Indiana Southern District Court opens learning center to public
The U.S. Southern District Court for the Southern District of Indiana hosted the grand opening of its new learning center Wednesday.
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In Molter’s 1st opinion, Supreme Court reverses manslaughter conviction after voir dire error
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed an involuntary manslaughter conviction Wednesday and ordered a new trial after finding the trial court erred by not allowing defense counsel to directly voir dire prospective jurors.
7th Circuit denies ‘improper’ judicial notice motion in campaign finance appeal
A motion for judicial notice in a federal dispute over Indiana’s campaign contribution laws has drawn a rebuke from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, which denied the motion and called it “unnecessary” and “improper.”
Opinions Feb. 2, 2023
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Calvin Hair v. Dennis Goldsberry, Linda Goldsberry, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
22A-TP-2122
Petition for tax deed. Affirms the denial of Calvin Hair’s motion for prejudgment interest and statutory postjudgment interest on his settlement agreement with Dennis L. and Linda S. Goldsberry and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Finds Hair was not entitled to an award of interest based on the settlement agreement.
Indiana lawmakers reluctant to enact policy for surveillance technology
State lawmakers are prioritizing multiple bills in the current legislative session that seek to increase data privacy. But Republican legislators remain reluctant to enact policy around increasingly common surveillance technology.
First sweeping federal gun crime report in 20 years released
The most expansive federal report in over two decades on guns and crime shows a shrinking turnaround between the time a gun was purchased and when it was recovered from a crime scene.
High court offers bonuses, debt relief to lure police hires
U.S. Supreme Court police officers last fall staffed a table at Washington’s armory, where runners picked up their numbers and T-shirts for the Army 10-Miler road race. The officers were seeking to recruit new officers in a tight employment market.
Lawsuit can proceed against Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse
A federal judge in Wisconsin ruled Wednesday that a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the father of a man shot and killed by Kyle Rittenhouse during a protest in 2020 can proceed against Rittenhouse, police officers and others.
7th Circuit: Employer suing union after strikes not required to arbitrate
An employer suing an employee union after the employees twice went on strike won’t be required to take its claims to arbitration.
Opinions Feb. 1, 2023
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Brittany Rubendall, on her own behalf and on behalf of those similarly situated v. Community Hospital of Anderson and Madison County
22A-CT-2223
Civil tort. Affirms summary judgment for Community Hospital of Anderson and Madison County on Brittany Rubendall’s complaint alleging negligence based on public disclosure of private facts. Finds the Madison Circuit Court did not err.
Indiana federal court announces annual Black History Month event
| IL Staff
The U.S. District Court for Southern Indiana will be holding its 24th annual Black History Month event: A Glimpse into the Lives of African Americans Responsible for Upholding the Law.
Hospital that broadcast patient information on radio doesn’t have to pay emotional distress damages, COA affirms
Despite her private health information being broadcast to the public on the radio, a woman failed to overturn the entry of summary judgment in favor of an Anderson hospital that she sued for negligence.
Nominations open for Leadership in Law 2023
| IL Staff
Indiana Lawyer is now accepting nominations for its annual Leadership in Law Awards.
Settlement reached in civil suit against former Celadon execs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a settlement in its civil case against former Celadon Group Inc. executives Eric Meek and Bobby Peavler, who were both accused of engaging in fraud before the Indianapolis-based trucking company filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations in 2019.
Biden lawyer: FBI searches Biden’s Delaware home
The FBI was conducting a planned search Wednesday of President Joe Biden’s Rehoboth Beach, Delaware home as part of its investigation into the potential mishandling of classified documents, the president’s personal lawyer said.
Lawmakers hear mixed reviews on bill to lower health care costs
A wide-ranging bill aimed at lowering health care costs for Hoosiers received mixed reviews in committee on Tuesday, from provisions penalizing hospitals for high prices to curtailing the use of non-compete agreements.
Indiana to get $66.5M to settle overpayment suit against insurer Centene
Indiana has reached a $66.5 million settlement with St. Louis-based health insurer Centene Corp. to resolve allegations that the company overcharged the state’s Medicaid program for pharmaceutical costs.
‘Blindsided’: Court reporters fume over proposed rule amendment that would ‘prohibit’ stenography
The rule would require all courts to record hearings in all case types, but would “prohibit” stenography and shorthand — a practice that is currently optional, not required — in Indiana’s state courts.
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: You Have the Data. Do You Use It?
| From IndyBar and Jared Correia
There is a pathway to make better decisions about how to run a law firm — and, as it turns out, the data’s right there in front of you.
Vladimirova: Policies on ESG issues create tensions for financial institutions
Companies both large and small continue to grapple with how ESG issues affect their risk management, strategic investments and external reporting.