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AG Rokita criticizes Target for Pride merchandise, alleges breach of duty to shareholders
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita criticized Target’s Pride campaign in a letter released Thursday, claiming the corporation is infringing on states’ ability to “safeguard citizens.”
Judge sentences Muncie man to 41 years in van crash that killed 6-year-old
A judge has sentenced an Indiana man to 41 years in prison for his role in a 2017 van crash that killed a 6-year-old girl.
Sentencing for former Indiana congressman postponed as prosecutors seek $1.4 million in restitution
Federal prosecutors say a former Indiana congressman should pay nearly $1.4 million to cover the legal bills of companies forced to incur expenses when he was prosecuted on insider trading charges.
Trump valet Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in classified documents case
Donald Trump’s valet, Walt Nauta, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he helped the former president hide classified documents from federal authorities, appearing with a new Florida-based lawyer to represent him as the case moves forward.
Red Lobster ‘misses the boat’ on negligence appeal, COA affirms
Seafood restaurant group Red Lobster LLC could not net a reversal from the Court of Appeals of Indiana on a ruling denying its motion for summary judgment in a negligence case.
7th Circuit reverses summary judgment for rail company in worker injury case
A reasonable jury could conclude a railroad company knew or should have known about a defective switch that led to a worker’s injury, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in reversing a lower court’s grant of summary judgment.
7th Circuit allows student’s civil rights claims against Hammond officer following ride-along
A student who claimed her constitutional rights were violated when she was allegedly sexually assaulted and harassed on a police ride-along can bring a claim against a Hammond police officer, but not the city’s chief of police.
Following new statute, Allen Co. doctor sues to block noncompete
In what is possibly the first lawsuit filed following the enactment of Indiana’s new statute restricting physician noncompetes, an Allen County doctor is suing his former employer to stop the enforcement of a noncompete clause.
IN justices amend admission and discipline rules governing funds, commission memberships
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a series of amendments to the Rules for Admission to the Bar and the Discipline of Attorneys addressing the use of funds and the membership of three groups governed by the rules.
Indy Councilor Keith Potts announces run for Braun’s US Senate seat
Indianapolis City-County Council member Keith Potts plans to challenge Marc Carmichael for the Democratic nomination to fill U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s seat.
Indiana legislator convicted of drunken driving publicly acknowledges he used ‘horrible’ judgment
An Indiana legislator convicted of drunken driving publicly acknowledged on Wednesday that he used “horrible” judgment.
Man gets life sentence for raping 9-year-old Ohio girl who traveled to Indiana for legal abortion
A man who confessed to raping and impregnating a 9-year-old Ohio girl has been sentenced to life in prison in a case that became a national flashpoint on abortion rights because the girl had to travel out of state to end the pregnancy.
Indiana abortions drop sharply ahead of state ban possibly taking effect, state reports show
The number of abortions being performed in Indiana has dropped steeply even before a court ruling that has a Republican-backed abortion ban set to potentially take effect in the coming weeks.
US citizenship test changes are coming, raising concerns for those with low English skills
The U.S. citizenship test is being updated, and some immigrants and advocates worry the changes will hurt test-takers with lower levels of English proficiency.
IN Supreme Court appoints 2 to Disciplinary Commission
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed Brooklyn attorney Cara Wieneke and Indianapolis pastor Terry Webster Sr. to the court’s Disciplinary Commission.
IN Supreme Court releases proposed amendments of 3 rules, interpreter code of conduct, invites comment
The Indiana Supreme Court is accepting public comment for proposed rule changes for deposition delivery, citation formatting for memorandum decisions and public requests for hearing or trial recordings.
IN Supreme Court grants transfer to case involving default judgment, plus 2 others
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to three cases for the week ending June 30, including one involving a a pool company that, according to the Court of Appeals of Indiana’s judgment, didn’t properly file a motion to set aside default judgment.
Howard Co. Judge Parry granted senior judgeship
Howard Superior Court Judge Brant Parry has been granted senior judgeship by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission.
Judge limits Biden administration in working with social media companies
A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with social media companies about “protected speech,” a decision called “a blow to censorship” by a Republican official.