IN Senate passes bill that would double juror pay
A bill that would double the pay for people who show up for jury selection and are chosen to serve passed out of the Indiana Senate on Monday.
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AG’s office attempts to recover funds from Clinton Co. sheriff, wife for misuse of public funds
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office has filed a complaint to recover public funds from the Clinton County sheriff and his wife, who are also facing conflict of interest and official misconduct charges for alleged misuse of jail commissary funds.
Kastel takes helm as Faegre Drinker’s 1st female chair
Gina Kastel officially began her tenure as Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath’s first female chair this month. The firm has also announced new board members.
4 attorneys assigned to abortion-related litigation resign from Indiana AG’s office; Rokita says departures unrelated to Bernard case
With key hearings scheduled in licensing and civil litigation against Indianapolis OB-GYN Dr. Caitlin Bernard this month, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office will be down four attorneys who worked on the case but have now resigned.
Indiana Senate backs GOP bill tightening mail voter rules
A Republican-backed proposal that would require Indiana voters to submit more identification information to obtain mail-in ballots was endorsed Monday by the state Senate.
Machine gun switches will become illegal under Indiana bill
Indiana lawmakers have given final approval to a proposal that would make it illegal for anyone to possess devices for adapting a firearm into a machine gun.
Trump surrenders to NY authorities ahead of arraignment
Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities Tuesday at a Manhattan courthouse ahead of his arraignment on criminal charges stemming from a hush money payment to a porn actor during his 2016 campaign.
Brookman sworn in as Southern District judge
Less than a week after his Senate confirmation, Matthew Brookman was sworn in as a district judge Monday for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Applications open for Tax Court vacancy; Wentworth to retire this summer
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for a vacancy on the Indiana Tax Court as current Judge Martha Blood Wentworth prepares to retire this summer.
2 men get 220-year terms in Indianapolis for killing 4
Two men convicted of murder and other charges in the fatal Indianapolis shootings of three young men and a young woman were both sentenced Friday to 220 years in prison.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student files $40 million lawsuit
A first-grade Virginia teacher who was shot and seriously wounded by her 6-year-old student filed a lawsuit Monday seeking $40 million in damages from school officials.
Donald Trump isn’t first ex-president to face legal trouble
Donald Trump has made history so many times. But Trump is hardly the first president, in or out of office, to face legal trouble.
Trial court erred in awarding damages to landlord, COA finds
A landlord was not entitled to damages and was ordered to return a security deposit after the Court of Appeals of Indiana found error at the trial court.
COA grants rehearing, reaffirms that constitutional violations were harmless
The Court of Appeals of Indiana granting rehearing Monday to a criminal recklessness case to clarify its reasoning as to why a constitutional violation was harmless error.
Circle City Broadcasting’s racial discrimination claims rejected by Southern District Court
Independently-owned Circle City Broadcasting failed to show it faced racial discrimination in its negotiations with DISH Network, AT&T Services and DIRECTV, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Federal judge dismisses ex-Marion Co. magistrate Mattingly’s employment discrimination complaint
A judge has dismissed a former Marion County magistrate judge’s lawsuit against court officials for alleged employment discrimination, ruling neither federal law that former Magistrate Judge Kimberly Mattingly cited permitted her to bring such claims.
Judge rules for state in case challenging 2nd trimester ‘dismemberment abortion’ ban
In the continued aftereffects of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, a federal court has entered judgment for the state of Indiana in a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on a common second-trimester abortion proceeding.
Social Security trustees predict benefit cuts in 2033 without congressional action
Social Security will no longer be able to pay full benefits in 2033, a year earlier than previously expected, according to a new report.
Companies targeting big spenders with premium products
Companies from toothpaste makers to even discounters are adding more premium items like designer body creams and services as they reach out to wealthier shoppers who are still spending freely even in the face of higher inflation and a volatile economic environment.
Biden to push clean energy, economic agenda in Minneapolis
President Joe Biden is set to tour a clean energy technology manufacturer in suburban Minneapolis on Monday as part of his effort to highlight his investment agenda ahead of an expected reelection campaign.