Indiana ranks well in national fiscal report, earns a ‘B’
Truth in Accounting’s Financial State of the States report gave Indiana a ‘B’ grade, ranking it 15th in the nation.
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Filing in Trump case details remarkable schism with Pence over rejecting 2020 election loss
Days before rioters roamed the halls of the U.S. Capitol threatening to “hang Mike Pence,” Donald Trump told his vice president that people are going to “hate your guts” and “think you’re stupid” if he failed to stop the 2020 election certification.
Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports reached a deal Thursday to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.
Biden’s student loan cancellation is put on hold again after day of legal whiplash
A federal judge in Missouri put a temporary hold on President Joe Biden’s latest student loan cancellation plan on Thursday, slamming the door on hope it would move forward after another judge allowed a pause to expire.
Former employee sues Kittle’s Home Furnishings after data breach
A former employee with Indiana-based Kittle’s Home Furnishings has filed a class action lawsuit against the company after it allegedly failed to immediately notify employees of a data breach involving personal information. Kittle’s did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Disciplinary commission issues advisory opinion on avoiding improper ex parte communications
The commission wrote that an attorney trying to engage in ex parte communications with a judicial officer regarding time-sensitive issues involving child custody and visitation can avoid an ethical violation by adhering to the mandates of Trial Rule 65(B).
Vanderburgh Prosecutor’s Office takes reins of regional Sexual Assault Response Team
Previously, Albion Fellows Bacon Center led the regional team for years. Albion Fellows Bacon Center is a non-profit based in Evansville that works to prevent domestic and sexual violence through advocacy.
Candidates spar in first general election gubernatorial debate
Topics at Wednesday night’s debate between U.S. Sen. Mike Braun and Jennifer McCormick included a recently manipulated advertisement from the Braun campaign and the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor saying the other side invoked a “Jezebel spirit.”
Braun ‘inflation-reduction’ plan focuses on business taxes, offers targeted tax holidays
Also included is the creation of a new tax credit that would reward employers who offer higher wages or upskilling opportunities.
Anti-abortion leaders undeterred as Trump for the first time says he’d veto a federal abortion ban
During Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate, the Republican presidential nominee posted on his social media platform Truth Social that “everyone knows I would not support a federal abortion ban, under any circumstances, and would, in fact, veto it.”
Some manufacturers urge president to invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers’ strike
At issue is Section 206 of the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947, better known as the Taft-Hartley Act. The law authorizes a president to seek a court order for an 80-day cooling-off period for companies and unions to try to resolve their differences.
Indianapolis-based ag company sues JPMorgan Chase over freeze of $3M
Agricultural Chemical Solutions Inc. and the wife of the company’s president are suing the bank for fees incurred because they allegedly were unnecessarily denied access to more than $3 million. A representative for JP Morgan Chase did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Law school deans weigh in on affirmative action ruling at Diversity in Law event
Indiana’s three law school deans explained how they are adapting to the changing admissions landscape and working to maintain diversity in their student bodies
Allen County officeholder honored with Outstanding Clerk of the Year award
Allen County Clerk Chris Nancarrow was lauded as a “forward-thinking public servant who devotes himself to imagining ways for the courts to better serve the public.”
Jury returns guilty verdict in 2022 fatal Indianapolis shooting
A Marion County jury found Robert Reed Jr. guilty of murder Tuesday following a two-day trial for the fatal shooting of Sherry Wolfe.
Federal court rejects Murdaugh’s appeal that 40 years is too harsh for stealing millions
The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Tuesday to dismiss the appeal, saying in a two-page ruling that when Murdaugh agreed to plead guilty, he waived his right to appeal except in extraordinary circumstances, and a harsher-than-expected sentence didn’t count.
Georgia attorney general appeals a judge’s rollback of abortion ban
Attorney General Chris Carr’s office is asking the Georgia Supreme Court to reinstate the law banning most abortions after the first six weeks or so of pregnancy while the court considers the state’s appeal.
Michigan’s minimum wage to jump 20% under court ruling
The state released the wage schedule following a summer ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court. The court ruled 4-3 in favor of reinstating major changes to the minimum wage and sick leave law sought by advocates for low-wage workers.
As expected, judge denies cameras in courtroom for Delphi double-murder trial
Richard Allen’s trial once held the promise of being the most high-profile court proceeding in Indiana history to be allowed to be captured live by television and streaming service cameras. But Judge Frances Gull ultimately decided to deny access.
Civic leader, prominent attorney Robert H. McKinney dies at 98
Robert H. McKinney’s name now adorns the Indianapolis law school where he enrolled after World War II, and his presence has been felt throughout Indiana for more than 75 years, whether as an attorney, entrepreneur, banker, public servant, or civic leader.