Indy man convicted in death of dad found in storage unit
An Indianapolis man has been convicted in the fatal shooting of his father, whose body was found in a suburban storage unit nearly 17 months after his disappearance.
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Justice Thomas reportedly took undisclosed luxury trips
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has for more than two decades accepted luxury trips nearly every year from Republican megadonor Harlan Crow without reporting them on financial disclosure forms, ProPublica reports.
COA upholds damages award after general manager is fired from restaurant
An “insignificant difference” between the damages a small claims court awarded and the damages the Court of Appeals of Indiana calculated led the appellate court to affirm the damages award in a breach of contract case Thursday.
Lawmakers rewrite, advance anti-ESG pension investment bill
Lawmakers on Wednesday stripped long sections out of a controversial bill cracking down on the state’s pension investment managers, inserting a simplified structure that would reduce the fiscal impact to zero, according to the proposal’s author.
Lawyers for man accused of killing 2 Delphi teens want move
Attorneys for a man charged with killing two Delphi teenage girls filed an emergency court motion Wednesday seeking to move him from a prison where they claim his condition is deteriorating.
Pence won’t appeal order compelling grand jury testimony
A spokesman for Mike Pence said Wednesday the former vice president will not appeal a judge’s order compelling him to testify in the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
ACLU sues to enjoin bill banning gender-affirming care for minors
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit challenging legislation banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, roughly one hour after Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law.
Holcomb signs controversial National Guard bill removing members’ ability to request court martial
Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed into law legislation that would alter the discipline process for the Indiana National Guard, including stripping members of the ability to request a court martial.
COA: Trial court misinterpreted right of first refusal language in family trust
A man who had a right of first refusal to his late mother’s home should have been allowed to receive the home at its value at the time of his mother’s death, rather than the value of a purchase offer, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
DOJ tentatively settles over Texas church shooting for $144M
The Justice Department said Wednesday it has tentatively settled a lawsuit over the 2017 mass shooting at a Texas church that will pay victims and their families more than $144 million.
Bill further restricting right to bail headed for final House vote
The Indiana House is preparing for a final vote on a resolution that would extend the limit on the constitutional right to bail.
Stricter financial disclosure rules start for Supreme Court justices, federal judges
There are a new financial disclosure requirements that Supreme Court justices and federal judges must follow, with regulations going into effect last month.
Indy attorney convicted of 2 misdemeanors in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot
An Indianapolis attorney has been convicted of two federal misdemeanors in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Indiana governor signs ban on gender-affirming care
Indiana’s governor signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors Wednesday, joining at least 12 other states that have enacted laws restricting or banning such care.
Trump’s day in court as criminal defendant: What to know
For the first time in history, a former U.S. president has appeared in court as a criminal defendant. Here’s what to know about Trump’s day in court.
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.
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.