Charges filed against man accused of shooting Gary officer
Prosecutors have charged a man accused of shooting a Gary police detective with felony attempted murder and other counts.
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Biden quest for judicial diversity goes beyond race, gender
President Joe Biden spent a recent flight aboard Air Force One reminiscing with lawmakers and aides about his start as a young lawyer in Delaware working as a public defender in the late 1960s. As Biden considers his first Supreme Court nominee, this lesser-known period in his biography could offer insight into the personal experience he brings to the decision.
Opinions Feb. 9, 2022
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Monica C. Brown v. Review Board of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development
21A-EX-1474
Agency action. Affirms the Review Board of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s affirmation of an administrative law judge’s determination that Monica C. Brown was not eligible to receive pandemic unemployment assistance benefits under the CARES Act from the state of Indiana. Finds the ALJ judge erred in determining Brown wasn’t eligible in Indiana based on Section 2102(d)(1)(A)(i) of the CARES Act. Also finds Brown wasn’t eligible because she didn’t meet one of the 11 criteria listed in subsections (aa) through (kk) of Section 2102(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of the CARES Act.
House committee considers obstruction of justice bill
A bill updating Indiana’s obstruction of justice statute was heard in an Indiana House committee on Wednesday, with similar questions and concerns carrying over from the Senate.
COA: Family can keep title by adverse possession of lakefront walkway
A family that has used and maintained a walkway to access a lake near their home for more than 60 years may keep a newly awarded fee simple title by adverse possession, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed.
7th Circuit rules ALJ failed to consider extent of disability caused by rape
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the denial of Social Security disability benefits for an honorably discharged female member of the U.S. Coast Guard who was raped by a fellow service member, finding the administrative law judge’s determination was not supported by the substantial evidence.
Traveling actor didn’t meet criteria to receive CARES benefits, COA affirms
A self-employed traveling actor from New York shouldn’t have received pandemic unemployment assistance in Indiana via the CARES Act, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed, but not because of where her last employer was located.
19 apply for IN Supreme Court vacancy
| IL Staff
A total of 19 Hoosier lawyers have applied for an upcoming vacancy on the Indiana Supreme Court, including two sitting appellate judges, nearly a dozen trial court judges and the Supreme Court’s chief administrative officer.
Pandemic forces delay in fraud trial of former Celadon execs
The ongoing pandemic has created another delay in the long-pending fraud trial of two former Celadon Group Inc. executives.
Huston exits College Board job as controversy brews over education bill
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston has left his nonlegislative job at the College Board, the organization that administers the SAT exam.
Police: Suspect in custody had ambushed, shot Gary officer
A suspect who’s in custody allegedly ambushed and shot a veteran Gary police officer Monday as the officer was investigating a vehicle that was driving recklessly, police said Tuesday.
Criticism mounts against Indiana transgender athlete ban
Opponents are continuing to ramp up pressure against an Indiana bill that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports that match their gender identity, arguing that the proposal is unconstitutional, sexist and bigoted.
ILAS misses goal but reaps record donations
The Indianapolis Legal Aid Society did not get its wished-for amount from its 2021 holiday campaign, but the nonprofit still reaped a record $250,000-plus, which can be used to help with whatever problem walks in the door.
Justices partially grant petition for rehearing in teen’s murder case, remove prejudice analysis
The Indiana Supreme Court has altered an October opinion reinstating a murder conviction against a defendant convicted as a teen of killing a toddler, granting rehearing to delete its prejudice analysis. The core holding of the opinion, however, remains unchanged.
Bankruptcy filings fall again in 2021, holding off expected ‘wave’
| IL Staff
Bankruptcy filings fell again in 2021, dropping 24% nationwide, according to newly released data from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Opinions Feb. 8, 2022
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Matthew A. Shrock, Jr. v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
21A-CR-932
Criminal. Affirms the findings that Matthew Shrock was guilty but mentally ill on two counts of Level 5 felony battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety official. Finds the evidence does not lead only to the conclusion that Shrock was insane at the time of the offense.
Public access counselor: IU violated Open Door Law with McRobbie contract
The Indiana University Board of Trustees violated the Indiana Open Door Law last spring when it approved a contract for more than $500,000 for former university President Michael McRobbie, outside of a public meeting, for consulting services after his retirement, according to the Indiana public access counselor.
Central Indiana fair housing group to get $1M in Fannie Mae settlement
The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana and 20 other fair housing organizations across the country announced Monday that they have reached a $53 million agreement with Fannie Mae to settle a discrimination suit.
St. Vincent wants judge to order investigators to cooperate in case of fired physician
St. Vincent Medical Group wants to know more about why and when the federal government began investigating a Carmel doctor it fired in 2020, and has asked a federal judge to order the Department of Justice help it get to the bottom of the matter.
Police: Gary police officer shot, in stable condition
A Gary police officer was shot and wounded Monday while responding to reports of gunshots fired in the northwest Indiana city, police said.