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The federal Social Security Act preempts a woman’s state tort claims and a trial court ruled correctly that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction in the case, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed Monday.
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court’s judgment and reinstated a man’s criminal charges Friday for providing false answers on a firearm application document.
Former Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge William I. Garrard, 91, died June 2.
United States of America v. John Holden
22-3160
Appeal from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, South Bend Division. Judge Robert L. Miller Jr.
Criminal. Reversed the district court’s judgment and reinstated the criminal charge against John Holden. Finds a truthful answer to the question “are you under indictment?” can be material to the propriety of a firearms sale, whether or not all possible applications of §922(n) comport with the Second Amendment.
A doctor’s affidavit, along with medical records and another doctor’s deposition, created a genuine issue of material fact that precluded the entry of summary judgment in favor of a widow in a medical negligence case, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
A man’s negligence claims for a 2018 car accident only apply to a shoulder injury sustained in the crash and not to pain from any pre-existing injuries or ailments, the Court of Appeals of Indiana ruled Monday in affirming a lower court’s decision.
A man convicted of child sex-trafficking did not have his Miranda rights violated when a detective asked him questions after he said he would “rather” have a lawyer, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in affirming a lower court’s decision.
A trial court did not abuse its discretion when it granted a motion from a receiver and contractors to set aside a stipulated order in a case involving liens and a property sale, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
A law that would have banned gender transition procedures for Indiana minors has been preliminarily enjoined by a federal judge, just two days after hearing oral arguments and shortly before the law was scheduled to take effect July 1.
Who is responsible when a hospital sends a patient’s diagnosis to the wrong person and that person immediately posts the information on Facebook for hundreds to see?
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said explicitly he will not make a bid for the U.S. Senate in 2024, quashing rumors that he would seek federal office after his gubernatorial term ends next year.
A southwest Florida couple with ties to Indiana has been charged with stealing more than $2 million in COVID-19 relief funds and using the money to buy boats, new businesses and other luxury items.
The Justice Department issued a withering critique of Minneapolis police, alleging they systematically discriminated against minorities, violated constitutional rights and disregarded the safety of people in custody for years before George Floyd was killed.
A split Court of Appeals of Indiana reversed a motion to dismiss and remanded for further proceedings on whether an Ogden Dunes couple can build a house taller than 30 feet that would obstruct the lake view of the houses behind them.
An Evansville couple weren’t responsible under the state’s dog bite statute for a tenant’s terrier that bit a United States Postal Service mail carrier, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed Friday in upholding a trial court’s granting of summary judgment.
United States of America v. James E. Snyder
21‐2986
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division. Judge Matthew Kennelly.
Criminal. Affirms James Snyder’s convictions of bribery and obstructing federal revenue laws. Finds Snyder’s Fourth and Sixth Amendment rights weren’t violated when the government got access to his email accounts. Also finds prosecution of the obstruction charge wasn’t barred by the statute of limitations and that there was sufficient evidence. Finally, finds Snyder’s rights to a speedy trial weren’t violated by the delay between the first and second trials for bribery, that 18 U.S.C. § 666 doesn’t require evidence of a prior quid pro quo agreement, and that there was sufficient evidence for conviction.
A former northwest Indiana mayor convicted of bribery and obstructing federal revenue laws failed to convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that, among other things, his rights were violated when the government seized communications between him and his attorney.
The Indiana Supreme Court will hold oral arguments for three cases June 22. Two of the three cases were reversed, and one was affirmed by the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
Indiana Supreme Court justices denied 16 transfer petitions for the week ending June 9. There were no transfers granted.
An Iowa court ruling expected Friday could outlaw most abortions in the state or keep the procedure legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy, at least for now.
