‘Restraint on marriage’ trust dispute granted transfer by justices
Indiana Supreme Court justices have granted transfer in a case involving a sibling dispute over their late mother’s trust.
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Holcomb undecided on appeal of emergency law ruling
Indiana’s governor said Friday he’s waiting to decide on whether to continue his court fight against a new law giving state legislators more power to intervene during public health emergencies.
Poll finds 1 in 3 Americans would ‘do away with’ U.S. Supreme Court due to disagreeable rulings
More than one-third of Americans aren’t satisfied with the U.S. Supreme Court and would even consider abolishing it, according to a study that shows the country’s distaste of its justice system has sharply increased in recent years.
Muncie attorney suspended after failure to communicate with client
A Muncie attorney who failed to communicate with an incarcerated client for years before withdrawing representation from the inmate’s case has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana for 120 days with automatic reinstatement.
Indiana judge declares mistrial in case of Black man’s death
A hung jury has led to a mistrial in the murder trial of a white man accused of fatally shooting a young Black man in downtown Indianapolis last year during violence that followed protests over George Floyd’s death and police treatment of Black people.
IU to pay McRobbie additional $582,000 for consulting services, according to docs released by law prof
Indiana University has agreed to pay former university President Michael McRobbie an additional $582,000 for agreeing to essentially clear his calendar for six months after his June 30 retirement so he could be available to the school if needed. The additional pay became public this week in blog posts by IU Maurer School of Law professor Steve Sanders.
Judge upholds Indiana emergency law challenged by governor
A judge on Thursday upheld the increased power Indiana legislators gave themselves to intervene during public health emergencies, siding with them in a lawsuit filed by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Hall Render’s longtime leader stepping down to become CEO of OrthoIndy
John Ryan, longtime head of Indianapolis-based law firm Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, is stepping down Jan. 1 to become CEO of OrthoIndy, one of the region’s largest orthopedic practices.
Indiana Supreme Court amends professional conduct, bar admittance and attorney discipline rules
The Indiana Supreme Court has announced several amendments to the rules of professional conduct and rules for admission to the bar and discipline of attorneys, including a new rule and references to the Indiana Office of Admissions and Continuing Education.
Johnson makes history as new U.S. Attorney for Northern Indiana
Clifford Johnson was sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana Wednesday morning, making him the first African American to hold the position.
COA reverses sexual battery conviction on issue of first impression, declines to broaden ‘unaware’ prong
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a man’s sexual battery conviction for touching a woman multiple times after finding it relied on an overly broad interpretation of the sexual battery statute.
Justices reverse denial of claim against hospital in case tied to killing
The Indiana Supreme Court has reversed the denial of a woman’s claim against a hospital that discharged her grandson just before he murdered her husband, remanding for reconsideration of her motion to amend under Indiana Trial Rule 15(C).
Lawsuit alleges Old National Bank redlined against Blacks in Indianapolis
Old National Bank, headquartered in Evansville, has been accused in a federal lawsuit of redlining in the Indianapolis area by making disproportionally fewer mortgages to Blacks, closing branches in predominately Black neighborhoods, and providing Blacks with less information during the mortgage application process.
Pfizer asks US to allow COVID shots for kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer asked the U.S. government Thursday to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 — and if regulators agree, shots could begin within a matter of weeks.
Judge orders Texas to suspend new law banning most abortions
A federal judge ordered Texas to suspend the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S., calling it an “offensive deprivation” of a constitutional right by banning most abortions in the nation’s second-most populous state since September.
2008 Mississippi River spill: Jeffersonville barge company to pay $6.6M
An Indiana-based barge company responsible for a Mississippi River oil spill that significantly damage shoreline habitat in south Louisiana in 2008 has agreed to pay $2.1 million in damages and buy and preserve a wildlife habitat just miles from downtown New Orleans.
‘Servant leader’ Susan Brooks honored at Red Mass
Former Rep. Susan Brooks was honored with the Woman for All Season’s Award by the St. Thomas More Society of Central Indiana as part of a Red Mass celebration Tuesday at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral.
Indiana school bus struck, rolls over, during police pursuit
A man who drove away from an attempted police traffic stop collided with a school bus, causing it to roll over as a northwest Indiana officer pursued him, police said.
Ex-Indiana lawmaker seeks 2022 challenge to GOP Rep. Spartz
A Democratic former Indiana state legislator is looking to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz in next year’s election.
Indiana justices amend state parenting time guidelines
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a 28-page order detailing changes made to Indiana’s parenting time guidelines, which will take effect New Year’s Day.