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2/25 – Straight Talk from the Statehouse: Lawyer-Legislator Luncheon (Indianapolis)

CONFIRMED LEGISLATOR ATTENDEES: -Representative Steve Bartels -House Speaker Brian Bosma -Senator Rodric Bray -Representative Anthony Cook -Representative Edward DeLaney -Senator Aaron Freeman -Senator Travis Holdman -Senator Timothy Lanane -Representative Wendy McNamara -Representative Sharon Negele -Senator Lonnie Randolph -Representative Mike Speedy -Senator Karen Tallian -Representative Jerry Torr Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Time (local time): 11:30 […]

License of embattled Charlestown big-cat zoo revoked

February 7, 2020 | Olivia Covington

The owner of a controversial Charlestown zoo that has been the subject of a bitter years-long court fight has lost his federal exhibitor’s license and is on the hook for more than $300,000 in civil penalties.

Opinions Feb. 7, 2020

February 7, 2020

7^th Circuit Court of Appeals
Gail Martin v. Andrew M. Saul
19-1957
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Fort Wayne Division. Magistrate Judge Susan Collins.
Civil. Reverses the denial of disability benefits to Gail Martin, finding a second administrative law judge’s decision was not supported by substantial evidence. Orders the award of benefits for Martin, finding her disabled.

7th Circuit reverses denial of disability benefits, awards benefits in ‘rare step’

February 7, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

In taking what it called a rare step, the 7^th Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered an award of disability benefits to a woman who was previously denied her request for them. The 7^th Circuit concluded an administrative law judge’s decision denying her request was not supported by substantial evidence.

Reversal: Relief granted for ineffective assistance of counsel in rape case

February 7, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

A man sentenced to 145 years after he was convicted of sexually assaulting his fiancé has been granted post-conviction relief on appeal. The Indiana Court of Appeals concluded the man was entitled to relief based on his appellate counsel’s ineffectiveness.

COA reinstates case seeking child support from non-biological father

February 7, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a petition to establish child support from a man who is not the biological father of the child. The panel concluded that time had run out for the man, who signed a paternity affidavit without reading it and waited years before taking judicial action.

Barnes lawyer faces discipline over relationship with former client’s ex

February 7, 2020 | Dave Stafford

A legal titan in the Indianapolis office of Barnes & Thornburg is facing attorney discipline charges over an alleged improper romantic relationship. The litigator and former federal prosecutor is accused in a disciplinary complaint of an improper relationship with the ex-wife of a former Fishers money-manager client who was convicted of securities fraud and is nearing the end of a 10-year prison sentence.

3 arrested in connection with slaying, kidnapping in Kokomo

February 7, 2020 | Associated Press

Three men have been arrested in connection with a woman’s killing in Kokomo and the alleged kidnapping of a man discovered bound in a bathtub, police said Thursday.

Man sentenced in death of girlfriend’s 18-month-old daughter

February 7, 2020 | Associated Press

A northeastern Indiana man is heading to prison on a 35-year sentence in the death of his girlfriend’s 18-month-old daughter.

Prosecutors: Lafayette officer will not face charges in fatal shooting

February 7, 2020 | Associated Press

A northwestern Indiana officer will not face charges in the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old man who authorities say refused to drop a gun during a standoff with police.

Buttigieg gains backing from Indianapolis mayor

February 6, 2020 | Associated Press

Pete Buttigieg’s presidential bid gained the backing Thursday of Indiana’s other highest-profile Democrat as Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett joined in filing the paperwork to place the former South Bend mayor’s name on the state’s May primary ballot.

Former prosecutor Brizzi to seek GOP nomination in 5th District race

February 6, 2020 | Samm Quinn and Indianapolis Business Journal Staff

Former Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi is joining the crowded field of Republicans seeking nomination to run for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.

Opinions Feb. 6, 2020

February 6, 2020

Indiana Court of Appeals
Richard R. Shore v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
19A-CR-1463
Criminal. Affirms Richard Shore’s conviction of Class A misdemeanor intimidation. Finds sufficient evidence to support the conviction and to establish that proper venue was in Warren County.

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2/25 – Straight Talk from the Statehouse: Lawyer-Legislator Luncheon (Indianapolis)

License of embattled Charlestown big-cat zoo revoked

Opinions Feb. 7, 2020

Reversal: Relief granted for ineffective assistance of counsel in rape case

COA reinstates case seeking child support from non-biological father

Barnes lawyer faces discipline over relationship with former client’s ex

3 arrested in connection with slaying, kidnapping in Kokomo

Man sentenced in death of girlfriend’s 18-month-old daughter

Prosecutors: Lafayette officer will not face charges in fatal shooting

Buttigieg gains backing from Indianapolis mayor

Former prosecutor Brizzi to seek GOP nomination in 5th District race

Opinions Feb. 6, 2020

Nevada mass killer wants US Supreme Court to block execution

COA affirms $17K forfeiture from man in mobile shootout case

Southern District to offer CLE on implicit bias

Karen Pence touts Trump’s re-election bid with Indiana filing

Indianapolis committee OKs Hogsett’s tenant-protection initiative

Tech executive drops Democratic bid for Indiana governor

After 2 US Supreme Court wins, Florida man gets $875K from city