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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.

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.

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.

SCOTUS asked to void Louisiana abortion law as Indiana case lingers

A Louisiana abortion clinic is asking the United States Supreme Court to strike down regulations that could leave the state with just one clinic, while justices continue to confer on whether to review Indiana abortion restrictions that were struck down by federal courts.

Local lender files $20M lawsuit against fast-food franchisee

An Indianapolis-based company that specializes in lending money to restaurant franchisees has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the operator of 70 fast-food restaurants in Indiana and three other states, claiming it breached its loan agreements by defaulting on payments and failing to properly run its franchises.

America about to see Mueller report; Barr gets in first word

After nearly two years of waiting, America is getting some Trump-Russia answers straight from Robert Mueller, but not before Attorney General William Barr had his say about the report’s conclusions, to the ire of congressional Democrats.

Opinions April 17, 2019

Indiana Court of Appeals
Bank of America, N.A. v. Kimberly A. Congress-Jones
18A-CC-1087
Civil collection. Affirms the Lake Superior Court’s grant of Kimberly Congress-Jones’ motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute and the trial court’s denial of Bank of America, N.A.’s motion to set aside the dismissal order. Finds the bank failed to prove prima facie error in the trial court’s grant of Jones’ motion and in its denial of the bank’s motion to set aside.

Reversal: Sheriff ordered to give father records in daughter’s death investigation

The Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a decision denying a father access to public records from the Warrick County Sheriff’s Department concerning his daughter’s mysterious death. A unanimous panel concluded that because the documents he requested were not investigatory, they were unable to be withheld under an exception to the Indiana Access to Public Records Act.

Kosciusko, Wabash counties get new judges

Two attorneys in private practice have been appointed by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to fill vacancies in northern Indiana state trial courts. Christopher Kehler will serve on the new Kosciusko Superior Court, and Benjamin Vanderpool will serve on the Wabash Superior Court.

COA rules against bank in dismissed $19K collection case

A bank that sued a customer but failed to act until after the case was dismissed almost a year later failed to provide sufficient evidence to the Indiana Court of Appeals that the dismissal should be set aside.