Unfair labor complaint filed against Notre Dame over athletes
An unfair labor complaint was filed Thursday against the University of Notre Dame for classifying college athletes as “student-athletes.”
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Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but transgender sports rule still on hold
The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under rules finalized Friday by the Biden administration.
Carmel Clay Schools did not violate state law by refusing to sell building to charter school, appellate court rules
The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a ruling Wednesday that Carmel Clay Schools did not violate Indiana’s “dollar law” when it closed an elementary school and refused to sell the building to a charter school.
Opinions April 18, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals
Steven C. Clear v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-170
Criminal. Affirms the Shelby Superior Court’s denial of Steven Clear’s petition for additional credit time. Finds Clear failed to convince the appellate court that the trial court erred in denying his petition as the evidence does not lead unerringly and unmistakably to a decision opposite that reached by the trial
court.
13 applicants seek Marion Superior Court judgeship
| IL Staff
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee will interview 13 applicants next week for the vacancy created by Marion Superior Judge Cynthia Ayers’ retirement.
Property taxes enter Indiana’s tax reform spotlight
The chief budget architect for the Indiana House of Representatives outlined property tax concerns Wednesday for the next legislative session, with a focus on school referendums and the use of excess levy appeals.
Justice Department ramps up efforts to reduce violent crime with gun intel center, carjacking forces
The initiatives are part of a broad effort by President Joe Biden’s administration to address violent crime — an issue the Democratic president has featured in his reelection campaign to reach young voters concerned about gun violence.
Trump trial jury selection process follows a familiar pattern with an unpredictable outcome
One potential juror was dismissed by the judge after the former president’s lawyers found a 2017 online post about Trump that said “Lock him up!”
Justice Department to hit concert promoter Live Nation with antitrust suit
Performers, politicians, scholars, rival promoters and other ticket sellers argue that Live Nation wields far too much power in the live entertainment industry.
Nassar assault victims reach $100M deal with Justice Department, source says
An internal investigation found that FBI agents mishandled abuse allegations by women more than a year before Larry Nassar, a former doctor at Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics, was arrested in 2016.
Opinions April 17, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals
Andrew Nemeth Properties, LLC, and Andrew J. Nemeth v. William A. Panzica, Thomas C. Panzica, Philip E. Panzica, & NP3, LLC
23A-PL-1383
Civil plenary. Reverses the Marshall Circuit Court’s award of summary judgment in favor of William Panzica, Thomas Panzica, Phillip Panzica and NP3, LLC on Andrew Nemeth’s breach of contract claim and its bench judgment in favor of the defendants on Nemeth’s unjust enrichment claim. Finds that an LLC’s initial membership can be established by oral contract and that there exist genuine issues of material fact as to whether Nemeth and the Panzica Brothers orally agreed to form NP3 as equal members. Also finds that Nemeth was entitled to a jury trial on his unjust enrichment claim.
Federal appeals court rejects WISH-TV owner’s racial discrimination claims
The owner of WISH-TV failed to show evidence that a pair of television distributors racially discriminated against him in declining to pay retransmission fees to carry WISH and sister station WNDY-TV, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday in affirming a lower court’s decision.
Patron sues Indianapolis Motor Speedway over alleged Snake Pit injuries
A concertgoer who attended last May’s Snake Pit event during the Indianapolis 500 weekend is suing the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after allegedly being hit in the head by a glass bottle during the festivities.
Supreme Court backs suits over discriminatory job transfers
The justices unanimously ruled Wednesday that people suing under the main federal job-bias law don’t have to show a transfer caused them a significant disadvantage.
Senate will convene the Mayorkas impeachment trial as Democrats plot a quick dismissal
Senate Democrats could end the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday before arguments even begin.
Trump trial: Why can’t Americans see or hear what is going on inside the courtroom?
New York state law regarding media coverage of court proceedings is one of the most restrictive in the country and that is where jury selection for the Trump hush-money trial is underway.
Supreme Court questions obstruction charges brought against Jan. 6 rioters and Trump
The justices heard arguments over the charge of obstruction of an official proceeding in the case of Joseph Fischer, a former Pennsylvania police officer who has been indicted for his role in disrupting Congress’ certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential election victory over Trump.
Republicans drive Indiana House primary challenges
The May 7 primary for seats in the Indiana House of Representatives boasts 26 contested GOP races and six contested Democrat ones. Eight open seats have drawn two-dozen hopefuls.
Rokita holds commanding fundraising advantage in race for attorney general
Financially, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is well-positioned to combat a re-election challenge, especially from Democrats who have about one-tenth or less than the incumbent’s campaign cash on hand.
Opinions April 16, 2024
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
United States of America v. Bryant D. Aron
22-2364
Criminal. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Fort Wayne Division. Chief Judge Holly Brady. Affirms the district court’s conviction of Bryant Aron on the charge of possession of a firearm and ammunition as a felon in violation and its sentence of him to the statutory maximum of 10years in prison. Finds Aron was given sufficient notice of the court’s rejection of the plea agreement to give him the opportunity to fully litigate the basis for the four-level enhancement in the PSR for use of the firearm during another felony offense. Also finds that Aron’s arguments that the court improperly inserted itself into the plea negotiation process and abused its discretion by failing to provide a sound reason for rejecting the binding plea agreement are lacking in merit.