Indy Councilor Keith Potts announces run for Braun’s US Senate seat
Indianapolis City-County Council member Keith Potts plans to challenge Marc Carmichael for the Democratic nomination to fill U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s seat.
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Indiana legislator convicted of drunken driving publicly acknowledges he used ‘horrible’ judgment
An Indiana legislator convicted of drunken driving publicly acknowledged on Wednesday that he used “horrible” judgment.
Man gets life sentence for raping 9-year-old Ohio girl who traveled to Indiana for legal abortion
A man who confessed to raping and impregnating a 9-year-old Ohio girl has been sentenced to life in prison in a case that became a national flashpoint on abortion rights because the girl had to travel out of state to end the pregnancy.
Indiana abortions drop sharply ahead of state ban possibly taking effect, state reports show
The number of abortions being performed in Indiana has dropped steeply even before a court ruling that has a Republican-backed abortion ban set to potentially take effect in the coming weeks.
US citizenship test changes are coming, raising concerns for those with low English skills
The U.S. citizenship test is being updated, and some immigrants and advocates worry the changes will hurt test-takers with lower levels of English proficiency.
IN Supreme Court appoints 2 to Disciplinary Commission
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed Brooklyn attorney Cara Wieneke and Indianapolis pastor Terry Webster Sr. to the court’s Disciplinary Commission.
IN Supreme Court releases proposed amendments of 3 rules, interpreter code of conduct, invites comment
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court is accepting public comment for proposed rule changes for deposition delivery, citation formatting for memorandum decisions and public requests for hearing or trial recordings.
Opinions July 5, 2023
Court of Appeals of Indiana
In the Matter of the Adoption of G.J., Minor Child, D.A. v. D.J. (mem. dec.)
22A-AD-2828
Adoption. Affirms LaGrange Circuit Court’s ruling that that the consent of D.J., father of G.J., was required for the adoption of the child by D.A., the child’s stepfather. Finds D.A. has not overcome the presumption that a trial court’s ruling in an adoption case is correct. Also, finds evidence in the record supporting the trial court’s conclusion.
IN Supreme Court grants transfer to case involving default judgment, plus 2 others
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to three cases for the week ending June 30, including one involving a a pool company that, according to the Court of Appeals of Indiana’s judgment, didn’t properly file a motion to set aside default judgment.
Howard Co. Judge Parry granted senior judgeship
| IL Staff
Howard Superior Court Judge Brant Parry has been granted senior judgeship by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission.
Judge limits Biden administration in working with social media companies
A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with social media companies about “protected speech,” a decision called “a blow to censorship” by a Republican official.
Legitimacy of ‘customer’ in Supreme Court gay rights case raises ethical and legal flags
A Christian graphic artist who the Supreme Court said can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples pointed during her lawsuit to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. The twist? Stewart says it never happened.
The Supreme Court will decide if some judges have gone too far in striking down gun restrictions
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
Biden offers new student debt relief plan, lashes out at GOP after Supreme Court ruling
President Joe Biden vowed Friday to push ahead with a new plan providing student loan relief for millions of borrowers, while blaming Republican “hypocrisy” for triggering the day’s Supreme Court decision that wiped out his original effort.
Online academy, resource center to ‘enhance’ pro bono culture in Indiana: ‘Always a huge need for attorneys’
A new service from the Indiana State Bar Association puts training and resources in one place for attorneys to learn more about pro bono representation and hopefully clear the hurdles that can sometimes stand in their way.
Web Exclusive: IN Supreme Court introduces proposed GAL guidelines that advocates say are ‘long overdue’
Guardians ad litem have been part of civil family law cases for decades, but there have never been any formal guidelines for the role of a GAL in the Indiana judicial system. The Indiana Supreme Court is taking steps to change that.
Hammerle on… “Being Mary Tyler Moore” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Being Mary Tyler Moore” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”
IndyBar: Pro Bono Opportunities Abound with IndyBar
Because the need is great, volunteers are always being sought for three IndyBar pro bono programs that allow members to choose to dedicate just an hour or two or a longer-term commitment.
‘I believe in miracles’: Talevski family cheers SCOTUS decision, but questions still linger
Susie Talevski’s father was the catalyst behind the decision in Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, et al. v. Talevski, which held that the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act creates individually enforceable rights.
Wilson: What’s your system for capturing, processing, completing actions?
This article outlines some ideas for your personal system to capture the various types of projects you may face in the legal context and how to work those through a process to completion.