens
A former assistant diving coach at a northwest Indiana high school has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to having sex with two 15-year-old female students and keeping partially nude photographs of each girl on his cellphone.
Alleged Latin King gang member convicted in deadly drug conspiracy
Federal prosecutors in northern Indiana say an alleged member of the Latin Kings gang has been convicted of conspiracy and racketeering charges in a scheme to distribute illegal drugs.
Midwife ordered to cease operations in wake of child’s death
A northwestern Indiana midwife accused of practicing without a license has been ordered to cease her work following a lawsuit by the state in the wake of the death of an unborn child.
Lawsuit claims DCS failing to protect children and inflicting further harm
Children going into the state’s child welfare system end up more broken, attorneys suing the Department of Child Services say, because they are not being provided with therapy and treatment to help them heal. Rather, the lawyers contend, DCS is just finding beds to stick the kids in and forgetting about their other needs.
Judge William Lawrence puts down gavel, calls it a career
Through his nearly 17 years on the federal bench, Judge William T. Lawrence often set aside his work and welcomed into his chambers young attorneys who had arrived seeking his advice, counsel and encouragement. At his recent retirement celebration, his Southern Indiana District Court colleagues said Lawrence was fair, smart and always kind.
Health care headache: Ruling bars ISBA from offering insurance to solos, but leaders seek options
When the federal district court in Washington, D.C., ruled in a dispute over the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), Indiana State Bar Association president Todd Spurgeon heard the screech of a locomotive coming to sudden stop.
Newspaper sues AG Hill, chief deputy for private email address used for public business
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill and his top deputy are facing a lawsuit from Indiana’s largest newspaper, which is urging the court to require the public officials turn over private email addresses used to conduct official business. The Indianapolis Star and reporter Ryan Martin are suing Hill and chief deputy Aaron Negangard under the Access to Public Records Act.
Kiefer & Gaerte: Defending addicted doctors has hidden consequences
The opioid crisis plaguing the U.S. affects people in all walks of life, including doctors. A significant number of physicians suffer from chronic pain and use opioids to cope and to allow them to continue to practice medicine. Lawyers representing these doctors must be aware of the myriad ramifications and consequences of addiction for licensed physicians.
Eckerle & Long: Telemedicine tips for Indiana care providers and counsel
Although the practice of telemedicine has existed for many years, the statutory and regulatory requirements, technology, and best practices are constantly evolving. Attorneys advising health care providers on telemedicine matters should be aware of several key factors in that evolutionary process.
Opinions July 9, 2019
Indiana Court of Appeals
Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission and PNC Bancorp, LLC (mem. dec.)
18A-MI-2522
Miscellaneous. Reverses the Marion Superior Court’s denial of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission’s motion to dismiss PNC Bancorp, LLC’s amended petition for judicial review. Finds PNC’s failure to timely file the agency record precludes judicial review of the commission’s decision. Remands for further proceedings consistent with the opinion.
Supreme Court rolls out updated child support calculators
Practitioners and parents alike now have access to updated child support calculators, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Tuesday. The new calculators were updated to comply with House Enrolled Act 1520, which changes the conditions of terminating a parent’s child support duty.
Volume of mergers dips as larger deals slow
There were 20 new law firm combinations announced in the United States in the second quarter of 2019, according to Altman Weil’s MergerLine, falling slightly below reported numbers at the same time in previous years. In total, 47 deals were announced by mid-year.
Attorney-photographer seeks more than $38K in fees after winning copyright suit
An Indianapolis attorney and amateur photographer is seeking more than $38,000 in attorney’s fees and costs after winning a $200 judgment in one of dozens of copyright infringement cases he’s filed.
Special prosecutor: Probe of black man’s shooting won’t be rushed
The special prosecutor who’s investigating a white police officer’s fatal shooting of a black man in the Indiana city where Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is mayor said Tuesday that his probe won’t be rushed and will take “as long as it takes.” A St. Joseph County judge named Ripley County Prosecutor Richard Hertel last week to oversee the investigation into South Bend Sgt. Ryan O'Neill's June 16 shooting of Eric Logan.