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Indiana lawmakers on Wednesday began a contentious debate over whether it should bring universal school choice — and its daunting potential long-term cost — to Hoosier students and parents.
While acknowledging racism exists in the workplace, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals found a Black nurse’s claim that she was transferred to a lower-paying job solely because of her race was not supported by the evidence.
A contractor who sued a client after they refused to pay him despite not having a physical contract will get money damages after the Court of Appeals of Indiana denied the client relief. However, the contractor will not receive any prejudgment interest.
Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Dana Kenworthy has officially joined the court’s bench.
The Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee gave unanimous approval Wednesday to a bill that would allow for the creation of new courts or judicial positions in six counties.
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has upheld the entry of default judgment against a pool company, dismissing its appeal of that judgment. A dissenting judge, however, would consider the case on the merits.
Wednesday opinions
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Bernard Lash v. Fred Kreigh, d/b/a Urnest Construction, LLC
22A-CC-1069
Civil collections. Affirms the award of damages to Fred Kreigh for unpaid construction costs owed by Bernard Lash. Finds Noble Superior Court didn’t commit clear error by calculating damages based upon the value of Kreigh’s services. Also finds the trial court did not err in denying Kreigh’s request for prejudgment interest.
A bill filed by a top Republican lawmaker would require schools to inform parents if students request to change their names or pronouns or generally express questions about their gender identity.
Indiana lawmakers went tough on crime Tuesday when a committee advanced a constitutional change restricting the right to bail and moved a less controversial bill barring people with more severe convictions from participating in community corrections programs.
An inmate was found dead after a fire at the Indiana State Prison, the Indiana Department of Correction said.
The White House brushed aside criticism Tuesday of its fragmented disclosures about the discovery of classified documents and official records at President Joe Biden’s home and former office, saying it may withhold information to protect the investigation.
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
Fountain Circuit Judge Stephanie Campbell is a born-and-raised Fountain County girl, and that’s the way she likes it.
Giving her ninth State of the Judiciary Address on Jan. 11 at the Indiana Statehouse during a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush recalled her childhood and compared Indiana’s courts to a locomotive’s engine.
How does an attorney find that fine line between confidence and overconfidence when counseling clients on whether to accept the other side’s final settlement number or proceed to trial instead?
Meet the 2023 Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Board of Directors.
This is the beginning of a food review series from two attorneys who proudly consider themselves “foodies” and hope readers of the Indiana Lawyer will find a light-heartened, nonlegal based article entertaining and informative.
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Devotion” and “Good Night Oppy.”
Whenever there is a staffing issue in a law firm, the traditional lawyer response has been to throw an attorney or paralegal at it. However, that’s not necessarily the wisest strategy.
Read a summary of disciplinary actions handed down by the Indiana Supreme Court during the fourth quarter of 2022.