Lawyer faces child pornography charges
An Anderson attorney is in a community confinement facility after being arrested for distribution and possession of child pornography.
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Democrat stalwart said to be U.S. attorney nominee
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Southern District of Indiana has been without a presidentially appointed U.S. attorney for more than two years – an extraordinarily long stretch for a position that usually can be filled in half that time.
Economic debate rescheduled
An event scheduled for today in Bloomington has been postponed. A debate between two economists, sponsored by the Federalist
Society for Law and Public Policy Studies student chapter at Indiana University Maurer School of Law – Bloomington, has been
moved to Feb. 22 due to weather-related airport issues in Washington, D.C.
Commission starts review process for new disciplinary chief
More than 20 people have applied for the top executive post of the Disciplinary Commission, and the commission now may allow others to apply while it begins a review process expected to take at least two months.
President to renominate IU professor
An Indiana University Maurer School of Law – Bloomington professor is expected to be renominated by President Barack Obama to head the Office of Legal Counsel after the Senate sent her nomination back to the White House in December.
Monroe County drug court wins award
The Monroe County Drug Treatment Court recently received a national award for its efforts to foster community transformation by reducing drug addiction and crime.
CHINS finding establishes only status of child
A finding that a child is in need of services only establishes the status of the child and means the child is a CHINS even if one parent isn't involved in the reasons for the determination, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled today
Judge dissents on qualified immunity issue
Judges on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals disagreed as to whether law enforcement officers were entitled to qualified immunity for their use of flash-bang devices in attempting to remove a suicidal man from his home.
High court grants 6 transfers
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer today to decide whether casinos can ban card counters. The high court also granted transfer to five cases Thursday, including a case of first impression regarding post-retirement health-insurance premiums.
Justices rule on trust mill UPL case
The Indiana State Bar Association has won an unauthorized practice of law action against an estate planning services company, but wasn't able to completely sway the state's highest court that all "costs and expenses" should be completely granted for the prosecution of the case.
Workshop examines foster care
Child Advocates and the Marion Superior Court’s Juvenile Division are hosting a workshop this week in Indianapolis to examine why more African-American children are in the county’s foster care than other races.
COA: Parole revocation not unconstitutional
The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed that the decision to revoke a defendant's parole because he refused to take a polygraph test wasn't based on an impermissible ex post facto application of state statute.
Court orders mandate for full parole hearing
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal of a prisoner's pro se action for a mandate requiring all five parole board members to vote on his parole eligibility, ruling the prisoner's case was supported by Indiana statute.
Miscarriage an ‘act’ in intimidation charge
The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed today a man's conviction of and sentence for intimidation after he threatened his wife, who recently miscarried. The appellate court ruled the miscarriage fulfilled the "act" part of the charge as contemplated by Indiana statute.
Supreme Court seeking comment on 3 changes
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking comment on three issues: clarifying what constitutes pro bono work; change of venue; and whether custodial police interrogations should be recorded.
Officer didn’t conduct investigatory stop
A trial court didn't abuse its discretion in admitting evidence that a juvenile possessed marijuana because the seizure of the drug didn't violate the teen's constitutional rights, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
Trial date set for suspended judge
Suspended LaPorte Superior Judge Jennifer Evans Koethe’s trial has been set for Jan. 4, 2010, in Lake County.
Former justice discusses merit selection
During a visit to South Bend today, former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor pushed a message that merit selection is the best way to ensure an independent judiciary, though her words come at a time when state lawmakers are close to scrapping that very system in the county she visited.
ACLU recognizes civil liberty allies
The ACLU of Indiana recognized supporters of civil liberties and raised awareness and funds for the organization during its annual dinner Nov. 13 in Indianapolis.
Valpo conference to focus on civil rights
The Valparaiso University School of Law conference "Civil Rights in the Obama Era" will feature the Edward A. Seegers Lecture on Jurisprudence and the 2009 Law Review Symposium on public school students' rights.