Indiana State Police hiring polygraph examiner
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The position would serve the Bloomington, Evansville and Jasper districts.
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Opinions March 4, 2024
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Doug Williams and W.W. Contracting Inc. v. Pekin Insurance Inc.
23A-PL-995
Civil plenary. Affirms the Tippecanoe Superior Court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Pekin Insurance Inc. Finds W.W. Contracting Inc.’s theft allegation established the dishonest act.
A warranty not included in writing is not enforceable, appeals court affirms
A warranty not included in an installation contract for heating and air conditioning equipment is not enforceable because it was not documented in writing, the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed.
Marion County judges to interview for judicial retention
| IL Staff
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee is required to issue a recommendation to voters concerning whether incumbent judges are qualified and if they should be retained in office. The committee will make the recommendations after the interviews.
1 day remaining to submit Leadership in Law nominations
| IL Staff
Only one day remains to submit your nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s 2024 Leadership in Law Awards.
Appeals court affirms summary judgment for insurance company after alleged theft of tools
W.W. Contracting, Inc. was named as the insured on a commercial general liability insurance policy issued by Pekin Insurance. The policy covered “accidental loss” to W.W.’s tools but also had a few exclusions.
JetBlue and Spirit are ending their $3.8 billion merger after federal judge blocked the deal
JetBlue said Monday that even though both companies still believe in the deal, they were unlikely to meet the closing conditions required in the agreement before a July 24 deadline.
Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack
The justices ruled a day before the Super Tuesday primaries that states cannot invoke a post-Civil War constitutional provision to keep presidential candidates from appearing on ballots.
Bills on antisemitism, school chaplains hang in balance as legislative session nears end
Indiana’s lawmakers have just days to finalize legislation in key areas like health and education — from literacy and antisemitism to ambulances and a Medicaid shortfall. And some continued attempts to increase legislative oversight of the executive branch are on track for passage, but others appear dead.
Monroe County hires yet another election supervisor, hoping she’ll stay
Monroe County lost its top election official nearly every other month over the past year after a longtime supervisor resigned following a counting error in the November 2022 tally.
Supreme Court could decide Monday whether Trump can be barred from the 2024 ballot
The justices are expected to decide at least one case Monday, with signs strongly pointing to resolution of the case from Colorado that threatens to kick Trump off some state ballots. Any opinions will post on the court’s website beginning just after 10 a.m.
Crown Point attorney suspended for misconduct
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court handed down a 60-day suspension Thursday to Crown Point attorney Lynda LeBlanc for misconduct after she was unresponsive to a client and failed to refund the person’s payment for work in a divorce case.
Opinions March 1, 2024
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Anthony Lefevers v. SGC Properties LLC (mem. dec.)
23A-PL-909
Civil plenary. Affirms the Harrison Circuit Court’s order granting SGC Properties LLC’s motion for the involuntary dismissal of Anthony Lefevers’ case. Finds the trial court did not fail to issue findings and conclusions and that the evidence supports the trial court’s conclusion that Lefevers failed to present sufficient evidence to prove his claim against SCG.
Applications available for vacancy on Marion Superior Court
| IL Staff
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee is accepting applications for a new superior court judge.
Owner of Lawrenceburg casino must pay more Indiana taxes, court rules
The Pennsylvania-based company that operates Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg must pay additional Indiana taxes accumulated over a three-year period, the Indiana Tax Court ruled Wednesday.
7th Circuit vacates drug trafficking sentence, finds district court erred
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a man’s sentence for drug trafficking after determining a district court did not account for the difference in mixed and pure substances.
Muncie woman sentenced for drug dealing that resulted in overdose death
| IL Staff
A Muncie woman sentenced for dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, the Delaware Prosecutor’s Office announced on Feb. 21.
Ceremony celebrates new Southern District magistrate
| IL Staff
A formal investiture ceremony celebrating U.S. Magistrate Judge Crystal Wildeman’s appointment was held last week in Evansville.
Indiana Senate drops proposal on attorney general qualifications
| IL Staff
The provision would have disqualified attorney general candidates who have been disbarred or suspended without automatic reinstatement within one year of the election.
Legislature approves bill adding more verification steps to voter registration
Under the bill, residents who are new voters in Indiana would have to provide proof of residency when registering in person, unless they submit an Indiana driver’s license or social security number that matches an Indiana record.