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An Indianapolis law firm’s suit seeking to overturn the results of the Wisconsin election on behalf of former President Donald Trump was rejected Monday by the United States Supreme Court, putting an end to the challenge.
The following 7th Circuit Court of Appeals opinions were posted after IL deadline Friday:
P.W., a minor, by Dominque Woodson, his mother and guardian, et al. v. United States of America
20-1142
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division. Senior Judge Theresa L. Springmann.
Civil. Affirms the district court’s grant of summary judgment to the United States on the Federal Tort Claims Act action brought by Dominque Woodson on behalf of her son, P.W. Finds the plaintiffs’ claims were untimely, and they do not satisfy the second element of the savings provision of the Westfall Act. Also finds the plaintiffs’ claims do not qualify for equitable estoppel or equitable tolling. Judge David Hamilton dissents with separate opinion.
Indiana Legal Services has received a $250,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment to help the growing number of Hoosiers who have legal needs as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.
A mother whose son was injured in a “traumatic” birth experience cannot proceed with her tort claims against the federal government because her claims were untimely, a divided panel of the 7th Circuit court of Appeals has ruled. A dissenting judge, however, warned of setting an “extraordinarily harsh” standard.
The question of whether children in CHINS proceedings should be appointed counsel is best left for state court resolution, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled, finding no “civil Gideon” principle requiring counsel in child welfare cases.
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments in two cases this week, considering whether to grant transfer to disputes involving college athletes and police interrogations.
The Indiana Supreme Court on Friday vacated orders of a trial court judge in a case involving a former law firm’s alleged theft from an estate. The case brought by a Jasper County charity that claims it was defrauded of a bequest is proceeding before a new judge.
Jury selection is set to begin Monday in a former northwestern Indiana mayor’s long-delayed retrial on a federal charge alleging that he solicited a bribe from two businessmen.
An Indianapolis man has been arraigned in a Detroit slaying in which the victim allegedly was targeted as a member of the LGBTQ community through an online dating app.
The Indiana School for the Deaf has fired a 42-year-old teacher after he was charged in Ohio with felony sexual misconduct charges involving a student in 2005.
Indiana lawmakers have advanced bills that would curb a governor’s authority to impose emergency restrictions such as mask rules and business closures, although Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb and a former state Supreme Court justice, among others, question whether those proposals written by members of Holcomb’s own party are allowed under the state Constitution.
A new executive order from President Joe Biden directs federal agencies to take a series of steps to promote voting access, a move that comes as congressional Democrats press for a sweeping voting and elections bill to counter efforts to restrict voting access.
An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, who drew scrutiny last month over his decision to retain employment with a health care benefits business while serving in his elected position, says he has given up the private-sector job.
Click here for agenda details. Date: Thursday, April 29 – Friday, April 30, 2021 Time Thursday: 2:00 – 5:00 pm ET Friday: 9:00 am – noon ET Credit hours: 5.0 CLE Cost: $60 ISBA Utility Law Section Member $85 ISBA Non-Utility Law Section Member $40 ISBA Member Government Employee Free ISBA Member Law Student $199 […]
Hoosiers who unsuccessfully pushed for no-excuse absentee voting in Indiana during the 2020 election are turning to the U.S. Supreme Court, claiming the constitutional arguments they raised will become even more pertinent as some state legislatures are already trying to restrict mail-in balloting.
The Ethics and Social Media Series Speaker: • Cari Sheehan, Barnes & Thornburg LLP Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET Credit hours: 1.0 CLE/Ethics Cost: Included with ISBA membership $50 non-ISBA members Click here to register. Location: Zoom Webinar Your registration confirmation email will contain the link to access this […]
Speakers: • Loretta Oleksy, Deputy Director, Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP) • Jill Carnell, JLAP Volunteer Date: Monday, March 15, 2021 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET Credit hours: 1.0 CLE/Ethics Cost: Included with ISBA membership $25 non-ISBA members Click here to register. Location: Zoom Webinar Your registration confirmation email will contain the link […]
Speaker: • Raymond P. Dudlo, Stoll Keenon Ogden Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm ET Credit hours: 1.0 CLE/Ethics Cost: $30 ISBA members $50 non-ISBA members Click here to register. Location: Zoom Webinar Your registration confirmation email will contain the link to access this program. Provider: Indiana Bar Association Contact information: […]
Speakers: • Reynold Berry, Rubin & Levin PC • Joshua Casselman, Rubin & Levin PC Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Time (local time): 4:00 – 5:00 pm Credit hours: 1.0 CLE Cost: Click here or visit www.indybar.org for program costs Location: Zoom Webinar A Zoom link will be included in your registration confirmation email and […]