Woman gets time served in Indianapolis quadruple homicide
An Indianapolis woman has been sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery in connection with a quadruple slaying during an Indianapolis drug house robbery.
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Judge frees rape convict after tests show DNA not his
A central Indiana man who spent nearly 25 years in prison left a courthouse a free man Wednesday after a judge set aside his 1992 rape conviction because DNA found on the victim was not his.
Defense lawyer’s pants catch fire during trial in Miami
A Miami defense attorney is feeling the heat after his pants caught fire as he delivered closing arguments in an arson case.
Interviews set for 20 Supreme Court applicants
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has set aside a day-and-a-half to interview 20 candidates eligible to succeed retiring Justice Robert Rucker on the Indiana Supreme Court.
Northwest Indiana lawyers ready to welcome Supreme Court
When the Indiana Supreme Court arrives in Gary for oral arguments Thursday, the legal community in Northwest Indiana will be offering a special welcome for the justices and in particular, its favorite son, Justice Robert Rucker.
Opinions March 8, 2017
Indiana Court of Appeals
Magic Circle Corp., D/B/A Dixie Chopper, Arthur Evans, Wesley Evans, and Jeffrey Haltom v. Crowe Horwath, LLP
71A03-1607-PL-1520
Civil plenary. Reverses and remands the St. Joseph Circuit Court’s grant of Crowe Horwath LLP’s motion to dismiss two counts brought against it by Magic Circle Corp. on the grounds the claims were barred by the economic loss rule and several exculpatory provisions. Finds the economic loss rule does not have the effect of barring an accountant malpractice claim at tort.
COA allows accountant malpractice claim to continue
The Indiana Court of Appeals has allowed an accountant malpractice claim to continue after holding that the economic loss rule and provisions with a contract do not bar a tort complaint.
Southern District celebrates pro bono attorneys
After enacting a rule allowing judges to assign pro bono cases to attorneys who frequently practice in federal court, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is celebrating a “banner year” for pro bono service.
District court again rules against Concord Schools on ‘Christmas Spectacular’
A district court judge has once again entered judgment against a northern Indiana school district after finding it has not made “absolutely clear” that it will permanently nix overtly religious content from its annual Christmas program.
ABA report sees role for lawyers in repairing public trust
A report from the American Bar Association is calling upon attorneys to help their communities repair the mistrust that divides law enforcement and residents of the communities they serve.
Gorsuch: A high court pick whose writing is down to Earth
When Justice Antonin Scalia backed out of a book project with writing partner Bryan Garner, the justice recommended who might take his place. Neil Gorsuch was first on this list. Legal-writing experts say it’s not hard to see why the veteran jurist would recommend the man President Donald Trump would later nominate to fill the Supreme Court seat Scalia held for nearly 30 years.
Indiana bill creates emergency contact database
Law enforcement officers responding to a tragic car accident could quickly notify an emergency contact under an Indiana bill.
Indiana gun measures head toward final approval
Two firearms bills moved closer to final approval in the Indiana Legislature Wednesday.
Twitter troll takes over lawmaker’s handle, demands apology
An Indiana state lawmaker who says he won’t “give in to terrorists” is refusing an apology demand from an unknown person who took over his abandoned Twitter handle.
Indiana couple charged with neglect in death of 5-year-old
Authorities say a western Indiana couple failed to provide adequate nutrition and follow-up medical care for their disabled 5-year-old daughter who died last year.
Marion County prosecutor partners with NextDoor app
Indianapolis law enforcement and prosecution officials are teaming up for an innovative social media partnership designed to engage residents in prosecuting crime.
Lawyer seeking Pence emails wants remand after learning about private account
An Indianapolis attorney who is asking the Indiana Supreme Court to release documents sent to former Gov. Mike Pence is now asking the high court to remand the case in light of recent revelations that Pence used a personal email account for state business while governor.
COA reverses summary judgment in third appeal in business case
In the third appeal regarding alleged business relationships between several men, the Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed summary judgment for the owners of the business in question, holding that there remains a genuine issue of material fact as to whether the other men suffered damages when they were denied ownership interests.
Fort Wayne attorney disbarred for fund mismanagement
A Fort Wayne attorney who repeatedly failed to cooperate in a disciplinary action has been disbarred for mismanagement of his trust account and converting client funds.
Opinions March 7, 2017
Indiana Supreme Court
In the Matter of Donald Edward James
02S00-1607-DI-389
Disciplinary. Disbars Donald E. James. Finds that James committed attorney misconduct by mismanaging his trust account, converting client funds and failing to cooperate with the disciplinary process.