Judges celebrate International Women’s Day with lunch recognizing ‘firsts’ for Hoosier women
Indiana’s appellate judges came together with special guests on Wednesday to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Indiana Statehouse.
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Prohibition of e-cigarettes, nicotine products in county jail went too far, COA affirms
An attempt by county commissioners to regulate e-cigarette and nicotine use in the local jail went too far, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed.
Bill tightening limits on defense depositions of child victims passes House committee
After receiving unanimous support from the Indiana Senate, a bill to tighten restrictions on defense depositions of alleged child sex abuse victims received unanimous support from a House committee on Wednesday.
Former Trump lawyer Ellis censured for falsehoods about election
Jenna Ellis, a former attorney for Donald Trump ‘s reelection campaign and a prominent conservative media figure, has been censured by Colorado legal officials after admitting she made repeated false statements about the 2020 presidential election.
Senate Judiciary Committee approves Brookman nomination, with confirmation vote expected soon
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved Magistrate Judge Matthew Brookman’s nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on Thursday, a move that puts Brookman on track for a full Senate confirmation vote.
2 brothers face charges in decade-old slaying in Kokomo
Two brothers have been arrested in a decade-old slaying in north central Indiana.
Business backlash pushing GOP to weaken anti-ESG proposals
Conservative Republicans who want to thwart socially and environmentally conscious investing are now being pushed to water down their proposals after backlash from powerful business groups and fears that state pension systems could see huge losses.
Report: 6-year-old won’t be charged after shooting teacher
Authorities in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old shot and wounded his teacher will not seek criminal charges against the child, the local prosecutor told NBC News on Wednesday, in a decision that was anticipated by legal experts.
IN justices vacate, remand trial court’s ruling in Montgomery Co. flooding case
The Indiana Supreme Court has vacated a trial court’s order finding that improvements to a drain caused repeated flooding to a Montgomery County couple’s farmland, ruling the trial court left one question unresolved.
Shipbuilder not entitled to research tax credit, 7th Circuit affirms
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the denial of a research tax credit for a southern Indiana shipbuilder.
CASA Day celebrates advocates, calls for more volunteers
A sea of blue filled the second-floor atrium of the Indiana Statehouse on Tuesday afternoon as court-appointed special advocates gathered for their CASA Day celebration.
After Taylor shooting, feds find police discrimination
The U.S. Justice Department found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights and discrimination against the Black community following an investigation prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor.
Rokita targets medical providers giving care to transgender minors
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita on Tuesday inserted himself into the debate over gender-affirming care for minors – though recent testimony documented that surgeries on children don’t occur in Indiana.
Fox chair Murdoch says 2020 election was fair: court filings
Fox Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch said under oath that he believes the 2020 presidential election was free, fair and not stolen, according to court filings released Tuesday in a lawsuit over Fox News’ coverage of former President Donald Trump’s unfounded election fraud claims.
Governor directs flags to half-staff to honor state trooper
Gov. Eric Holcomb has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in the state on Saturday to honor and remember Indiana State Police Master Trooper James Bailey on the day of his funeral.
Sprinkler company sued after office leak wins summary judgment from IN Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court has reversed a trial court decision denying U.S. Automatic Sprinkler Corporation’s summary judgment motions in a property damage dispute. The court remanded the case for the entry of summary judgment in favor of the company.
State training board must admit Marion Co. sheriff’s deputies for de-escalation training, judge rules
The Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board must admit Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies into its de-escalation training program, a Marion Superior Court judge has ordered.
Indiana high school students prepare for mock trial state finals this weekend
Hoosier students participating in this year’s mock trial competition are making the final lap as they head into the state championship this weekend.
Looking at extortion, 7th Circuit affirms enhanced sentence for Hobbs Act robbery
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals is once again looking at whether Hobbs Act robbery constitutes a “violent felony.” Both the district and appellate courts found that it does in the instant case under the extortion element of the Hobbs Act.
Final day to submit Leadership in Law 2023 nominations
Today is the deadline to submit nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s 2023 Leadership in Law Awards.