January trial scheduled in university student’s death
A trial for a man accused of fatally shooting a University of Southern Indiana student has been rescheduled for early next year.
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Attorneys say thanks by offering legal help to first responders
A recent one-day clinic allowed volunteer attorneys, paralegals and administrative staff to prepare 130 legal documents for first responders.
US seeks to toss suit against transgender military ban
The Justice Department is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s moves to curtail military service by transgender people.
Opinions Oct. 5, 2017
Indiana Court of Appeals
Marquell M. Jackson v. State of Indiana
82A04-1609-CR-2074
Criminal. Reverses Marquell M. Jackson’s sentencing enhancement for being found to have been a member of a criminal gang and his convictions for robbery as a Level 2 felony and aggravated battery as a Level 3 felony. Finds the Vanderburgh Circuit Court committed fundamental error when it permitted the state to amend the charge on the criminal gang enhancement such that the charge no longer stated an offense under Indiana law.
2 of man’s convictions after botched robbery reduced due to double jeopardy violations
A man convicted on eight charges related to an attempted robbery will have his sentencing enhancement vacated and two of his convictions reduced after the Indiana Court of Appeals found multiple errors in the trial court’s handling of the case.
Anderson courthouse vacated for asbestos remediation
Madison County employees are moving out of the courthouse in Anderson to allow for asbestos remediation work that will last seven months. Relocated offices include the court system and clerk's office.
Justices hear challenge to lethal injection formulation; state says it’s shelved
Several Indiana Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Thursday of a death row inmate’s challenge of the Department of Correction’s untried lethal injection drug cocktail formulation.
Report of cobweb-covered bicyclist leads to 2 theft arrests
Southern Indiana police say a tip from an observant citizen who noticed a cobweb-covered man riding a bicycle led to the arrests of two men accused of stealing bikes from a barn.
Ex-cop convicted of battering suspects faces third sentencing
A former central Indiana sheriff’s deputy convicted of civil rights violations for battering two handcuffed suspects will be sentenced in November for the third time after rulings by a federal appeals court.
Judicial committee narrowly approves 7th Circuit nominee Barrett
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary voted along party lines Thursday to approve Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Indianapolis preparing to sue opioid makers, distributors
The city of Indianapolis is preparing to take legal action against the makers and distributors of opioids, Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Thursday morning at a press conference.
Comment sought on changes to problem-solving courts, administrative, trial rules
Indiana residents and legal professionals this month can offer their perspectives on proposed amendments to the rules of the state’s problem-solving courts and other administrative and trial rules .
COA sends securities fraud claim to trial
A claim of securities fraud against an Indiana health company must proceed to trial after the Indiana Court of Appeals determined the trial court erred by striking a request for a jury trial without the consent of both parties.
Opinions Oct. 4, 2017
Indiana Court of Appeals
Cardinal Health Ventures, Inc v. Michael Scanameo, M.D., Carol Scanameo, and Michael Scanameo, M.D., Inc
18A02-1703-CT-487
Civil tort. Reverses the Delaware Circuit Court’s order granting Michael Scanameo, M.D., Carol Scanameo and Michael Scanameo, M.D. Inc.’s request to strike their motion for a jury trial on their claim of securities fraud against Cardinal Health Ventures Inc. Finds the trial court erred in granting the Scanameos’ motion because Cardinal Health did not consent to the motion. Remands with instruction to the trial court to re-set the case on the jury trial calendar.
Poll: Most Americans believe their jobs are safe from automation
Most Americans believe their jobs are safe from the spread of automation and robotics, at least during their lifetimes, and only a handful says automation has cost them a job or loss of income.
Travel ban lawsuits filed by legal center, Muslim advocates
A coalition of Muslim and Iranian-American advocates and a nonpartisan legal institute filed the first lawsuits against the Trump administration's new travel restrictions for citizens of eight countries, including Iran, that were announced late last month.
US Supreme Court weighs case on detention of immigrants
The Supreme Court of the United States wrestled for a second time Tuesday with whether the government can indefinitely detain certain immigrants it is considering deporting without providing a hearing.
Basketball ref sues Kentucky media company over harassment
A college basketball referee filed a federal lawsuit against a Kentucky media company on Tuesday, accusing it of creating conditions that led to the harassment of him and his family after he worked an NCAA Tournament game between Kentucky and North Carolina in March.
Senate confirms new federal prosecutor for northern Indiana
The U.S. Senate approved Thomas Kirsch II in a voice vote Tuesday as the U.S. attorney for Indiana's northern district.
Judge tosses lawsuit by Jared Fogle’s ex-wife against Subway
An Indiana judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle's ex-wife, which alleged that the fast-food chain continued promoting Fogle as its spokesman even though it knew of his sexual interest in children.