Indiana lawmakers back making machine gun switches illegal
Indiana lawmakers have endorsed a bill making it illegal for anyone to possess devices for adapting a firearm into a machine gun.
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4 guilty of conspiracy in latest Oath Keepers Jan. 6 trial, 1 Hoosier acquitted
Four people associated with the Oath Keepers were convicted Monday of conspiracy and obstruction charges stemming from the attack on the U.S. Capitol. An Indiana man, however, was acquitted on a conspiracy charge.
With overdoses up, states look at harsher fentanyl penalties
State lawmakers nationwide are responding to the deadliest overdose crisis in U.S. history by pushing harsher penalties for possessing fentanyl and other powerful lab-made opioids that are connected to about 70,000 deaths a year.
Biden issues first veto, taking on new Republican Congress
President Joe Biden issued the first veto of his presidency Monday, seeking to kill a Republican measure that bans the government from considering environmental impacts or potential lawsuits when making investment decisions for Americans’ retirement plans.
COA upholds permanent injunction against brothers using property for trucking company
A permanent injunction preventing two brothers from using their property for their trucking business has been upheld, but the Court of Appeals of Indiana reversed the imposition of costs and fines in the case.
COA splits, allows suit involving West Coast parties to proceed in Indiana
Parties from the West Coast who entered into two contracts with an Indiana company had sufficient contacts within the state to give an Indiana trial court jurisdiction over them, the Court of Appeals of Indiana ruled in a split decision.
Reassigned VA worker didn’t face discrimination or retaliation, 7th Circuit affirms
A Black female Veterans’ Administration employee who was reassigned to a different position failed to convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that the VA discriminated or retaliated against her.
Appellate court affirms trial court’s summary judgment orders in land dispute case
A trial court did not err in awarding summary judgment to two couples in a Porter County property dispute case, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed Monday.
Opinions March 20, 2023
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Rupinder Thind v. Delaware County, Indiana
22A-PL-2332
Civil plenary. Affirms the grant of Delaware County’s motion for a preliminary injunction but reverses the order imposing costs and fines on Rupinder Thind. Finds the Delaware Circuit Court did not err in entering the preliminary injunction. Also finds the imposition of fines and costs was premature.
Prosecutors: Ft. Wayne officer justified in fatally shooting man
A Fort Wayne police officer was justified in fatally shooting an 18-year-old man last year and will not be charged, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office said.
State Rep. Johnson sued for medical malpractice
A Republican legislator who works as an emergency room doctor is being sued for medical malpractice in a patient’s death.
Ft. Wayne woman pleads guilty in fentanyl death of son, 2
A northeastern Indiana woman has pleaded guilty to neglect charges after her two children ingested fentanyl last year, killing her 2-year-old son and sickening his older sibling.
Chauvin, convicted of killing George Floyd, pleads guilty in tax case
The former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the 2020 killing of George Floyd pleaded guilty Friday to two tax evasion counts, admitting that he didn’t file Minnesota income taxes for two years due to “financial concerns.”
Biden’s appeals court nominee faces rare Democratic scrutiny
One of President Joe Biden’s nominees to a federal appeals court has generated rare concern from some Democrats and outside groups over his signature on a legal brief defending a parental notification law in New Hampshire.
COA finds division of marital property wasn’t done correctly
The Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed in part, but also reversed part of a trial court’s ruling that erred by excluding a Parent Plus Loan liability from a marital estate.
Woman’s insanity defense fails, appellate court affirms in battery/theft case
A trial court ruled correctly in rejecting a Madison County woman’s insanity defense for her case, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed in an opinion issued Friday.
Biden appoints Taft’s Lacy Johnson to President’s Export Council
| IL Staff
A Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP partner has been appointed by President Joe Biden to serve on the President’s Export Council.
Opinions March 17, 2023
Kathryn Dircks and Barry Dircks v. Julie Camden and Camden & Meridew, P.C. (mem. dec.)
22A-PL-1292
Civil plenary. Affirms the granting of Julie and Camden’s petition requesting attorney’s fees and costs. Finds the Boone Circuit Court did not abuse its discretion.
US courts bolster security, see drop in cases filed in 2022
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts highlighted its 2022 legislative goals and achievements — including a new law meant to protect federal judges’ personal information — in an annual report released Tuesday.
Paralegal Myers remembered as ‘consummate professional’ by Kroger Gardis & Regas
A woman known for being an award-winning paralegal and remembered for her “fantastic meatballs for any firm potluck” died Monday.
