AG Rokita sues Monroe County over ‘sanctuary city’ policies
Just days after filing a lawsuit against the City of East Chicago, Indiana’s Office of the Attorney General is now suing Monroe County over its local immigration policy.
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Indiana death row inmate’s lawyers say mental illness should preclude him from execution
Attorneys for Indiana death row inmate Joseph Corcoran appealed the state’s request for an execution date on Thursday, maintaining that he is “unquestionably seriously mentally ill” and therefore should not be subject to the death penalty.
Appeals court says some NCAA athletes might qualify as employees under federal wage laws
College athletes whose efforts primarily benefit their schools might qualify as employees deserving of pay under federal wage-and-hour laws, a U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday in a setback to the NCAA.
Labor Department wants Indy health care owner held in contempt on overtime issues
The U.S. Department of Labor is asking a federal judge to hold the owner of eight Indianapolis-area health care services companies in contempt for allegedly ignoring a 2022 court judgment requiring him to pay overtime to his employees.
Biden says during news conference he’s going to ‘complete the job’ despite calls to bow out
President Joe Biden used his closely watched news conference Thursday to deliver a forceful defense of his foreign and domestic policies and batted away questions about his ability to serve another four years, declaring: “I’m not in this for my legacy. I’m in this to complete the job.”
More than 6 in 10 U.S. adults support protecting access to IVF, AP-NORC poll finds
Relatively few Americans fully endorse the idea that a fertilized egg should have the same rights as a pregnant woman. But a significant share say it describes their views at least somewhat well, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Candidates feel hopeful ahead of state Democratic party convention
Two women have their eyes on one thing come July 13–the delegate nomination for Indiana Attorney General.
Indiana high court suspends five attorneys for failure to pay costs
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court suspended five attorneys Tuesday for failure to pay costs associated with their pending disciplinary actions.
Opinions July 11, 2024
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Indiana Land Trust #3082, et. al. v. Hammond Redevelopment Commission, et al.
24-1006
Civil. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division. Magistrate Judge John Martin. Affirms the district court’s dismissal of Indiana Land Trust #3082 and trust’s beneficiaries Omar and Haitham Abuzir’s third amended complaint against the City of Hammond, the Hammond Redevelopment Commission and its members and Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott with prejudice. Finds the Abuzirs have failed to state any claim that the city violated their constitutional rights. Also finds that adding a § 1983 conspiracy claim would have been futile, and so the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying that request.
Safe Harbor Policy provides ‘carrot’ for voluntary M&A misconduct disclosures
To give an added jolt to government efforts to deter criminal misconduct in merger and acquisition transactions, the U.S. Department of Justice unveiled a new Safe Harbor Policy last year geared toward voluntary self-disclosures.
Two new lawsuits allege Greenwood Park Mall shooting could have been preventable
Two lawsuits were filed Tuesday afternoon against Simon Property Group and its security services for Greenwood Park Mall alleging the 2022 mass shooting could have been prevented.
Trump wants Black and Latino support. But he’s not popular with either group, poll analysis shows
An AP analysis of two consecutive polls conducted in June by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that about 7 in 10 Black Americans have a somewhat or very unfavorable view of Donald Trump, as do about half of Hispanic Americans.
U.S. House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal races
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would require individuals registering to vote to provide proof of citizenship to participate in federal elections.
Congress OKs bill overhauling oversight of troubled federal Bureau of Prisons
The Senate passed legislation Wednesday to overhaul oversight and bring greater transparency to the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons following reporting from The Associated Press that exposed systemic corruption in the federal prison system and increased congressional scrutiny.
Biden’s press conference will be a key test for him. But he’s no master of the big rhetorical moment
President Joe Biden has a fresh opportunity Thursday to try to prove to the American public that he’s capable of serving another four years after his shocking debate flop threw the future of his presidency into doubt.
An Indiana man gets 14 months after guilty plea to threatening a Michigan election official in 2020
An Indiana man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after pleading guilty to making a violent threat against a local election official in Michigan soon after the 2020 election.
Former state legislator Eberhart sentenced to prison in casino fraud case
Sean Eberhart, a former state representative from Shelbyville, was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison Wednesday after admitting to advocating for legislation in exchange for a lucrative position at a casino.
Jeffersonville man sentenced to prison for actions during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
| IL Staff
A Jeffersonville man faces more than five years in prison after he was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol.
LaPorte County auditor cleared of defamation against county attorney, jury rules
Last month a LaPorte County jury found the auditor did not make liable statements about the county attorney.
Opinions July 10, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals
Wade Wiley v. United Farm Family Mutual Insurance Company
24A-PL-76
Civil plenary. Affirms the Hancock Superior Court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of United Farm Family Mutual Insurance Company in a declaratory judgment action regarding insurance coverage and the court’s denial of Wade Wiley’s motion for summary judgment. Finds that Jonathan Howard did not have, and knew that he did not have, a valid driver’s license at the time of his accident with Wiley on Sept. 13, 2021. Also finds that because he was not legally entitled to drive, Howard did not have a reasonable belief that he was entitled to operate Amy Smith’s vehicle on a public highway.