2nd judge pro tem appointed to Morgan Superior Court after Foley joins COA
Another change has been made to the Morgan Superior Court bench following the elevation of Judge Peter Foley to the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
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Final 2 Muncie officers charged with false reporting to get separate trials
A Muncie Police Department officer charged with false reporting has been granted a separate trial from his remaining co-defendant, the latest action in a case against four former officers.
Sen. Mike Braun kicks off gubernatorial bid at downtown steakhouse
Surrounded by 70 of his friends, family members, donors and supporters, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun kicked off his 2024 gubernatorial bid on Monday at Prime 47 steakhouse in downtown Indianapolis.
Indiana to receive $219M from CVS, Walgreens in opioid settlements
CVS and Walgreens have agreed to pay state and local governments a combined total of more than $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of opioids and now want to know by Dec. 31 whether states are accepting the deals.
Hoosier attorneys’ challenge to loan forgiveness program put on hold at 7th Circuit
The lawsuit filed by a pair of Hoosier attorneys against the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program has been put in neutral by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals pending the outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court’s review of the issue.
SCOTUS won’t hear Title IX case involving Michigan State
The Supreme Court says it won’t take the plunge into a dispute over Michigan State University’s decision to end its swimming-and-diving teams, a decision female athletes sued over.
Biden called gay marriage ‘inevitable’ and soon it’ll be law
President Joe Biden plans on Tuesday to sign legislation, passed by bipartisan majorities in Congress, to protect gay unions — even if the Supreme Court should revisit its ruling supporting a nationwide right of same-sex couples to marry.
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch launches bid for governor
Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch started her long-anticipated bid for governor today with a campaign website that declares her candidacy.
Indy-based Kennected hit with cease-and-desist letter from LinkedIn
The professional networking site LinkedIn has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Indianapolis-based tech company Kennected, accusing it of engaging in multiple violations of LinkedIn’s user agreement.
Justices deny transfer in 24 cases, including case regarding conviction for crime defendant ‘did not commit’
The Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer to 24 cases for the week ending Dec. 2, including one case that split the court.
2 appointed, 1 reappointed to Board of Law Examiners
The Indiana Board of Law Examiners, which is responsible for administering the bar examination, is welcoming two new members from the private bar who will serve five-year terms.
Common Cause Indiana offers CLE examining call for code of ethics at SCOTUS
The annual Good Government CLE hosted by Common Cause Indiana will focus on the U.S. Supreme Court and the push for the justices to adopt a code of ethics.
ICLEO accepting applications for 2023 program
Applications are now being accepted for the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity, or ICLEO, program that begins in summer 2023.
Agency budget presentations document big needs
Requests for funding are up across the board for state agencies in their budget presentations before the State Budget Committee this week, especially for personnel, construction costs and technology services.
CJ Rush: ‘Rare and exceptional’ case ‘highlights the disparity’ in sentencing alternatives
Indiana Supreme Court justices have split in denying transfer to a drug case, with the chief justice writing in dissent that the defendant’s maximum sentence should be reduced because he didn’t have access to problem-solving courts.
Columbus man gets 4 years in hit-and-run that killed girl, 16
A man convicted in the hit-and-run death of a 16-year-old Indiana high school student struck by his car as she prepared to board a school bus was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison.
Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress
The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition that reflects a stark turnaround in societal attitudes.
Interracial marriages to get added protection under new law
While much of the attention has been focused on protections for same-sex marriages, interracial couples say they are glad Congress also included protections for their marriages, even though their right to marry was well-established decades ago.
COA affirms Duke Energy must follow Noblesville’s ordinances
The Court of Appeals of Indiana unplugged Duke Energy’s battle with Noblesville, rejecting the company’s arguments that only the IURC has authority over utility matters and finding the electric provider has to comply with the municipality’s ordinances.
Split COA orders suppression of evidence from traffic stop based on ‘inactive’ registration
A man who was pulled over for having an “inactive” car registration has convinced a split Court of Appeals of Indiana panel that evidence stemming from the stop should be suppressed.