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Meta says it has removed about 63,000 accounts engaging in financial sextortion scams — along with Facebook groups and pages that were trying to organize, recruit and train new scammers.
President Joe Biden might not often use the word “abortion” when he talks about the overturning of Roe v. Wade. But Vice President Kamala Harris sure does.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Walking With Jesus Ministries v. Bianca Alexander
24A-EV-419
Eviction. Reverses the St. Joseph Superior Court’s dismissal of the Walking With Jesus Ministries’ notice of claim, in which the landlord had sought possession of premises that the landlord had leased to Bianca Alexander, plus damages the landlord alleged that Alexander had caused to the premises during her tenancy. Finds that the 10 days’ notice requirement under Indiana Code section 32-31-1-6 does not apply here. Also finds the small claims court erred under Indiana Code sections 32-31-1- 6(1) and 32-31-1-8(5) when it dismissed the landlord’s notice of claim. Remands for further proceedings.
The Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer on 12 cases for the week ending July 19.
The Secret Service director has stepped down from her job following security failures at a rally where a 20-year-old gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Several Republican lawmakers seized on gender and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the Secret Service as among the reasons for security lapses during the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
California officials say the largest trial court in the country is closed after a ransomware attack shut down its computer system late last week.
The virtual vote comes on the heels of President Joe Biden’s decision not to pursue a second term, dropping out of the campaign with just over 100 days left until the November general election.
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission announced three judges Monday as the top candidates to fill an impending vacancy on the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Eight judges and attorneys sat before the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission Monday in the Indiana Statehouse and explained why they each think they’re best to sit on the appellate bench.
A national hospice care provider has agreed to pay a multimillion dollar settlement in response to allegations it submitted false claims for services at several U.S. locations, including one in South Bend.
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s decision denying IndyGo’s motion for directed verdict after the transportation company was sued for the death of a man who was struck by an IndyGo bus in 2018.
Former Indiana U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly will serve as the state’s delegation chair at this year’s Democratic National Convention.
A judge has tentatively scheduled Harvey Weinstein’s planned retrial on rape and sexual assault charges to begin on Nov. 12.
The Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing.
Border Patrol agents are breaking from a practice in effect since 1997 by no longer asking migrants if they fear deportation. President Joe Biden’s administration suspended asylum at the border last month and doesn’t ask about fears.
Indiana politicians from both sides of the aisle were quick to weigh in on the seismic shift in the presidential race following President Joe Biden’s decision on Sunday to end his reelection campaign and endorse vice president Kamala Harris for the role.
Thomas Cook’s employment at the law firm of Bose McKinney & Evans ended Friday after IndyStar published an investigation that revealed three women staffers had accused him of sexual harassment while he served as a top aide to Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation d/b/a IndyGo Public Transportation v. Norma Jean Bush, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Michael Rex Fergerson, Deceased
23A-CT-1483
Civil tort. Reverses the Marion Superior Court’s denial of IndyGo’s motion for directed verdict in a negligence action initiated by Norma Jean Bush, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Michael Rex Fergerson against IndyGo after Fergerson was struck by an IndyGo bus and later died of his injuries. Finds that Fergerson was at least a proximate cause of his being struck by the bus, and therefore contributorily negligent. Also finds the trial court erred when it declined to find that the defense of contributory negligence applied and denied IndyGo’s motion for directed verdict. Remands for trial court to enter judgment in favor of IndyGo. Judge Patricia Riley dissents with a separate opinion.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law hosted the Legal Writing Institute Conference Bench & Bar Day Friday for law students, attorneys and judges across the country.
