Trial courts plan events to highlight, promote adoption
Twenty Indiana trial courts have planned events this month allowing cameras to document the placement of about 160 children with their adoptive parents.
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Indiana Tech Law School dean argued for more time
The decision by the Indiana Tech board of trustees to close the university’s law school came after law school dean Charles Cercone repeatedly argued the institution could become viable if it remained open.
If Clinton wins, more in GOP say no to 9 on Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has existed with its full complement of nine justices for close to 150 years, no matter who occupied the White House. Now some Republican lawmakers suggest they would be fine with just eight for four years more rather than have Hillary Clinton fill the vacancy.
School district in Elkhart promises to nix live Nativity
A student and parents suing a school district in Elkhart over its annual holiday pageant are still seeking a court order preventing the school from reverting to old versions of the show that contain live Nativity scenes.
Indiana city wants to quickly resolve yard signs lawsuit
Officials in the southern Indiana city of Bedford say they hope to quickly resolve a resident's lawsuit that says a new yard sign law infringes on political expression.
4 Indiana cities ask judge to dismiss LGBT protections suit
Bloomington and three other Indiana cities have asked a Hamilton County judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging local protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
7th Circuit vacates brandishing sentence for lack of jury finding
A man convicted of attempted robbery in Indiana federal court will be resentenced after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals found Tuesday that the jury failed to find that the defendant had actually aided and abetted the brandishing of firearms during the robbery.
Opinions Nov. 1, 2016
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
United States of America v. Deandre Armour
15-2170
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division. Judge Sarah Evans Barker.
Criminal. Affirms Deandre Armour’s conviction for aiding and abetting using or carrying and/or brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence but vacates the sentence on that count and remands for resentencing. Affirms the district court’s decision to sentence Armour as a career offender.
Democratic representative asks US Attorneys for added vigilance
A state representative is asking the U.S. Attorneys from the Northern and Southern District of Indiana for added vigilance against potential voter intimidation during the Nov. 8 election.
3 judges appointed to replace late Noblesville city judge
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed three judges to temporarily replace a Noblesville city judge who died last month.
State appealing $31M judgment against DCS workers
The state of Indiana is asking the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to review the $31 million jury verdict awarded to a Pulaski County family after they sued Department of Child Services workers and others for the wrongful removal of their children and prosecution of the parents.
COA panel takes oral arguments to Notre Dame
A panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Wednesday at the University of Notre Dame Law School.
IndyBar: Then and Now: Practitioners Look Back on 50 Years in the Profession
These members are among those to be honored at the upcoming IndyBar and IBF Recognition Breakfast on Nov. 15 at the Meridian Hills Country Club.
IndyBar: Pro Bono: A Voice for the Unheard
Amanda Blystone, a family law attorney who practices with the law firm Broyles Kight & Ricafort PC, devotes a substantial amount of pro bono hours “being the voice for kids who otherwise would probably be unheard.”
IndyBar: Improving Literacy, Improving Lives
Assisting the inmates in their education will help create more engaged and productive members of society, as well as give members of the Indianapolis Bar Association an opportunity to create sustainable change within their own community.
IndyBar: IBF Supporters Enjoy ‘An Evening Under the Stars’
With more than 350 guests in attendance, the evening helped to raise over $130,000 to support the foundation’s mission of advancing justice to lead to positive change in Indianapolis through philanthropy, education and service.
AG files for emergency stay in case against beer wholesaler
The state is fighting a court order that would require it to grant a wholesaler permit to Spirited Sales LLC, a company affiliated with Monarch Beverage that wants to sell liquor.
IndyBar: Marion County Prosecutor’s Office Launches ‘DifferentNotLess’ Initiative
The purpose of the prosecutor’s "DifferentNotLess" initiative is to advocate for the employment of individuals with autism and other disabilities.
Former court administrator Judson reflects on lifelong career with state Supreme Court
Lilia Judson has a unique distinction among judicial employees. She has worked with 17 Indiana Supreme Court justices during her 40-year career, the largest number of justices any Indiana judicial employee has ever worked for.
Prosecutors balk at curbing eyewitness identifications
The Indiana Public Defender Council touts the proposed rule as helping to prevent wrongful convictions.