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Seventh Circuit Court affirms ruling in favor of prison psychiatrist, warden who oversaw prisoner with schizophrenia
In its opinion, the Seventh Circuit said the evidence presented on record was not sufficient to convince a rational jury that the defendants violated the prisoner’s Eighth Amendment rights.
Appeals court tosses former Christkindlmarkt board chair’s defamation suit
The court concluded that public comments Mayor Sue Finkam made about Sue McDermott’s role in managing the market’s finances and recordkeeping were not defamatory as a matter of law.
Police vetted dubious allegations only after Buttigieg was separated from children
A spokesperson for the Indiana Department of Child Services, said the agency followed “established procedures” when notifying officials in Michigan about the allegations.
July 27, 2026
Indiana Court of Appeals
Todd Rokita, Indiana Attorney General v. Berry Global Group, Inc., and Haitian Center of Evansville
No. 25A-MI-2817
Appeal from the Vanderburgh Superior Court, Judge Robert J. Pigman. The court affirms the trial court’s denial of the attorney general’s petitions to enforce civil investigative demands, or CIDs, against Berry Global Group and the Haitian Center of Evansville. The attorney general was unable to demonstrate a proper investigation, as he failed to establish reasonable cause to believe that either appellee possessed relevant information about labor trafficking or indecent nuisances. The opinion highlights that an investigation must have a factual predicate, such as a specific complaint or tip, rather than being based on general concerns. Judge Vaidik authored the opinion, with Judges Altice and Foley concurring. Appellant’s attorney: Office of the Indiana Attorney General. Attorneys for Berry Global Group Inc.: Kian J. Hudson and Amanda Jane Gallagher, Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Attorneys for Haitian Center of Evansville: Patrick A. Shoulders and John D. Langmaid IV, Ziemer Stayman Weitzel and Shoulders LLP, Evansville, Indiana.
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Cambridge City attorney suspended following felony conviction
The attorney pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated as part of a plea agreement that dismissed his other charges.
Jury awards Harrison County woman $825K after State Farm failed to pay
Before the trial, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. offered to settle the matter for $25,000, attorneys said, but the plaintiff declined.
Violent crime dropping dramatically, but reasons aren’t obvious
By the end of 2026, the murder rate could plummet to its lowest nationwide in more than a century, according to a new midyear crime trends report.
NCAA board: No plans to change age-based eligibility rule being challenged in court
Numerous lawsuits have been filed, arguing the rule unfairly limits athletes’ college careers.
Liberal Justice Elena Kagan says Supreme Court not rubber stamp for Trump
Kagan told an audience of lawyers and judges that at significant times, on some big issues, “the court has checked the executive branch.”
Matthew J. Whitley: Social media should have a clear duty of care to children
Attorney General Todd Rokita joined the multistate lawsuit against Meta over its addictive architecture and helped lead the state’s case against TikTok.
Purdue Global Law School sees success in students as online school grows Indiana presence
In February 2024, the Indiana Supreme Court made a significant change to the state’s existing legal landscape by allowing Purdue Global students to sit for its bar exam as part of a change to the court’s admission and discipline rules.
Raymond Dudlo and Jeremy Overmyer: Are patients using AI inadvertently waiving privilege?
| Raymond Dudlo and Jeremy Overmyer
Privilege, like attorney-client privilege, protects confidential communications.
Indiana-based streamer hit with copyright lawsuit
Filed in the Nevada federal district court, Dish and Sling’s complaint alleges that Communication Unites Everyone Inc., the parent company of CUE Broadcast, has been pirating content, including free pay-per-view events and live sports.
Bid to question voters central in recount of Indiana Senate race separated by 3 votes
Challenger Paula Copenhaver’s attorneys want the commission to issue subpoenas to compel testimony from perhaps 11 voters.
July 24, 2026
The following opinion was issued on July 23 after The Indiana Lawyer’s deadline.
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Brad Passwater v. Tricia Pretorius, et al.
No. 25-1149
Appeal from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Terre Haute Division, Judge Matthew P. Brookman. Before Circuit Judges Ripple, Kirsch and Lee. The court affirmed the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendants. The court found that there was insufficient evidence for a reasonable jury to determine that Dr. Daniel Rippetoe and Deputy Warden Pretorius acted with deliberate indifference to Passwater’s serious medical needs under the Eighth Amendment. Judge Lee authored the opinion. There were no concurrences or dissents.
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July 23, 2026
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
USA v. Larry Darnell Doss
No. 24-2138
Appeal from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division, Judge Gretchen S. Lund. Before Circuit Judges Ripple, Hamilton and Pryor. Larry Darnell Doss pled guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, with a prior felony conviction for sexual battery under Indiana law. At sentencing, the district court enhanced Doss’s base offense level, classifying his prior conviction as a “crime of violence” under the sentencing guidelines. The court affirmed the sentence, concluding that Doss’s Indiana sexual battery conviction constituted a “forcible sex offense,” thereby qualifying as a “crime of violence” according to the guidelines. Judge Pryor authored the opinion. No concurrences or dissents were noted.
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More than 24 states sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding
The states argue putting conditions on congressionally appropriated funding violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the U.S. Constitution’s spending clause.
Education Dept. eliminates tool used to prove racial discrimination
The move follows years of conservative complaints about “disparate impact analysis,” which incorporates use of data to show discrimination.
Fate of International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor heads to unprecedented vote
The lengthy and complicated process has created huge divisions at the court at a time when the institution already is under tremendous strain.