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Republicans vote to release classified memo on Russia probe

Brushing aside opposition from the Justice Department, Republicans on the House intelligence committee voted to release a classified memo that purports to show improper use of surveillance by the FBI and the Justice Department in the Russia investigation.

Bill expanding AG’s standing in settlements divides committee

A bill expanding the Indiana Attorney General’s ability to intervene in certain settlements that do not involve constitutional issues cleared a Statehouse committee Monday on a party-line vote. The measure advances to the full Senate.

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in fatal chase case

The Indiana Supreme Court will decide if a man who led police on a chase that killed a driver and seriously injured two passengers can be convicted on multiple counts of resisting law enforcement after agreeing to hear the Marion County case last week.

Human rights fellowship open to ND law students

University of Notre Dame Law School is encouraging first- and second-year law students to apply for a summer fellowship from the law school’s Center for Civil and Human Rights.

Opinions Jan. 29, 2018

Indiana Court of Appeals
Christopher Richardson v. Det. Arturo Azcona, Jr., Gary Police Department, and City of Gary, Indiana (mem. dec.)
45A05-1703-CT-00599
Civil tort. Affirms the motion to dismiss filed by Detective Arturo Azcona, Jr., Gary Police Department and the City of Gary. Finds any error by the Lake Superior Court in naming its order one of dismissal rather than of summary judgment was harmless as the trial court treated the motion as one of summary judgment. Also finds Christopher Richardson’s due process and liberty claims are unripe. Finally, finds Richardson’s false imprisonment claim is time-barred, and he presented no issue of material fact to overcome that bar.

Judge declines recusal in fraudster Durham’s case

Indiana Southern District Chief Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson has denied a motion for her recusal in a civil case against convicted fraudster Tim Durham, determining her relationships with leaders of Indiana’s Democratic Party did not create the appearance of or actual bias.

Tax Advisory Council has inaugural meeting

The Indiana Department of Revenue’s Tax Advisory Council convened behind closed doors for its inaugural quarterly meeting today. Created in December, the group’s mission is to “shape the future of tax administration by providing input regarding agency operations, policies and legislative proposals,” according to the department.

USA Gymnastics board of directors to resign under pressure

The remaining members of the Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics board of directors will resign under pressure from the United States Olympic Committee after the USOC threatened to decertify the organization if it didn’t take more strident steps toward change amid the fallout from the scandal surrounding former team doctor Larry Nassar.

Justices hear plea modification case as Senate acts on similar bill

Before 2014, it was a cut-and-dry issue: fixed-sentence plea agreements meant an offender would serve out the terms of their plea, with no chance to change it. But after 2014 legislation and a 2016 Indiana Court of Appeals decision, the Indiana Supreme Court must now decide whether such agreements may be modified.

Opinions Jan. 26, 2018

Indiana Court of Appeals
Robert A. McAdams, Quinn Whitney and Vonda Whitney v. Foxcliff Estates Community Association, Inc.; Foxcliff Estates Community Association, Inc. v. Paul Harnishveger, Mary Harnishveger, et al.
55A04-1707-PL-1707
Civil plenary. Affirms the entry of summary judgment in favor of Foxcliff Estates Community Association, Inc. Finds Robert A. McAdams and Quinn and Vonda Whitney did not meet their burden to establish that an exculpatory clause in the subdivision’s covenants and restrictions was unenforceable.

East Chicago facility settles suit over Clean Air Act violations

Cokenergy, SunCoke Energy and its subsidiary Indiana Harbor Coke Co. have reached a settlement including $5 million in penalties with the state and federal governments to clean up operations in East Chicago, resolving a case that involved hundreds of violations of federal pollution standards.

Holcomb extends CBD oil order through legislative session

Gov. Eric Holcomb on Friday extended the moratorium on seizures of CBD oil from retailers’ shelves — as well Indiana State Excise Police’s education period on products derived from cannabis — while lawmakers consider bills regulating those products.

Judgment for Morgan County HOA upheld in drainage dispute

An exculpatory clause in the covenants of a Morgan County subdivision protects the local homeowners’ association from a complaint for damages filed by three residents, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled. Residents sued the HOA in a dispute over drainage in the Martinsville subdivision.

After Nassar sentencing, senators seek investigation of USOC, USA Gymnastics

Senators from both parties are calling for creation of a select committee to investigate the U.S. Olympic Committee and Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics after the sentencing of a former sports doctor who admitted molesting female gymnasts for years under the guise of medical treatment.