Judge approves new murder charges against man in case of slain Indiana teens
The new charges approved against Richard Allen of Delphi are murder while committing or attempting to commit kidnapping.
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Chambers releases detailed economy plan in gubernatorial bid
He said a growing the economy would, in turn, reduce government and shrink taxes even if his proposals include plans for growth in the short term.
Supreme Court appears receptive to NRA free-speech lawsuit against a former New York state official
The NRA is suing former New York State Department of Financial Services superintendent Maria Vullo, who the group says used her regulatory power to economically punish the group for its gun-rights stance in violation of the First Amendment.
State Sen. Jean Breaux issues farewell-like statement amid ongoing health issues
The Democratic senator from Indianapolis said that “after a hard-fought battle with my health, the time has come for me to focus on enjoying the time I have left surrounded by my loved ones.”
Holcomb vetoes antisemitism compromise, signs bill weakening public access counselor
Gov. Eric Holcomb opted to issue his first—and only—veto of the session on House Bill 1002, a proposal to further define antisemitism, particularly in academic settings, citing concerns with a compromise reached in the final hours of session.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of Indiana couple who lost custody of transgender child
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear the case of Indiana parents who were appealing the state’s decision to remove their transgender teen from their home.
UPDATE: Supreme Court seems favorable to Biden administration efforts to combat social media posts
The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to side with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security.
Legislature bans sister-city agreements with ‘foreign adversaries’
Indiana lawmakers this year slipped a new prohibition blocking locals from joining cooperative agreements with communities in six “foreign adversary” countries into a bill that originally dealt with property taxes.
Indiana Supreme Court sends double-jeopardy, child-death case back to appellate court
The Indiana Supreme Court sent a double-jeopardy, child-death case back to the appellate court on Friday in light of a recent decision that clarifies what constitutes being charged more than once for the same crime.
Indianapolis attorney’s law license on probationary status after rules violations
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court issued disciplinary orders Friday for three attorneys, including an Indianapolis attorney whose license to practice law was put on probation for six violations of Indiana Professional Conduct Rules.
Opinions March 18, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals
John Brennan Larkin v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
23A-PC-1081
Post conviction. Affirms the LaPorte Superior Court’s denial of John Larkin’s post conviction relief petition. Finds that Larkin did not prove that he received ineffective assistance of counsel because he suffered no prejudice from any alleged mistake.
Steuben Circuit Judge Allen N. Wheat takes medical leave
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a temporary judge to fill in for Steuben Circuit Court Judge Allen N. Wheat, who is taking a medical leave of absence.
Gubernatorial candidate Jamie Reitenour lambasts debate, forum hosts for exclusion
A March 11 debate in Carmel was the first to include all six candidates seeking the Republican nomination for Indiana govenor. Reitenour wasn’t included in an October forum, December’s legislative conference nor in a January forum and she is concerned she won’t be included in future events.
The inside story of a rotten Hewlett Packard deal to be told in trial of fallen British tech star
The criminal trial in San Francisco federal court revolves around HP’s acquisition of British software maker Autonomy, a deal that was celebrated as coup when it was announced in 2011, only to blow up into a costly debacle.
Holcomb signs bill killing Gary’s gunmaker lawsuit, but two others hang in the balance
Two pieces of legislation remain unsigned—one defining and banning antisemitism within the Hoosier public education system and another constraining the state’s public access chief.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis must step aside or remove special prosecutor in Trump case, judge says
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must step aside from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump or remove the special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship before the case can proceed, the judge overseeing it ruled Friday.
Indiana law regulating AI usage in elections takes effect
The law requires that candidates include a disclaimer when a political ad includes the use of generative AI, and it creates a path for legal action when candidates believe they are misrepresented.
Opinions March 15, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals
Cameron Banks v. State of Indiana
23A-CR-898
Criminal. Affirms Cameron Banks’ murder conviction in Marion Superior Court and the admittance of incriminating evidence found during the search of his cell phone. Finds a search warrant was supported by probable cause as the affidavit presents facts, together with reasonable inferences, demonstrating a sufficient nexus between Cameron’s cell phone and the shootings and robbery. Also finds that the warrant was specific enough as it allowed the police to look for items that were related to the February 2020 shootings and robbery and did not violate the Fourth Amendment’s particularity requirement. Reverses Cameron’s conviction for Level 2 felony robbery. Remands with instructions for the trial court to enter conviction for Level 5 felony robbery instead.
Cohen & Malad takes medical device lawsuit to trial in New Jersey
Indianapolis-based law firm Cohen & Malad LLP has taken a lawsuit to trial in New Jersey that alleges a medical device used to repair hernias causes life-threatening complications and says the case will be a bellwether for dozens of other lawsuits filed against the device’s makers.
College officials brace for new laws on ‘intellectual diversity’ and more
State lawmakers approved a slew of new laws affecting Indiana’s colleges and universities during the 2024 legislative session — but questions remain about how some of those measures will be implemented.
