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Man seeks clemency in 1996 murder of Anderson neighbor, 69
A former Anderson man convicted as a teenager of killing a 69-year-old neighbor is seeking clemency.
Draft civil forfeiture reform bill gets committee endorsement, but with opposition
A preliminary draft of proposed legislation that would revamp Indiana’s civil forfeiture law has been endorsed by members of a summer study committee, but not without concerns raised by lawmakers.
4 counties receive initial approval for new magistrates, courts
Four Indiana counties will be able to make their case to the Indiana General Assembly for additional judicial resources after a legislative study committee gave a positive recommendation to their requests for additional judges and courts.
Red Mass celebration spotlights teachings of St. Francis
Calling upon the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, James Callaghan, CEO of Franciscan Health Hospitals in Carmel, Indianapolis and Mooresville, told the judges and attorneys attending the Indianapolis Red Mass Thursday that they are providing Catholic leadership in a secular world.
Court only corrects ‘immaterial’ errors in opinion on rehearing
After granting rehearing to an August opinion to correct “immaterial factual errors,” the Indiana Court of Appeals reaffirmed a decision that upheld allegedly defamatory statements made by an attorney were protected.
COA dismisses appeal of summary judgment to law firm on legal malpractice claim
After finding an order granting summary judgment to an Indianapolis law firm facing a legal malpractice claim was not a final order, the Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal challenging the summary judgment ruling.
Lawyer gets conditional suspension for felony drunken-driving conviction
An Indianapolis attorney who was convicted of felony drunken driving has been suspended but is permitted to resume practice pending successful completion of two years of probation and monitoring by the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program.
Opinions Oct. 6, 2017
Indiana Court of Appeals
Thomas N. Eckerle v. Katz & Korin, PC and Michael W. Hile
49A02-1608-CT-1894
Civil tort. Grants Thomas N. Eckerle’s petition for rehearing for the sole purpose of correcting two immaterial factual errors that indicated Branham Corp. filed bankruptcy in 2004 and that Eckerle was a defendant in a case brought by Branham. Reaffirms the Indiana Court of Appeals’ earlier opinion in all other respects.
Ex-attorney Conour may get new day in court after 7th Circuit argument
Ex-Indianapolis attorney and convicted fraudster William Conour may have yet another day in court, nearly four years after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing $6 million from three dozen clients and more than 18 months after he was resentenced to the same term.
Law firm plans federal suit on behalf of landowners along Hamilton County rail corridor
A Missouri-based law firm that specializes in rails-to-trails cases plans to file a federal lawsuit on behalf of property owners along the Nickel Plate Railroad corridor.
Justice Department ends transgender workplace protections
Federal civil rights law does not protect transgender people from discrimination at work, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said in a memo released Thursday that rescinds guidance issued under the Obama administration.
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.
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.