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Police question authenticity of Indy-based nonprofit’s fundraising

Police departments in at least four states have raised concerns about an Indianapolis-based nonprofit, alleging the group conducts fundraising scams targeting vulnerable people under the guise of raising money for law enforcement. Multiple police agencies have issued scam alerts about letters sent by the National Police Association, which is run by Eddie Hutchison, who works for the Indiana Attorney General’s Office as a fraud investigator.

DTCI: Law can keep you running, so it’s important to run

Because we are always running from obligation to obligation, you may find little time for yourself and to decompress. However, in order to be the husband, father and lawyer I want to be, I have to find time to run. And I don’t mean from obligation to obligation, but to actually run.

Maley: Northern District proposes venue, other rule amendments

The Northern District of Indiana has published proposed Local Rules amendments, with the comment period open through March 31. The Local Rules Advisory Committee has recommended, and the Court has approved for public comment, amendments to Local Rules 1-1, 3-1, 5-1, 5-2 and 7-1.

Timbs joins key Supreme Court decisions with Hoosier roots

Blakeman By Rachel Blakeman Tyson Timbs, the Marion defendant who challenged the 2015 seizure of his $42,000 Land Rover after selling less than $400 worth of heroin, joins the select group of Hoosier litigants who shaped constitutional law by way of this state. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the Eighth Amendment […]

Indiana legal community remembers legacy of Birch Bayh

Bayh, who died March 14 at the age of 91, is being remembered by the Indiana legal community for his extensive career in public service and leadership on the major issues of his time, including civil rights and women’s rights.

A ‘First Step’ gives federal offenders chance at a fresh start

Already in the Southern District of Indiana, some 15 offenders have been released from federal prison pursuant to the First Step Act, and another 15 to 20 releases are expected soon. Reductions and releases also are expected to begin soon in the Northern District.

Trump again proposes elimination of Legal Services Corp.

Proponents of providing Americans equal access to justice through civil legal aid have once again found themselves defending that cause against the Trump administration, which proposes for the third time eliminating federal funding for civil legal aid.

Opinions March 18, 2019

Indiana Court of Appeals 
Dina Hasten Cohen v. Itamar Cohen
18A-DR-2139
Domestic relation. Affirms the Marion Superior Court’s order dissolving Dina Hasten Cohen’s marriage to Itamar Cohen and the distribution of assets of the marital estate between them. Finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion in failing to include an award of interest in the equalization payments the court ordered Itamar to pay to Dina.

Applicants sought for Lake Superior Court vacancy

A Lake County Superior Court judge will retire at the end of next month, prompting the Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission to begin the process of selecting his successor. The vacancy will occur April 30 when Judge William E. Davis retires from his position in Lake Superior Court, Civil Division, Room Five.

Indiana Lawyer, IBJ Media move to new Monument Circle office

Indiana Lawyer and parent company IBJ Media have a new home at the heart of the Circle City, relocating to new office space on Monument Circle. IBJ Media’s new offices are located on the third floor of the Indianapolis Power and Light Building.

Lawsuit from ex-St. Mary’s president says she was forced out

The former president of St. Mary’s College who abruptly resigned after two years with the Catholic women’s liberal arts college in northern Indiana has filed a lawsuit alleging she was forced out. The lawsuit says Janice Cervelli resigned last year from the school in South Bend after being pressured to do so by Mary Burke, chair of the Saint Mary’s College Board of Trustees.

Indiana moves toward expanding religious objection to abortion

Indiana lawmakers are moving closer to allowing nurses, physician assistants and pharmacists to object on religious or other grounds to having any role in an abortion. The Indiana House voted 69-25 on Thursday in favor of the legislation, which would expand the statute for medical professionals who don’t want to perform an abortion or participate in any procedure that results in an abortion.

Attorneys share discovery in Elkhart woman’s terror case

Prosecutors have said they are still determining which confidential items they can share with attorneys defending an Indiana woman who is accused of providing tactical gear and funds to two Islamic State fighters. Assistant U.S. Attorney Abizer Zanzi said at a status hearing in federal court Thursday that the government has shared discovery that is not confidential with the attorneys for Samantha Elhassani.