Judge considering new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing
Anthony’s attorney told a newly appointed judge that the case’s original judge allowed a “shadow docket” that kept information out of the trial against Anthony.
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In Meta’s trial, families of social media victims see a pivotal moment for online safety
As opening statements kicked off earlier this week in a trial for Meta Platforms, advocates and parents of social media victims gathered outside the federal courthouse in Oakland, California, with a banner that stretched several feet across. Written on it in black ink were the names of children and young adults who have died from […]
L.A. prosecutor backs off case that critics said could deter whistleblowers
A Los Angeles police officer accused of illegally recording colleagues making racist, sexist and homophobic comments will not face felony charges, prosecutors said.
Legal clinic on disaster recovery set for Saturday
Common legal needs after a flood will be the focus of the free clinic from the Indiana Bar Association and Pro Bono Indiana.
Key Bank takes former employees and rival firm to federal court
Key Bank says Montana-based D.A. Davidson staged a “coordinated lift-out” of the former employees who left after submitting nearly identical resignation letters.
Parents are being held responsible for their kids’ crimes under new laws
Every state has some form of parental responsibility law. But there is little empirical evidence showing that the laws actually reduce youth crime.
Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial postponed indefinitely amid double jeopardy fight
The defendant’s lawyers seek to have the case thrown out on double jeopardy grounds following his guilty plea last week to federal charges.
Appeals court reverses decision giving late father’s trust share to son
The appeals court, in an opinion filed Monday, noted that Hurley’s 2022 death doesn’t prevent his estate from receiving his share of the trust.
7th Circuit affirms permanent injunction on Indiana’s ‘aid-or-assist’ law regarding out-of-state abortion referrals
The federal appeals court concluded that the state’s “aid-or-assist” law imposes a content-based restriction on protected speech.
Indiana Office of the Attorney General warns residents of scams targeting victims of storm damage, flooding
Following widespread flooding across Indiana, the Indiana Office of the Attorney General is warning residents to be cautious of scammers looking to exploit them.
Supreme Court asked to review Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in public schools
Posters featuring the commandments began going up almost a year ago in classrooms across Texas, which educates about 5.5 million students.
ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present ‘existential threat’
The network is suing on First Amendment grounds, saying the agency’s demand for early review of broadcast licenses posed an “existential threat” to its operations.
State senator asks Indiana Supreme Court to take recount case
Three votes separate Paula Copenhaver from state Sen. Spencer Deery, but a dispute over six rejected ballots could reverse the outcome of their Indiana Senate primary for a second time.
Hamilton, other county courts operating as normal after White River flooding
Many courts are trying to operate as normal as severe flooding impacts hundreds of homes and businesses in counties across central Indiana.
NIPSCO sued over surgery delay triggered by recent power failure
Margaret Shragal says a power failure that started last week caused unnecessary pain and suffering by delaying her surgery for a fractured hip.
Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump’s push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
The Republican president’s lawyers had asked the justices to reconsider their refusal to hear his appeal. The court denied Trump’s petition along with several others.
States take Meta to trial in biggest fight yet over social media harms to children
States including Indiana are seeking extensive financial damages that could, in theory, total as much as $1.4 trillion, plus changes to how the company operates Facebook and Instagram.
All eyes on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper’s 1996 killing
Opening statements are set to begin in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, kicking off weeks of testimony.
Angry at Supreme Court, Democrats push slew of plans for overhauling it
The latest wave of proposals to overhaul the Supreme Court have reached something of a fever pitch over the past few months, as Democrats grow increasingly frustrated with the court’s rightward turn.
Amazon’s new user agreement seeks to curb class-action suits
In an email sent to customers on Friday, the company said a new “arbitration agreement and class-action waiver” will require shoppers to resolve disputes outside the courts.