Prosecutor: Greene Co. police chief justified in fatal shooting
A southwestern Indiana police chief was justified when he fatally shot a man in April who was threatening people while armed with a knife, a prosecutor said.
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Indiana governor eyes ‘inflationary relief,’ not gas tax cut
Indiana’s governor said Wednesday he was preparing a plan to potentially tap into the growing state budget surplus to help residents with the national inflation jump, while rejecting calls for suspending state gas taxes.
Biden administration opposes airlines in lawsuit over crew breaks
The Biden administration has sided against the airline industry and urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to uphold a California law that would provide more rest and meal breaks than airline crews are guaranteed under federal rules.
South Bend attorney sentenced to over 10 years in prison for defrauding clients
South Bend attorney Sven Eric Marshall has been sentenced to serve more than 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $1.94 million in restitution for defrauding investors in his former business, Trust & Investment Advisory Services of Indiana, Inc.
Former Vincennes police chief arrested for stealing from department, wife arrested for theft of prescription drugs
Former Vincennes Police Department Chief Dustin Luking was arrested on multiple felony charges Wednesday for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from an evidence vault for personal use. Also today, Bethany J. Shelton Luking, Dustin’s wife, was arrested for allegedly stealing prescription medication from her employer, a senior center in Vincennes.
Man charged with 41 felonies loses bond reduction appeal
A man facing 41 felony charges will not have his bail reduced after the Court of Appeals of Indiana determined the consequences of his case could prove “severe.”
COA: Handgun beating straps Indy man with conviction of battery by means of deadly weapon
A Marion County man who confronted and battered another individual with a handgun will keep his felony conviction for battery by means of a deadly weapon, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
Magistrate Judge Pryor tapped for 7th Circuit
Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has been nominated to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals by the Biden administration.
Poll: High court approval drops after abortion opinion leak
Public approval of the Supreme Court has fallen following the leak of a draft opinion that would overturn the Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing abortion rights nationwide, according to a poll.
Feds: Ohio man plotted visit to Texas to kill George W. Bush
An Iraqi man who came to the United States two years ago and applied for asylum hatched a plot to assassinate former President George W. Bush in retaliation for casualties against his compatriots during the Iraq war, the U.S. government announced Tuesday.
Andrea Morehead drops discrimination lawsuit against WTHR
News anchor Andrea Morehead has decided to end her legal battle with former employer WTHR-TV Channel 13, saying she’d rather drop the discrimination lawsuit than win a ruling and be subjected to a non-disclosure agreement after such a decision.
Gunman kills 19 children, 2 teachers in Texas school rampage
The 18-year-old gunman who slaughtered 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school barricaded himself inside a single classroom and “began shooting anyone that was in his way,” authorities said Wednesday in detailing the latest mass killing to rock the U.S.
Web Exclusive: Faegre Drinker attorney Yocum finds commonalities in showing horses, practicing law
Sitting in a saddle with intentionality and quiet expectation, Indianapolis attorney Brittney Yocum said being present with her horse is more than a stress reliever — it’s a partnership.
Metz: 3 things to know as a new attorney
When I began writing this column, I reached out to friends from my law school class to gather a few of the common things we wish we had known when we first entered practice. After gathering suggestions, I decided to include the three most common and strongly held opinions.
Increasing threat of 3D printed firearms heightens concerns of violent crime
A new type of untraceable firearm printed using 3D technology is starting to gain national attention, coined with the colloquial name “ghost gun.” Federal authorities say they are increasingly recovering the homemade weapons, which are impossible to track without a serial number. As gun violence continues nationwide, law enforcement and policymakers are scrambling to get ahead of a trend they fear could exacerbate the problem.
Housing court seeks to find alternatives to eviction
Every Wednesday and Thursday, the docket is filled with landlord-tenant cases. But since October 2021, the Lawrence Township Small Claims Court has been implementing a housing court model that provides additional services to try to prevent or lessen the impact of the loss of a place to live.
Abortion restrictions likely coming to Indiana if draft opinion is published
Since the leak earlier this month of a draft opinion indicating Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey will be overturned, U.S. Senate Democrats have failed to codify the right to an abortion. Meanwhile, Republican-led states including Indiana have indicated they are prepared to tighten restrictions once the opinion is published this summer.
Retzner and Nichols: The complicated world of creditors and nonprobate transfers
Beneficiaries need to understand that their inheritances may still be subject to claims in the estate. Creditors need to understand the process for proceeding against “nonprobate transferees” to preserve their rights.
Bont: White collar update: Theranos cases continue in California
What did Elizabeth Holmes gain by putting the government to its proof?
Braish and Phillips: Helping nonprofits through boards, committee service
Nonprofits come in many forms and can support a wide array of services, making it easy to find one that aligns with a particular interest or goal. Whether it’s your favorite amateur sports league, your children’s day care or a museum you love to visit, local nonprofits all require some level of legal services.