Madison County Courthouse offices moving for asbestos remediation
Employees who work at Madison County’s government building in Anderson are moving to temporary offices while crews prepare to remove asbestos from the building.
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Free speech, fair trials collide at ex-Lake County sheriff’s sentencing
With Lake County seemingly awash in political corruption, a local newspaper is trying to uproot the culture of kickbacks and payouts by putting the spotlight on those who speak in favor of the latest elected official to be convicted. The Lake County Bar Association formally opposes the action.
Cops: Lawyer banned from jail after trying to smuggle pot
Authorities say a Rochester, New York lawyer has been banned from local jails after he was caught trying to smuggle drugs to an inmate.
Valpo Law seeks new way forward amid ‘severe financial challenges’
With a 138-year history, Valparaiso Law School is not the only legal education institution getting crushed by declining enrollment and falling revenue, but it is likely the oldest to publicly announce its future is uncertain.
Opinions Nov. 27, 2017
The following 7th Circuit Court of Appeals opinion was posted after IL deadline Wednesday:
David Mark Frentz v. Richard Brown
15-3479
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division. Judge Tanya Walton Pratt.
Civil. Affirms the district court’s denial of David Frentz’s petition for writ of habeas corpus. Finds the Indiana Court of Appeals did not unreasonably apply federal law in denying Frentz’s postconviction petition.
Southern Indiana lawmaker named new House minority leader
A state lawmaker from rural southern Indiana has been picked as the new Democratic minority leader for the Indiana House of Representatives.
High Court to decide if husband will be tried for wife’s shooting death
After recently suspending a deputy prosecutor for misconduct during a murder investigation, the Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the man charged in the investigation must stand trial.
Ivy Tech entering mediation in Title VII case
The case against Ivy Tech Community College which convinced the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that Title VII protections do include discrimination based on sexual orientation now appears to be headed toward mediation.
COA upholds conviction of man whose gun license expired six days before arrest
A man convicted of carrying a handgun with a license that had expired six days prior to his arrest has lost his appeal of his conviction, with the Indiana Court of Appeals ruling there was sufficient evidence to prove the license was no longer valid.
Veterans court studied for Cass, Fulton, Howard, Miami counties
Howard County officials say they hope to establish a court where military veterans from four counties can receive treatment or enter a diversion program rather than go to jail for offenses.
City, Confederate veterans to enter mediation over statue
A city attorney says Memphis, Tennessee, and the Sons of Confederate Veterans will enter mediation over the removal of a statue of Nathan Bedford Forrest from a public park.
7th Circuit upholds denial of habeas relief for man convicted of roommate’s shooting death
An Indiana man convicted of shooting and killing his roommate will not be granted habeas relief after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals determined the man did not receive ineffective assistance of counsel just because his attorney did not pursue an insanity defense.
Justices ponder need for warrant for cellphone tower data
Like almost everyone else in America, thieves tend to carry their cellphones with them to work.
Indiana legislative staff face some limits on carrying guns
Hundreds of legislative employees can now carry handguns at the Indiana Statehouse and adjacent state office buildings in Indianapolis, but with some limitations.
ILAS hoping for season of giving
The Indianapolis Legal Aid Society is again starting its biggest fundraiser of the year with the annual holiday dollar campaign.
Uber reveals cover-up of hack affecting 57M riders, drivers; could face claims
A British law firm says the ride-hailing firm Uber could now face legal claims after a data breach that saw hackers steal the personal information of some 57 million people around the world.
Olympic gymnastics ex-doctor pleads guilty to sex charges
A former doctor accused of molesting girls while working for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lansing, Michigan, to multiple charges of sexual assault and will face at least 25 years in prison.
Opinions Nov. 22, 2017
Indiana Court of Appeals
Sharis Haas v. Gordon Haas (mem. dec.)
49A05-1706-CT-1260
Civil tort. Affirms the Marion Circuit Court’s order setting aside a default judgment against Gordon Haas. Finds the trial court erred when it entered default judgment, so the court did not abuse its discretion when it set aside the default judgment.
Indianapolis attorney resigns from bar in wake of disciplinary complaint
An Indianapolis attorney accused of misusing funds in her lawyer trust account can no longer practice law in Indiana after the Supreme Court accepted her resignation.
‘God’ gets more time to pay filing fee to sue IU
A man claiming to be God but who’s a little light on money can sue Indiana University and the Lilly Library by paying his federal court filing fees in installments, a federal judge ruled this week.