Alex Jones ordered to pay $965 million for Sandy Hook lies
Jurors ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Wednesday to pay nearly $1 billion to Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims’ relatives and an FBI agent.
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Jan. 6 testimony: Trump knew he lost but lied and fought on
A defeated Donald Trump orchestrated a multipart plan to overturn the 2020 presidential election in a “staggering betrayal of his oath” resulting in the 2021 attack at the Capitol, the Jan. 6 committee declared Thursday.
Andy Warhol, Prince at center stage in SCOTUS copyright case
Andy Warhol and Prince held center stage in a copyright case before the Supreme Court on Wednesday that veered from Cheerios and “Mona Lisa” analogies to Justice Clarence Thomas’ enthusiasm for the “Purple Rain” showman.
IN Supreme Court accepts jurisdiction over abortion ban suit, sets arguments for January
| IL Staff
The fight over the lawfulness of Indiana’s new near-total abortion ban is heading to the state’s highest court, which won’t hear arguments regarding the law until the new year.
Anderson School Corp. bookkeeper charged with embezzling nearly $1M, seeking plea agreement
| IL Staff
An Anderson Community Schools bookkeeper has been charged by federal prosecutors with wire fraud and falsifying income tax returns based on allegations that she issued more than 300 checks to herself totaling almost $1 million over a five-year period.
7th Circuit affirms heroin dealer’s amended sentence
An Indianapolis heroin dealer who had already convinced the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals once to reduce his prison time has failed to persuade the judges to shave more time off his sentence.
Foster parents can sue DCS, but not case manager, COA rules
Foster parents whose efforts to adopt two foster children fell through can proceed with their negligence and defamation claims against the Indiana Department of Child Services, but not against a DCS caseworker, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
JNC names 2 judges, 1 attorney as finalists for Molter COA vacancy
Two trial court judges and an attorney in private practice are the finalists to fill now-Justice Derek Molter’s seat on the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
Opinions Oct. 12, 2022
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Megan Perry and Jonathon Perry v. Indiana Department of Child Services and Linzy Derucki
22A-CT-605
Civil tort. Affirms and reserves in part the dismissal of Megan and Jonathon Perry’s amended complaint against the Indiana Department of Child Services and Linzy Derucki for failure to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. Finds the Perrys’ federal civil rights violation and state-law defamation claims against Derucki were properly dismissed. Also finds the Perrys’ state-law negligence and defamation claims against DCS were improperly dismissed. Remands for further proceedings.
Justice Dept. asks court to deny Trump plea over FBI search
The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate.
Sharp disagreements abound in debate between Marion County prosecutor candidates
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears and Republican challenger Cyndi Carrasco Sharp sparred over his decision not to prosecute low-level marijuana possession and policies related to Indiana’s near-total abortion ban.
Indiana Democrats push abortion issue as early voting starts
Indiana voters can begin casting early, in-person ballots Wednesday for the Nov. 8 election in which Democrats are looking for a backlash against the Republican-backed state abortion ban approved over the summer.
Police fatally shoot machete-wielding man inside Clarksville Walmart
A southern Indiana police officer fatally shot a machete-wielding man who charged at him inside a Walmart, authorities say.
IndyBar: Protecting Yourself and the Client in a Technology Driven Post-COVID World
| From IndyBar and Morgan Decker
Whether it’s showing up to a Zoom hearing with the cat filter on or emailing opposing counsel instead of client while working on a matter, there are times we need to slow down, take a second and think before a worst-case scenario comes to fruition.
IndyBar: Remote Proceeding Changes from the Indiana Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court is making interim changes related to remote proceedings and considering others.
IndyBar: 2022 Day of Giving: Take a Few Moments, Give an Hour
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF) is hosting its fifth annual Day of Giving on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.
Maley: Modest federal rule amendments as end of 2022 nears
Pursuant to the Rules Enabling Act, amendments to federal rules that have been approved by the Supreme Court by May 1 of each year take effect Dec. 1. This year the number and scope of amendments that will take effect Dec. 1 is modest.
It’s Renewal Time at IndyBar!
2023 is approaching — don’t miss out on a fantastic year with the IndyBar!
Trimble: Lawyers experience joy as in-person bar events return
During 2022, I have had the pleasure of attending several in-person bar association meetings, and one word can describe the mood of myself and those in attendance. That word is joy.
‘Ferocious rate’ of gifting as sunset nears for exemption: Transfer of assets spurred by coming cut in exemption, market downturn
Even though asset values and wealth are being squeezed in today’s economic environment of inflation, rising interest rates and possible recession, estate planning attorneys are looking beyond the current market conditions to the calendar.