Indiana murder suspect released on bond
A judge in northwest Indiana has granted bail to a 37-year-old man charged with murder after a police officer testified earlier this month that the fatal shooting was likely accidental.
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Ruling striking law in homeless case mirrors Indianapolis debate
A California federal appeals court ruling that homeless individuals cannot be criminally charged for sleeping on public property reflected sentiments last fall that helped stop a proposed Indianapolis ordinance that barred people from sitting or lying on public property during certain hours.
Judge strikes down legislation that blocked Bloomington annexation
A judge has ruled that 2017 state legislation inserted into the budget bill that blocked Bloomington’s attempt to annex 9,500 acres of property is unconstitutional.
Opinions April 19, 2019
The following Indiana Tax Court opinion was posted Thursday after IL deadline.
Tell City Boatworks, Inc. v. Indiana Department of State Revenue
18T-TA-4
Tax. Denies Tell City Boatworks, Inc.’s motion to strike the report and exclude the testimony of John William Sullivan. Finds Tell City is unable to prove Sullivan’s report or testimony is inadmissible due to its “overall lack of relevancy and credibility.”
Hemp bill hits wall, faces scrutiny on flower language
A controversial amendment to legalize the sale and use of hemp flower in Indiana has contributed to the growing uncertainty of provisions in a bill meant to enable farmers to legally grow the country’s newly legal commodity crop.
Tax Court denies boat maker’s motion to strike investigatory report
A southern Indiana barge and water vessel manufacturer hit rough waters after the Indiana Tax Court denied its motion to strike an investigatory report and testimony presented in its income tax refund litigation.
Birch Bayh memorial set for May 1 at Statehouse
A memorial service to honor former United States Senator Birch Bayh will take place at noon May 1 at the Indiana Statehouse. Bayh, who represented the Hoosier state in Washington from 1963-1981 after becoming the youngest-ever Indiana House speaker in 1954, died last month at age 91.
New IU Maurer professorship honors first black, female U.S. state justice
The Indiana University Maurer School of Law has announced the creation of a trailblazing endowed professorship – the first in Indiana University history to honor an African-American woman, and the law school’s first named after a woman of color.
Subpoena upcoming as Congress plunges into Mueller report
It’s now up to Congress to decide what to do with special counsel Robert Mueller’s findings about President Donald Trump. While Mueller declined to prosecute Trump on obstruction of justice, he did not exonerate him, all but leaving the question to Congress.
Former counsel may have saved Trump from himself
Don McGahn was barely on speaking terms with President Donald Trump when he left the White House last fall. But special counsel Robert Mueller’s report reveals the president may owe his former top lawyer a debt of gratitude.
Report: Bosma has deal arranged by casino investor
The leader of the Indiana House is skipping votes on a major gambling-related bill after a casino owner helped arrange a local government contract with his law firm.
Ex-EPA chief Pruitt registers as energy lobbyist in Indiana
Scott Pruitt, the scandal-ridden former head of the Environmental Protection Agency, registered as an energy lobbyist in Indiana on Thursday as fossil-fuels interests there are fighting to block the proposed closure of several coal-fired power plants.
Opinions April 18, 2019
Indiana Court of Appeals
Indiana Hotel Equities, LLC v. Indianapolis Airport Authority
18A-PL-769
Civil plenary. Affirms the Marion Superior Court’s ruling in favor of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, finding that Indiana Hotel Equities, LLC breached the parties’ lease agreement and that the Authority did not waive its ability to terminate the lease. Finds the trial court did not err by finding that the Authority did not waive its right to declare a forfeiture and terminate the lease.
Third-party ex-employer not exempt from negligence suit, COA says
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a woman’s negligence claim against her former employer, concluding he was considered a third party in the suit and could therefore not be shielded.
COA upholds judgment for university against former employees
The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of two former Oakland City University employees’ claims against the school and its president, concluding they were not fraudulently induced into their employment or fired in retaliation for uncovering misuse of public funds.
Trump tried to choke Russia probe, oust Mueller, report says
Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller's report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday that President Donald Trump tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller's removal to stop him from investigating potential obstruction of justice by the president.
Indianapolis airport authority prevails in hotel lease termination suit
A hotel in partnership with the Indianapolis International Airport that failed to meet its rebranding requirements also failed to convince an Indiana Court of Appeals that its lease agreement should not have been terminated.
Clark County cement plant loses appeal to burn waste fuel
A century-old Clark County cement plant that has unsuccessfully sought county permission for almost five years to transition its plant from burning coal to burning waste fuel lost its appeal Thursday of local rulings against its plans.
Drug conviction affirmed, but judge frets over possible race bias
A drug dealing conviction that followed the exclusion of the lone African-American from the pool of potential jurors was affirmed Thursday, but a judge expressed concern about how the defendant’s objection was handled in Fayette Circuit Court.
5th Amendment smartphone privacy case goes before Supreme Court
It began in July 2017, when Katelin Seo was arrested on stalking-related charges and ordered to unlock her cellphone as part of the criminal investigation. Seo refused, invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, and a flurry of constitutional and technology-related questions ensued.