Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers were likely unlawful
The judge ordered the Office of Personnel Management to inform certain federal agencies that it had no authority to order the firings of probationary employees.
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Law school project finds slavery citations still being used today
The Citing Slavery Project at Michigan State University found that more than 7,000 direct citations of slavery-law precedents continue to guide lawyers and judges.
Opinions February 27, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Deshaun Lamont Tharpe v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-2303
Criminal. Affirms Marion Superior Court Judge Marc Rothenberg’s order to destroy the two handguns seized at the time of Deshaun Tharpe’s arrest. Finds the record is sufficient to prove Tharpe was misusing the handguns. Attorney for appellant: Timothy Burns. Attorneys for appellant: Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Deputy Attorney General J.T. Whitehead.
Lake County judge suspended without pay for repeatedly sexually harassing court employees
While a majority of the Indiana Supreme Court justices agreed with the punishment, two said they believed Lake Superior Court Judge Calvin Hawkins should be removed from office.
Tampons, adult diapers exempt from sales tax in Indiana budget proposal
Indiana is one of 20 states that currently tax such feminine products.
The Closer: A Q&A with Brian Heaton, partner at Krieg DeVault
Brian Heaton grew up as the son of an accountant. Exposure to his father’s work inspired an interest in business that led him to become a mergers and acquisitions attorney focused on health care and family businesses.
Call to amend congressional term limits into Constitution gains ground in Indiana
Last year, the Indiana House passed a resolution but it didn’t get a Senate hearing. This year, the Senate has jumped into the fray, passing a resolution despite bipartisan opposition.
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
The prospect of escalating tariffs has already thrown the global economy into turmoil — with consumers expressing fears about inflation worsening.
Senate committee recommends Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation as Trump’s labor secretary
Members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions voted 13-9 to recommend Chavez-DeRemer ‘s confirmation by the full Senate.
Supreme Court seems likely to rule for woman claiming job bias because she’s straight
The outcome of the case could remove an additional requirement that some courts apply when members of a majority group, including those who are white and heterosexual, sue for discrimination under federal law.
Opinions February 26, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Georgia Ann Miller v. Trinh Tran M.D., and AllCare Rheumatology LLC
24A-CT-1187
Civil tort. Affirms Hamilton Superior Court Judge David Najjar’s denial of Georgia Miller’s motion in limine and his jury instruction. Finds Miller’s challenge to the motion in limine is waived. While the appellate court does find the former instruction erroneous, it concludes the trial court’s instructions do not constitute reversible error under the circumstances of the case. Attorneys for appellant: Brandon Tate, Ann Marie Waldron and Katherine Piscione. Attorneys for appellees: Kirk Bagrowski and Allison Pulliam.
Lake County veterans treatment court receives national recognition
| IL Staff
The court, created in 2014, will serve as a national mentor to leaders working to create veteran treatment courts in their jurisdictions.
Braun says he’ll continue to push for broad property-tax relief this session
Gov. Mike Braun said Senate Bill 1 doesn’t do enough to provide widespread relief now that his proposal has been removed from the legislation.
IPS calls for moratorium on new schools as lawmakers advance bill on sharing tax revenue
Indiana lawmakers are advancing a bill to force the district to share property tax revenue with charter schools. While charter advocates support the change, IPS worries about creating an unsustainable system.
House GOP passes ‘big’ budget resolution, a crucial step toward delivering Trump’s agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson had almost no votes to spare in his bare-bones GOP majority and fought on all fronts to advance the party’s signature legislative package.
A federal judge in Seattle blocks Trump’s effort to halt the refugee admissions system
The judge ruled the president cannot nullify the law passed by Congress establishing the program.
The White House says it ‘will determine’ which news outlets cover Trump
The move is a sharp break from a century of tradition in which a pool of independently chosen news organizations go where the chief executive does.
Judge gives Trump administration two days to release billions of dollars in blocked foreign aid
It’s the second time this month a judge has found the Trump administration did not follow a court order.
Religious groups challenge order allowing on-site raids
A few denominations have been protected by a recent ruling, but most of the nation’s churches and temples remain subject to potential immigration raids.
Some leaders hope for new law school at IU Northwest
Since the Valparaiso Law School closed five years ago, northwestern Indiana has felt the pinch of a growing lawyer shortage more severely.
