Indiana Supreme Court makes new appointments, reappointments to Coalition for Court Access
| IL Staff
New appointments and reappointments have been made to the Coalition for Court Access, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Friday.
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Indiana Supreme Court amends class action rule for disbursement of residual funds
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court has announced an amendment to a rule of trial procedure concerning the disposition of residual funds in class action lawsuits.
US begins court battle against publishing giants’ merger
The government and publishing titan Penguin Random House exchanged opening salvos in a federal antitrust trial Monday as the U.S. seeks to block the biggest U.S. book publisher from absorbing rival Simon & Schuster. The case comes as a key test of the Biden administration’s antitrust policy.
Kansas first state to vote on abortion since Roe’s demise
Kansas on Tuesday was holding the nation’s first test of voter feelings about the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, with people throughout the state deciding whether to allow their conservative Legislature to further restrict or ban abortion.
Man charged with murder in weekend slaying of Indiana cop
A man accused of fatally shooting an Indiana police officer during a traffic stop had made a song about killing an officer, investigators said Monday.
Bill amendment lets AG step in when local prosecutors won’t enforce law
The current version of the state’s abortion bill could allow Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita to step in when county prosecutors choose not to pursue certain violations of state law.
Indiana landlords sue over eviction moratorium, seek more that $500K in damages
Seventeen Indiana landlords have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Eric Holcomb, seeking more than $500,000 in damages for unpaid rent and loss of property value caused by the moratoriums placed on evictions during 2020.
Indiana House receives abortion bill, sets schedule
Senate Bill 1 — which exposed divides over abortion in the Republican caucus — has arrived in the Indiana House, where it has already picked up three sponsors and leadership has set a schedule that includes one day for the committee hearing.
Attorney’s noncooperation suspension lifted but second suspension remains
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court has terminated a noncooperation suspension for a southwestern Indiana attorney, but the lawyer still can’t practice due to a separate pending disciplinary action against him.
Opinions Aug. 1, 2022
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Dharminder Sethi and Fine Enterprises, Inc. v. Petroleum Traders Corporation (mem. dec.)
22A-CC-223
Civil collection. Affirms the Allen Superior Court’s granting of summary judgment to Petroleum Traders Corporation in a dispute with Dharminder Sethi and Fine Enterprises Inc. regarding a contract dispute over fuel futures. Finds that PTC emailing FEI the margin call demand constituted a breach of the agreement, but that breach was immaterial and therefore PTC was not precluded from bringing an action against FEI. Also finds the trial court did not err.
Supreme Court amends professional conduct rules concerning IOLTA
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court has amended the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct with new language addressing how to handle unclaimed or unidentified funds from client trust accounts.
Justices make reappointments to public defender commission, Supreme Court rules and practice committee
| IL Staff
Three judges and a lawyer have been secured for continued years of service on various commissions and committees.
Justice Alito mocks foreign critics of abortion reversal
Justice Samuel Alito mocked foreign leaders’ criticism of the Supreme Court decision he authored overturning a constitutional right to abortion, in his first public comments since last month’s ruling. The justice’s remarks drew more criticism as well as some support.
Indiana House advances proposal for spending some of $6.1B surplus
The Indiana House on Friday voted 93-2 to use the state’s unexpected surplus to send $1 billion in taxpayer rebates proposed by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Indiana Senate narrowly passes near-total abortion ban
Indiana state senators narrowly passed a near-total abortion ban Saturday during a rare weekend session, sending the bill to the House after a contentious week of arguments over whether to allow exceptions for rape and incest.
Indiana officer killed during traffic stop; suspect arrested
A young Indiana police officer was killed early Sunday when a man got out of his car during a traffic stop and opened fire, authorities said.
Indiana abortion clinics could face rough future under proposed restrictions
Abortion clinics in Indiana are now in the crosshairs of the Indiana General Assembly and are likely to face a sharp drop-off in business if current legislation passes that would significantly restrict access to abortion.
In affirming dismissal of Roncalli discrimination lawsuit, Easterbrook advises starting with statute
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has again sided with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by Lynn Starkey, a Roncalli High School guidance counselor who was fired for being in a same-sex marriage.
Opinions July 29, 2022
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Sri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan of Tri State, Inc. and Sumalatha Satoor v. Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass, Ill.
21A-PL-2572
Civil plenary. Affirms the findings of facts and conclusion thereon in favor of Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass, Illinois, on a claim for breach of contract filed by Sri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan of Trist State Inc. and Sumalatha Satoor. Finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion by concluding that Farmers did not fraudulently induce Satoor to enter into a purchase agreement for real estate.
COA: Intimidation statute not vague
Even though a man waived his challenge to the Indiana intimidation statute, the Court of Appeals of Indiana still addressed his arguments and found the law was not vague under the facts and circumstances of his case.